The New Yankee Workshop

THE NEW YANKEE WORKSHOP features host Norm Abram creating a collection of timeless American furniture. As America's favorite master carpenter, Norm inspires, educates and entertains woodworkers of all levels. Each season includes projects for the workshop, home and garden, displaying a combination of classic craftsmanship and time-tested aging techniques.

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Greenhouse, Part 1 of 2 (#2111)

Part 1 of 2: He may be America's favorite master carpenter, but Norm readily admits that he's a "brown thumb," when it comes to gardening. This greenhouse is the perfect project for the serious backyard ... [26 minutes]
- Thu, September 9, 9:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Thu, September 9, 3:30 PM on IPTV Learns
- Fri, September 10, 3:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Sat, September 11, 8:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Sun, September 12, 2:00 AM on IPTV Learns
Roll Top Desk, Part 2 of 2 (#2126)

After visiting the Old Schwamb Mill in Massachusetts, Norm builds a quarter sawn oak roll top desk. [26 minutes]
- Sat, September 11, 1:00 PM on IPTV
Greenhouse, Part 2 of 2 (#2112)

Part 2 of 2: He may be America's favorite master carpenter, but Norm readily admits that he's a "brown thumb," when it comes to gardening. This greenhouse is the perfect project for the serious backyard ... [26 minutes]
- Sat, September 11, 8:30 PM on IPTV Learns
- Sun, September 12, 2:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Tue, September 14, 9:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Tue, September 14, 3:30 PM on IPTV Learns
- Wed, September 15, 3:30 AM on IPTV Learns
Fireplace Mantle (#2113)

Norm designs a classic Colonial fireplace mantle using readily available woods and moldings. [26 minutes]
- Thu, September 16, 9:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Thu, September 16, 3:30 PM on IPTV Learns
- Fri, September 17, 3:30 AM on IPTV Learns
Planter's Desk (#2101)

Norm builds this piece out of recycled pine and gives it a "pickled" look with a new pastel stain. [26 minutes]
- Sat, September 18, 1:00 PM on IPTV
Irish Table (#2114)

The perfect occasional table is made using recycled pine and mortise-and-tenon joinery techniques. [26 minutes]
- Tue, September 21, 9:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Tue, September 21, 3:30 PM on IPTV Learns
- Wed, September 22, 3:30 AM on IPTV Learns
Linen Press (#2115)

Norm recreates this piece that features streamlined, raised-panel double doors with detail beading. [26 minutes]
- Thu, September 23, 9:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Thu, September 23, 3:30 PM on IPTV Learns
- Fri, September 24, 3:30 AM on IPTV Learns
Turkey Table (#2102)

This practical accent table made of Southern heart pine has a graceful three-leaf-clover design. [26 minutes]
- Sat, September 25, 1:00 PM on IPTV
Walnut Table (#2116)

Norm recreates a stunning nineteenth-century, drop-leaf dining table with graceful turned legs. [26 minutes]
- Tue, September 28, 9:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Tue, September 28, 3:30 PM on IPTV Learns
- Wed, September 29, 3:30 AM on IPTV Learns
Library Ladder (#2117)

Norm builds this handsome woodworking project out of recycled and long leaf Southern yellow pine. [26 minutes]
- Thu, September 30, 9:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Thu, September 30, 3:30 PM on IPTV Learns
- Fri, October 1, 3:30 AM on IPTV Learns
Nantucket Settle (#2103)

Norm crafts a wonderful lidded settle out of beautiful cherry wood and demonstrates spindle-turning. [26 minutes]
- Sat, October 2, 1:00 PM on IPTV
Old Pine Bar (#2118)

Norm builds his version of an antique Irish bar from recycled pine and gives it a high gloss finish. [26 minutes]
- Tue, October 5, 9:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Tue, October 5, 3:30 PM on IPTV Learns
- Wed, October 6, 3:30 AM on IPTV Learns
Morris Chair (#2119)

This vintage design is created from quarter sawn white oak. The chair's reclining back is showcased. [26 minutes]
- Thu, October 7, 9:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Thu, October 7, 3:30 PM on IPTV Learns
- Fri, October 8, 3:30 AM on IPTV Learns
Workshop Cupola (#2120)

Norm replicates an antique cupola from the This Old House's job site in Milton, Massachusetts. [26 minutes]
- Tue, October 12, 9:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Tue, October 12, 3:30 PM on IPTV Learns
- Wed, October 13, 3:30 AM on IPTV Learns
Mesquite Bookcase (#2121)

Norm work with mesquite, a native Sonoran desert hardwood, to craft this beautiful project. [26 minutes]
- Thu, October 14, 9:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Thu, October 14, 3:30 PM on IPTV Learns
- Fri, October 15, 3:30 AM on IPTV Learns
Chop Saw Station (#2122)

This portable station can be used in a workshop or can be carted out to a job site or the backyard. [26 minutes]
- Tue, October 19, 9:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Tue, October 19, 3:30 PM on IPTV Learns
- Wed, October 20, 3:30 AM on IPTV Learns
Workshop Whirligig (#2123)

Norm builds his own mechanized version of The New Yankee Workshop's logo, featuring himself. [26 minutes]
- Thu, October 21, 9:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Thu, October 21, 3:30 PM on IPTV Learns
- Fri, October 22, 3:30 AM on IPTV Learns
Chaise Lounge (#2124)

Norm builds an outdoor chaise lounge design from trestlewood and learns more about his material. [26 minutes]
- Tue, October 26, 9:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Tue, October 26, 3:30 PM on IPTV Learns
- Wed, October 27, 3:30 AM on IPTV Learns
Roll Top Desk, Part 1 of 2 (#2125)

Norm visits the Old Schwamb Mill in Massachusetts and creates a quarter sawn oak roll top desk. [26 minutes]
- Thu, October 28, 9:30 AM on IPTV Learns
- Thu, October 28, 3:30 PM on IPTV Learns
- Fri, October 29, 3:30 AM on IPTV Learns