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The New Yankee Workshop

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The New Yankee Workshop
Created byRussell Morash
Presented byNorm Abram
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons21
No. of episodes284
Production
Running time30 minutes
Production companiesWGBH-TV
Morash Associates
Original release
NetworkPBS
ReleaseJanuary 7, 1989 (1989-01-07) –
October 16, 2009 (2009-10-16)

The New Yankee Workshop is an American half-hour woodworking television series produced by WGBH Boston, which aired on PBS. Created in 1989 by Russell Morash, the program was hosted by Norm Abram, a regular fixture on Morash's television series This Old House.

Overview

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The New Yankee Workshop featured the construction of woodworking projects, including workshop accessories, architectural details and furniture projects ranging from simple pieces to complex, high-quality reproductions of antique classic furniture. In the course of 21 seasons, approximately 235 projects were produced. In addition to furniture and cabinets, the show also focused on outdoor projects such as the building of a gazebo, shed, greenhouse, sailing boat, flag pole, mail box, cupola, and fences. At the start of many episodes, Norm Abram travels to historic landmarks or notable locations that relate to the subject project.

Norm Abram in the New Yankee Workshop, 2019
Russell Morash, producer and director, in the New Yankee Workshop, 2023

Theme song

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The New Yankee Workshop theme song consists of a fast-paced guitar tune with a harmonica sound. It is composed by Peter Bell and David Mash of Musictech Productions.

Set design

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The shop where the show was produced is owned by Morash and is located on his property even though the viewer was given the impression that it was in Abram's backyard.

The shop is 936 square feet (87.0 m2) in size.[1] The famous sliding barn door faces west. Along the west wall is the "back bench" and drill press. Along the south wall is the miter bench and storage unit, radial arm saw, and (not seen in episodes) a computer, a TV, and a small office area. The east wall of the shop has a staircase leading to a loft area, jig storage, horizontal edge sander, and dust collector. The north wall houses sheet goods, router table, bar clamps, wide belt sander, planer, jointer, band saw, and various mobile tools. The center area of the shop consists of the table saw and associated outfeed tables as well as a large assembly table. In the northeast section of the building is a separate finishing room.

Cancellation

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On October 16, 2009, WGBH Boston announced that no further episodes of New Yankee Workshop would be produced.[2] In remarking on the end of the show, Abram stated, "We've had a great run, built challenging projects, met wonderful woodworkers and received loyal support from millions of viewers." Abram later claimed that the entire duration of the show was fully funded through underwriting and could have kept going, but he decided he had accomplished everything he wanted to do and wanted to spend more time with his family.[3]

Until September 5, 2022, episodes of The New Yankee Workshop were available to stream on NewYankee.com and through the This Old House Insider subscription service. Project plan PDFs were also available with the Insider subscription. It was announced that the license agreement between Morash Assoc., Inc. WGBH Educational Foundation, Linnor, Inc. and This Old House Ventures, LLC (parent company Roku, Inc.) had expired and episodes would no longer be available through This Old House.[4]

On January 13, 2023, the New Yankee Workshop YouTube channel posted a video of Russell Morash announcing the availability of episodes on YouTube. After giving a tour of the New Yankee Workshop Morash ended the video by stating, "We are thrilled to know that YouTube is now showing The New Yankee episodes to a whole new generation of people who may have somehow missed out the first time it was around, and now they're available anytime you tune to YouTube and want to watch a feast of woodworking. It's all there and it's all for you to enjoy and I certainly hope you do."[5]

Award nominations

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  • Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Service Show, Russell Morash (1997, 1998, 2000)
  • Daytime Emmy Award for Single Camera Editing, Gary Stephenson (1999)

Episodes

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Over the course of its 21 seasons, at least 235 projects were built on New Yankee Workshop.

