The New Yankee Workshop (1989)
The New Yankee Workshop is a woodworking program produced by WGBH Boston, which aired on PBS. Created in 1989 by Russell Morash, the program is hosted by Norm Abram, a regular fixture on Morash's This Old House. The series aired for 21 seasons before broadcasting its final episode on June 27, 2009.
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Episode 1 - Kitchen Cabinet Basics (1)
Release Date: 2008-01-05Norm remodels Russell Morash's kitchen. Here he gives the basics on kitchen cabinets. This is part 1 of 2.
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Episode 2 - Kitchen Cabinet Basics (2)
Release Date: 2008-01-12Norm remodels Russell Morash's kitchen. Here he gives the basics of kitchen cabinets. This is part 2 of 2.
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Episode 3 - The Hot Wall
Release Date: 2008-01-19Norm remodels Russell Morash's kitchen. Here he explains how to set up the "hot wall".
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Episode 4 - The Wet Wall
Release Date: 2008-01-26Norm remodels Russell Morash's kitchen. Here he explains the basics of the "wet wall".
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Episode 5 - The Pantry
Release Date: 2008-02-02Norm remodels Russell Morash's kitchen. Here he builds the pantry.
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Episode 6 - The Kitchen Office
Release Date: 2008-02-09Norm remodels Russell Morash's kitchen. Here builds the "kitchen office".
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Episode 7 - The Island
Release Date: 2008-02-16Norm remodels Russell Morash's kitchen. Here he builds the kitchen island.
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Episode 8 - The Wet Bar
Release Date: 2008-02-23Norm remodels Russell Morash's kitchen. Here he constructs the wet bar.
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Episode 9 - Finish and Install
Release Date: 2008-03-01Norm remodels Russell Morash's kitchen. Here he adds the finishing touches to the remodel and installs the appliances.
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Episode 10 - Adirondack Trio
Release Date: 2008-03-08In the beginning of The New Yankee Workshop there was the Adirondack Chair (Season 2), a classic design updated by Norm. It became one of the most popular projects he ever did. Later, Norm added an Adirondack Love Seat (Season 14) to his collection, using improved methods and materials. Now, in celebration of the show's twentieth anniversary, Norm builds a chair, a table, and a footrest to complete the set. To add to the fun, Norm invites a friend to build one of these classic chairs alongside the master.
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Episode 11 - All-Weather Loveseat
Release Date: 2008-03-15A popular trend finds folks sitting in cushioned comfort on sofas and chairs that are able to withstand all kinds of weather. Protected by tough all-weather fabrics, these cushions provide much more comfort than wood alone. Norm finds a beautiful example built in traditional teak and complimented by stunning fabric to reproduce for the New Yankee Collection.
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Episode 12 - Lolling Chair
Release Date: 2008-03-22When reading the Declaration of Independence, no doubt some of our founding fathers would have chosen to sit in a favorite "lolling" chair. This kind of chair, with an upholstered seat and back, was popular then and has come down to us today as a classic form still much used and much loved. Antiques expert Gary Sullivan helps Norm with his research, and a professional shows him what's involved in the upholstery.
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Episode 13 - Tap Table
Release Date: 2008-03-29Norm visits historic Portsmouth, New Hampshire to track down a table he wants to build on The New Yankee Workshop. At the famed Antiques Gallery of Ronald Bourgeault, he finds exactly what he's looking for; a table referred to as a "tap" table (short for tap-room). With its turned maple legs and round pine top, this historic specimen might well have served tavern guests in the mid-18th century. This particular "tap" table, with dimensions of 28" round and 26" tall, has splayed legs that connect with a Queen Anne style apron, supporting a well-worn top. Norm hopes to reproduce his version of this useful table right down to the original painted patina.