The New Yankee Workshop

TV Series
1989–2009
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27m

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Norm Abram in The New Yankee Workshop (1989)

Master carpenter Norm Abram shows furniture-building methods in home workshops using classic techniques, shares antique furniture restoration tips, and discusses American craftsmen from hist... Read allMaster carpenter Norm Abram shows furniture-building methods in home workshops using classic techniques, shares antique furniture restoration tips, and discusses American craftsmen from history.Master carpenter Norm Abram shows furniture-building methods in home workshops using classic techniques, shares antique furniture restoration tips, and discusses American craftsmen from history.

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- 5 nominations total

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For most episodes, Norm built multiple copies of whatever piece he planned to feature. One was a test copy to work through any construction challenges and plan out camera placement, a second that was used for production filming and sometimes a third copy was built for Russell Morash's home or for charity.

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Norm Abram: Before we get started I'd like to take a moment to talk about shop safety. Be sure to read, understand and follow all the safety rules that come with your power tools. Knowing how to use your power tools PROPERLY will greatly reduce the risk of personal injury. And remember this. There is no other more important safety rule...
[Norm points to his glasses.]
Norm Abram: ...than to wear THESE... safety glasses...
[He holds up ear protectors]
Norm Abram: ...and also HEARING protection when necessary.

Connections
Featured in Dr House: Clueless (2006)

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A very fair assessment

I am also somewhat surprised there aren't more comments here. Norm (along with that home improvement oberlord, Bob Vila) should be thanked for spawning many DIY shows (the TOH franchise family, home improvement, etc.) and even whole networks (HGTV, DIY, etc.) As a side note, We can also thank Home Improvement for introducing Ms. Pamela Anderson to all us grunting males.

There is a vicarious joy that one gets watching the Yankee Workshop. You can imagine yourself going over to your friend who's "good-with-tools" to see what he's building today. It has inspired me on numerous occasions to get down there in the shop and finish building that bird house (or spice rack if you're Homer Simpson!) While I agree that Norm is something less than dynamic as a character on a show, I think his easy-going style is what gives the series its charm (and longevity - almost 20 years!) Good stuff.