Season 1 (1989)

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  • The closing credits for the first eight seasons of The New Yankee Workshop consisted of an exterior shot of the workshop with a sign in it, as we see Norm Abram closing the workshop door, and gets ready to go home and have dinner with his family.
  • On early episodes of this season, with the workshop door already opened, a dog is visible running away while Norm puts his tools away. For the rest of the entire season, after Norm puts his tools away, he moves the table, and the corner cupboard out of the way, and closes the workshop door.
No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleOriginal air dateProd.
code
Project Page
11"Medicine Cabinet"January 7, 1989 (1989-01-07)101https://www.newyankee.com/product/medicine-cabinet/
22"Workbench"January 14, 1989 (1989-01-14)102https://www.newyankee.com/product/workbench/
33"Drop Leaf Table"January 21, 1989 (1989-01-21)103https://www.newyankee.com/product/drop-leaf-table/
44"Blanket Chest"January 28, 1989 (1989-01-28)104https://www.newyankee.com/product/blanket-chest/
55"Bedside Table"February 4, 1989 (1989-02-04)105https://www.newyankee.com/product/bedside-table/
66"Oak Bathroom Vanity"February 11, 1989 (1989-02-11)106https://www.newyankee.com/product/oak-bathroom-vanity/
77"Trestle Table"February 18, 1989 (1989-02-18)107https://www.newyankee.com/product/trestle-table/
88"Bookcase"February 25, 1989 (1989-02-25)108https://www.newyankee.com/product/bookcase/
99"Chest of Drawers"March 4, 1989 (1989-03-04)109https://www.newyankee.com/product/chest-of-drawers/
1010"Candle Stand"March 11, 1989 (1989-03-11)110https://www.newyankee.com/product/candle-stand/
1111"Hutch"March 18, 1989 (1989-03-18)111https://www.newyankee.com/product/hutch/
1212"Slant Top Writing Desk"March 25, 1989 (1989-03-25)112https://www.newyankee.com/product/slant-top-writing-desk/
1313"Corner Cupboard"April 1, 1989 (1989-04-01)113https://www.newyankee.com/product/corner-cupboard/

Season 2 (1990)

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No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleOriginal air dateProd.
code
Project Page
141"Rocking Horse"January 6, 1990 (1990-01-06)201https://www.newyankee.com/product/rocking-horse/
152"Adirondack Chair"January 13, 1990 (1990-01-13)202https://www.thisoldhouse.com/watch/adirondack-trio-new-yankee-workshop
163"Butler's Table"January 20, 1990 (1990-01-20)203https://www.newyankee.com/product/butlers-table/
174"Kitchen Dresser"January 27, 1990 (1990-01-27)204https://www.newyankee.com/product/kitchen-dresser/
185"Hearthside Settle"February 3, 1990 (1990-02-03)205https://www.newyankee.com/product/hearthside-settle/
196"Pencil-Post Bed"February 10, 1990 (1990-02-10)206https://www.newyankee.com/product/pencil-post-bed/
207"Chair Table"February 17, 1990 (1990-02-17)207https://www.newyankee.com/product/chair-table/
218"Kitchen Worktable"February 24, 1990 (1990-02-24)208https://www.newyankee.com/product/kitchen-worktable/
229"Mission Style Sofa"March 3, 1990 (1990-03-03)209https://www.newyankee.com/product/mission-style-sofa/
2310"Chippendale Mirror"March 10, 1990 (1990-03-10)210https://www.newyankee.com/product/chippendale-mirror/
2411"Chest on Chest"March 17, 1990 (1990-03-17)211https://www.newyankee.com/product/chest-on-chest/
2512"English Garden Bench"March 24, 1990 (1990-03-24)212https://www.newyankee.com/product/english-garden-bench/
2613"Armoire (Entertainment Center)"March 31, 1990 (1990-03-31)213https://www.newyankee.com/product/armoire-entertainment-center/

Season 3 (1991)

