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THE NEW YANKEE WORKSHOP

Dream Kitchen In a nine part mini-series, Norm builds a complete kitchen.
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Roll Top Desk (Parts 1 and 2) Norm is inspired to build his own roll top desk. 
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Federal-Style Game Table The game table features a hinged circular top that can be folded for storage against the wall when not in use.
  • Original2/5/2005
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Lathe 101 This is the first in a series of programs that features the skills required to master a single shop tool.
  • Original2/12/2005
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Side Chair Norm makes a faithful reproduction of an American side chair of the early 1800s.
  • Original2/19/2005
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Tilt Top Table On this tilt top table, graceful Chippendale feet support a central pedestal, which in turn supports the tilting mechanism and a cherry top fashioned in a "handkerchief" outline.
  • Original2/26/2005
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Highboy (Parts One and Two)

Never in the history of THE NEW YANKEE WORKSHOP has there been a more challenging project.

  • Original3/5/2005
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Kitchen Island

Kitchen islands have become indispensable in today's modern homes.

  • Original3/19/2005
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Carved Wooden Signs

Norm visits a small company in Lincoln, New Hampshire, that created THE NEW YANKEE WORKSHOP sign.

  • Original3/26/2005
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The Library System

A good bookcase design that can be used in any suitable room and added to as needed.

