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The New Yankee Workshop

Taunton Chest (#1910)

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Norm builds a version of a decorated desk from the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston out of poplar.

Education Record Rights: 12 months from each broadcast.

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.

All Upcoming Episodes

The Poker Table (#1804)

Create an eight-sided table of mahogany and veneer plywood, placed on a sturdy pedestal.
- Sat, August 30, 9:30 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Sat, August 30, 3:30 PM on IPTV Create/World
Table Saw 101 - Part 1 (#1908)

Norm demonstrates his technique for cutting large panels & shows a safe way to handle narrow stock.
- Sat, August 30, 1:00 PM on IPTV
Table Saw 101 - Part 2 (#1909)

Norm demonstrates dadoing, sets up stacked dado cutters, makes rabbets and builds a fence.
- Tue, September 2, 9:30 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Tue, September 2, 3:30 PM on IPTV Create/World
- Thu, September 4, 9:30 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Thu, September 4, 3:30 PM on IPTV Create/World
- Sat, September 6, 1:00 PM on IPTV
The Bar (#2008)

The wet bar features a small metal sink, natural cherry paneled walls and a cherry countertop.
- Sat, September 6, 9:00 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Sat, September 6, 3:00 PM on IPTV Create/World
The Corner Table (#1808)

Norm makes a drop-leaved corner table from unusual white oak that has been submerged for 150 years.
- Sat, September 6, 10:00 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Sat, September 6, 4:00 PM on IPTV Create/World
The Shop Clock (#1805)

Norm creates a short cased clock with a key wind spring movement that is housed in a walnut case.
- Sat, September 6, 11:30 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Sat, September 6, 5:30 PM on IPTV Create/World
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
- Tue, September 9, 3:30 PM on IPTV Create/World
- Thu, September 11, 9:30 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Thu, September 11, 3:30 PM on IPTV Create/World
- Sat, September 13, 1:00 PM on IPTV
Bowfront Chest (#1911)

Norm builds this stunning bowfront four-drawer chest of mahogany from Old Sturbridge Village.
- Sat, September 13, 1:30 PM on IPTV
- Tue, September 16, 9:30 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Tue, September 16, 3:30 PM on IPTV Create/World
- Thu, September 18, 9:30 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Thu, September 18, 3:30 PM on IPTV Create/World
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
- Sat, September 20, 5:30 PM on IPTV Create/World
Nest of Tables (#1912)

Norm builds these small tables from walnut to reproduce the fine inlay detail of the original.
- Sat, September 20, 1:00 PM on IPTV
- Tue, September 23, 9:30 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Tue, September 23, 3:30 PM on IPTV Create/World
- Thu, September 25, 9:30 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Thu, September 25, 3:30 PM on IPTV Create/World
Window Bench (#1913)

Norm builds and upholsters his bench with the help of fine furniture manufacturers, Lee Industries.
- Sat, September 27, 1:00 PM on IPTV