The Carpentry Show

Best & Worst Days & Jobs EVER!

The Carpentry Show

Show Notes

Robin Clevett talks to Carpenters about their best and worst all-time jobs and what some of the worst individual days and moments on the tools as well. Guests: John Argyle, Jason Joyce & Sean Matthews.

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