  • Original4/2/2005
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Colonial Style Mantel Norm finally gets around to building a mantelpiece for the master bedroom in his new home.
  • Original1/7/2006
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Plantation Shutters Norm creates some stunning shutters in the workshop.
  • Original1/14/2006
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Workshop Helpers Norm has decided to enlist the help of workers who never show up late, never get tired and are willing to work until the job is done ...
  • Original1/21/2006
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The Poker Table Poker is the game to be playing right now and Norm has a special project in mind for its legions of fans.
  • Original1/28/2006
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The Shop Clock Norm turns his interest to a short case clock with a key wind spring movement housed in a walnut case.
  • Original2/4/2006
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Router 101 (Part 1) Ever since routers were invented many years ago, craftsmen like Norm have been devising ways to use them for a wide variety of useful tasks.
  • Original2/11/2006
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Router 101 (Part 2) In part two of this router special, Norm begins with a demonstration of commercial router tables and moves on to show his version of a router station.
  • Original2/18/2006
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Corner Table Norm uses salvage oak to make a drop-leaved corner table.
  • Original2/25/2006
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Greek Revival Bookcase A collection of bookcases built in the Greek Revival tradition are made of plywood but give the appearance of stone.
  • Original3/4/2006
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Storage Shed Norm creates a relatively simple, multipurpose structure that features low-maintenance materials expected to retain paint and resist weather.
  • Original3/11/2006
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Wall Hung Console This console, fastened to the wall with massive decorative brackets, perfect for the display of vases, candles, lamps and other objects in a narrow space.
  • Original3/18/2006
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Corner Chair Norm builds a corner chair out of cherry.
  • Original3/25/2006
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Wall Paneling Norm demonstrates how easy it is to panel a wall.
  • Original4/1/2006
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Giltwood Mirror Norm tries his hand at reproducing a Federal-style giltwood mirror.
  • Original1/6/2007
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Entrance Door Norm creates a custom-made mahogany door.
  • Original1/13/2007
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Old Pine Dry Sink Inspired by an old pine dry sink in the former home of Robert E. Lee, Norm decides to build one himself.
  • Original1/20/2007
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Martha's Candlestand Norm visits Mount Vernon, where he comes across a handsome cherry candlestand in the third floor bedroom that Martha Washington took after George died.
  • Original1/27/2007
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Dominy Clock Norm builds a simple tall case clock out of poplar.
  • Original2/3/2007
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Cowboy Sideboard The ultimate New England craftsman brings a little bit of Western sensibility into his Yankee workshop.
  • Original2/10/2007
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Painted Cupboard Norm builds his own version of a painted cupboard that resides in one of the period rooms at the Winterthur Museum in Delaware.
  • Original2/17/2007
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Table Saw 101 (Part 1) Norm explores the usefulness of the table saw. (Part 1 of 2)
  • Original2/24/2007
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Table Saw 101 (Part 2) Norm explores the usefulness of the table saw. (Part 2 of 2)
  • Original3/3/2007
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Taunton Chest Norm builds his version the Taunton Chest, a highly decorated piece named for the Massachusetts town where it was built nearly 300 years ago.
  • Original3/10/2007
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Bowfront Chest Norm builds a stunning bowfront four-drawer chest, a replica of one built in 1807.
  • Original3/17/2007
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Nest of Tables Unlike anything else Norm has built on the show, these three small mahogany tables store into one another to form a "nest."
  • Original3/24/2007
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Window Bench This simple bench is meant to be used at a window to frame the view or, perhaps, at the end of a bed for sitting and relaxation.
  • Original3/31/2007
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Dream Kitchen: Kitchen Cabinet Basics, Part One In this introductory program, Norm visits a state-of-the-art “kitchen lab,” where a premier hardware manufacturer studies ways to improve function in today’s kitchen. (Part 1 of 9)
  • Original1/5/2008
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Dream Kitchen: Kitchen Cabinet Basics, Part Two To understand how professionals build high-end custom cabinets, Norm pays a visit to a commercial shop where craftsmanship is clearly on display. (Part 2 of 9)
  • Original1/12/2008
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Dream Kitchen: The Hot Wall The cabinetry surrounding the built-in double oven, range and range hood is the first section Norm builds, using some of the techniques explained in the first two episodes.  (Part 3 of 9) 
  • Original1/19/2008
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Dream Kitchen: The Wet Wall The “wet wall” comprises the cabinets around the sink and dishwasher, together with requisite storage for dishes, pots and pans, silverware and other utensils. (Part 4 of 9)
  • Original1/26/2008
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Dream Kitchen: The Pantry Norm builds a clever series of storage boxes with handsome box joints that hang on the inside of the door, providing useful storage that takes advantage of otherwise wasted space. (Part 5 of 9)
  • Original2/2/2008
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Dream Kitchen: The Kitchen Office In the communications center of the house, Norm creates a desk, cabinet,  computer/TV/phone area, a series of pigeon holes and a cork board for pinning up messages.  (Part 6 of 9)
  • Original2/9/2008
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Dream Kitchen: The Island This beautiful and highly functional centerpiece is is more than a cabinet — it’s a place where old values and new realities fit very well. (Part 7 of 9)
  • Original2/16/2008
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Dream Kitchen: The Bar The small wet bar, separated from the other kitchen elements, is a distinct change of pace. (Part 8 of 9)
  • Original2/23/2008
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Dream Kitchen: Finish and Install With every appliance installed, every surface polished and prepped, the lights hung, the floor polished and the stone counters revealed, Norm is able to stand back and enjoy the satisfaction of having created a masterpiece. (Part 9 of 9)
  • Original3/1/2008
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Adirondack Trio Norm builds an Adirondack chair, a table and a footrest.
  • Original3/8/2008
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All-Weather Loveseat Norm builds a comfortable outdoor loveseat in traditional teak.
  • Original3/15/2008
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Lolling Chair A traditional chair with an upholstered seat and back.
  • Original3/22/2008
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Arts and Crafts Table A small table made of mesquite timber.
  • Original3/29/2008
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Tap Table A “tap” (short for tap-room) table.
  • Original3/29/2008
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Planter’s Desk Norm re-creates a quintessential piece of the Old South, a planter’s desk.
  • Original1/3/2009
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Turkey Table A graceful three-leaf-clover design makes an attractive and practical accent table.
  • Original1/10/2009
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Nantucket Settle A lidded settle can double as extra storage space and a hallway showpiece.
  • Original1/17/2009
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Tiger Maple Washstand A lovely washstand features elegant scroll work, turned legs and a generous shelf drawer.
  • Original1/24/2009
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Dough Box Turning an 1800s dough box design into a modern-day chest-on-legs.
  • Original1/31/2009
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Garden Gate Norm builds a garden gateway using a design from a visit to a historic New England village.
  • Original2/7/2009
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Serving Trays Norm crafts two distinctive wooden trays and introduces metalsmithing.
  • Original2/14/2009
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Carousel Table Norm builds a carousel table featuring a lazy Susan centerpiece.
  • Original2/21/2009
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Seven Drawer Chest Norm constructs a seven drawer chest similar to one he spotted in an antique shop in Savannah.
  • Original2/28/2009
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Hat Rack Norm creates a hat rack out of oak.
  • Original3/7/2009
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Greenhouse, Part 1 of 2 Norm builds a greenhouse for the backyard gardener out of redwood and polycarbonate panels.
  • Original3/14/2009
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Greenhouse, Part 2 of 2 Norm finishes a greenhouse for the backyard gardener out of redwood and polycarbonate panels.
  • Original3/21/2009
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Fireplace Mantle Norm designs a classic Colonial fireplace mantle for him own home.
  • Original3/28/2009
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Irish Table Norm fashions his own Celtic table out of recycled pine.
  • Original4/4/2009
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Linen Press Norm recreates a recycled pine linen press that can fit in almost any room.
  • Original4/11/2009
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Walnut Table Norm learns a high-gloss finishing technique before building a drop-leaf dining table.
  • Original4/18/2009
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Library Ladder Norm builds a library ladder out of recycled Southern yellow pine.
  • Original4/25/2009
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Old Pine Bar Norm builds his version of an antique Irish bar out of recycled pine.
  • Original5/2/2009
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Morris Chair Norm visits Tucson’s Historic Arts District and recreates a Morris chair.
  • Original5/9/2009
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Cupola Norm builds a copper-roofed version of a cupola.
  • Original5/16/2009
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Mesquite Bookcase Norm uses native Sonoran desert hardwood to create a mesquite bookcase.
  • Original5/23/2009
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Chop Saw Station Norm builds a portable chop saw station.
  • Original5/30/2009
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Whirligig Norm builds his own mechanized whirligig of The New Yankee Workshop’s logo.
  • Original6/6/2009
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Chaise Lounge Norm creates his own outdoor chaise lounge using trestlewood.
  • Original6/13/2009
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