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No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleOriginal air dateProd.
code
Project Page
271"Shaker Step Stools"January 5, 1991 (1991-01-05)301https://www.newyankee.com/product/shaker-step-stools/
282"Picnic Table and Saw Horses"January 12, 1991 (1991-01-12)302https://www.newyankee.com/product/picnic-table-and-saw-horses/
293"Shaker Two Drawer Blanket Chest"January 19, 1991 (1991-01-19)303https://www.newyankee.com/product/shaker-two-drawer-blanket-chest/
304"Shaker Washstand"January 26, 1991 (1991-01-26)304https://www.newyankee.com/product/shaker-washstand/
315"Shaker Wall Clock"February 2, 1991 (1991-02-02)305https://www.newyankee.com/product/shaker-wall-clock/
326"Sandbox"February 9, 1991 (1991-02-09)306https://www.newyankee.com/product/sandbox/
337"Harvest Table"February 16, 1991 (1991-02-16)307https://www.newyankee.com/product/harvest-table/
348"Shaker Woodbox"February 23, 1991 (1991-02-23)308https://www.newyankee.com/product/shaker-woodbox/
359"Library Table"March 2, 1991 (1991-03-02)309https://www.newyankee.com/product/library-table/
3610"Garden Swing"March 9, 1991 (1991-03-09)310https://www.newyankee.com/product/garden-swing/
3711"Cricket Table"March 16, 1991 (1991-03-16)311https://www.newyankee.com/product/cricket-table/
3812"Pie Safe with Punched Tin Front"March 23, 1991 (1991-03-23)312https://www.newyankee.com/product/pie-safe-with-punched-tin-front/
3913"Standing Mirror"March 30, 1991 (1991-03-30)313https://www.newyankee.com/product/standing-mirror/

Season 4 (1992)

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No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleOriginal air dateProd.
code
Project Page
401"Rolling Shop Cabinet"January 4, 1992 (1992-01-04)401https://www.newyankee.com/product/rolling-shop-cabinet/
412"Outdoor Lidded Bench"January 11, 1992 (1992-01-11)402https://www.newyankee.com/product/outdoor-lidded-bench/
423"Child's Wagon"January 18, 1992 (1992-01-18)403https://www.newyankee.com/product/childs-wagon/
434"Coffee Table"January 25, 1992 (1992-01-25)404https://www.newyankee.com/product/coffee-table/
445"Gardener's Work Bench"February 1, 1992 (1992-02-01)405https://www.newyankee.com/product/gardeners-work-bench/
456"Shaker Tall Chest"February 8, 1992 (1992-02-08)406https://www.newyankee.com/product/shaker-tall-chest/
467"Colonial Fences"February 15, 1992 (1992-02-15)407https://www.newyankee.com/product/colonial-fences/
478"Console Table"February 22, 1992 (1992-02-22)408https://www.newyankee.com/product/console-table/
489"Wheel Barrow"February 29, 1992 (1992-02-29)409https://www.newyankee.com/product/wheel-barrow/
4910"Umbrella Stand"March 7, 1992 (1992-03-07)410https://www.newyankee.com/product/umbrella-stand/
5011"Turned Post Bed"March 14, 1992 (1992-03-14)411https://www.newyankee.com/product/turned-post-bed/
5112"Dove Cote"March 21, 1992 (1992-03-21)412https://www.newyankee.com/product/dove-cote/
5213"Ladderback Chair"March 28, 1992 (1992-03-28)413https://www.newyankee.com/product/ladder-back-chair/

Season 5 (1993)

