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Martha's Candlestand (#1904)

This stand has a "birdcage" element that allows the tabletop to rotate and flip up for storage.

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Program Description: 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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Taunton Chest (#1910)

Norm builds a version of a decorated desk from the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston out of poplar.
- Tue, September 9, 9:30 AM on IPTV Create/World
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Bowfront Chest (#1911)

Norm builds this stunning bowfront four-drawer chest of mahogany from Old Sturbridge Village.
- Tue, September 16, 9:30 AM on IPTV Create/World
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The Storage Shed (#1810)

This 96-square-foot building is the perfect size for backyards & features low maintenance materials.
- Sat, September 20, 11:30 AM on IPTV Create/World
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Nest of Tables (#1912)

Norm builds these small tables from walnut to reproduce the fine inlay detail of the original.
- Tue, September 23, 9:30 AM on IPTV Create/World
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- Thu, September 25, 9:30 AM on IPTV Create/World
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- Sat, September 27, 1:00 PM on IPTV
Window Bench (#1913)

Norm builds and upholsters his bench with the help of fine furniture manufacturers, Lee Industries.
- Tue, September 30, 9:30 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Tue, September 30, 3:30 PM on IPTV Create/World
- Thu, October 2, 9:30 AM on IPTV Create/World
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Kitchen Cabinet Basics, Part One (#2001)

Norm visits a state-of-the-art "kitchen lab" and demonstrates how a base cabinet is constructed. .
- Tue, October 7, 9:30 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Tue, October 7, 3:30 PM on IPTV Create/World
- Thu, October 9, 9:30 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Thu, October 9, 3:30 PM on IPTV Create/World
- Sat, October 11, 1:00 PM on IPTV
Kitchen Cabinet Basics, Part Two (#2002)

Norm builds a dovetailed drawer box and a drawer front for the base cabinet he constructed earlier.
- Tue, October 14, 9:30 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Tue, October 14, 3:30 PM on IPTV Create/World
- Thu, October 16, 9:30 AM on IPTV Create/World
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- Sat, October 18, 1:00 PM on IPTV
The Hot Wall (#2003)

Norms builds the cabinetry surrounding a built-in double oven, range and range hood.
- Tue, October 21, 9:30 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Tue, October 21, 3:30 PM on IPTV Create/World
- Thu, October 23, 9:30 AM on IPTV Create/World
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- Sat, October 25, 1:00 PM on IPTV
The Wet Wall (#2004)

Norm shows the carcass construction and then makes doors with both solid and glass panels.
- Tue, October 28, 9:30 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Tue, October 28, 3:30 PM on IPTV Create/World
- Thu, October 30, 9:30 AM on IPTV Create/World
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