Episode 4 of The Three Planks Podcast ranges from the extraordinary to the everyday — beginning with the creation of a 10-foot reclaimed-oak throne toilet for Beaulieu Palace House.

From there, the discussion opens into:

• reclaimed timber and architectural salvage
• CNC carving alongside traditional joinery
• designing with and without drawings
• working on site with other trades
• sourcing materials through auction and clearance
• why making durable work still matters

A thoughtful conversation about materials, adaptation and the future of craft without losing its soul.

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In Episode 3, The Three Planks Podcast looks at what happens when high-end craft meets immovable deadlines and there is no room for error.

At the centre of the episode is a major commission:

28 high-gloss maple boxes designed to house sections of a multi-million-pound artwork heading to Dubai.

We discuss:

• outsourcing specialist processes
• finishing failures and repair work
• stress, burnout and responsibility
• maintaining quality at scale
• when trust in other craftspeople goes wrong

A candid conversation about perfection, risk, and the mental toll of delivering elite-level work.

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Episode 2 of The Three Planks Podcast explores the unseen side of craft — the work done under pressure, behind closed doors, and often without recognition.

We talk about:

• building a custom coffin to a tight deadline
• restoring and rehanging historic paintings
• clearing warehouses of antiques
• working on Grade I listed buildings
• why patience, trust and judgement matter

This is a conversation about responsibility, quiet professionalism, and the emotional side of craft — when the job matters far beyond the materials.

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