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No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleOriginal air dateProd.
code
Project Page
531"Victorian Kitchen Table"January 2, 1993 (1993-01-02)501https://www.newyankee.com/product/victorian-kitchen-table/
542"Plant Stand"January 9, 1993 (1993-01-09)502https://www.newyankee.com/product/plant-stand/
553"Delft Rack"January 16, 1993 (1993-01-16)503https://www.newyankee.com/product/delft-rack/
564"Oak Coffee Table"January 23, 1993 (1993-01-23)504https://www.newyankee.com/product/oak-coffee-table/
575"Outdoor Planters"January 30, 1993 (1993-01-30)505https://www.newyankee.com/product/outdoor-planters/
586"Pantry Table"February 6, 1993 (1993-02-06)506https://www.newyankee.com/product/pantry-table/
597"Sideboard"February 13, 1993 (1993-02-13)507https://www.newyankee.com/product/sideboard/
608"Hanging Corner Cupboard"February 20, 1993 (1993-02-20)508https://www.newyankee.com/product/hanging-corner-cupboard/
619"Pine Cupboard"February 27, 1993 (1993-02-27)509https://www.newyankee.com/product/pine-cupboard/
6210"Butcher Block"March 6, 1993 (1993-03-06)510https://www.newyankee.com/product/butcher-block/
6311"Redwood Arbor"March 13, 1993 (1993-03-13)511https://www.newyankee.com/product/redwood-arbor/
6412"Secretary Desk"March 20, 1993 (1993-03-20)512https://www.newyankee.com/product/secretary-desk/
6513"Tall Pine Clock"March 27, 1993 (1993-03-27)513https://www.newyankee.com/product/tall-pine-clock/

Season 6 (1994)

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  • This was the last season to use the News Plantin credits font, which had been used since Season 1.
No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleOriginal air dateProd.
code
Project Page
661"Easel"January 1, 1994 (1994-01-01)601https://www.newyankee.com/product/easel/
672"Doll House"January 8, 1994 (1994-01-08)602https://www.newyankee.com/product/doll-house/
683"Toy Chest"January 15, 1994 (1994-01-15)603https://www.newyankee.com/product/toy-chest/
694"Cradle"January 22, 1994 (1994-01-22)604https://www.newyankee.com/product/cradle/
705"Trundle Bed"January 29, 1994 (1994-01-29)605https://www.newyankee.com/product/trundle-bed/
716"Marble Roll"February 5, 1994 (1994-02-05)606https://www.newyankee.com/product/marble-roll/
727"Storage Units: Bureau/Cupboard and Bookcase"February 12, 1994 (1994-02-12)607https://www.newyankee.com/product/storage-units-bureau-cupboard-and-bookcase/
738"Student's Desk"February 19, 1994 (1994-02-19)608https://www.newyankee.com/product/students-desk/
749"Rocking Chair"February 26, 1994 (1994-02-26)609https://www.newyankee.com/product/rocking-chair/
7510"Alphabet Wagon"February 5, 1994 (1994-02-05)610No Project Page
7611"High Chair"March 12, 1994 (1994-03-12)611No Project Page
7712"Playhouse (Part 1)"March 19, 1994 (1994-03-19)612https://www.newyankee.com/product/playhouse/
7813"Playhouse (Part 2)"March 26, 1994 (1994-03-26)613https://www.newyankee.com/product/playhouse/

Season 7 (1995)

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  • Starting with this season, the end credits are shown in a Copperplate font.
No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleOriginal air dateProd.
code
Project Page
791"X-Brace Trestle Table"January 7, 1995 (1995-01-07)701https://www.newyankee.com/product/x-brace-trestle-table/
802"Pergola"January 14, 1995 (1995-01-14)702https://www.newyankee.com/product/pergola/
813"TV Tray Table"January 21, 1995 (1995-01-21)703https://www.newyankee.com/product/tv-tray-table/
824"Outdoor Garden Table"January 28, 1995 (1995-01-28)704https://www.newyankee.com/product/outdoor-garden-table/
835"Cherry Bathroom Vanity"February 4, 1995 (1995-02-04)705https://www.newyankee.com/product/cherry-bathroom-vanity/
846"Lutyens Bench"February 11, 1995 (1995-02-11)706https://www.newyankee.com/product/lutyens-bench/
857"Picture Frames"February 18, 1995 (1995-02-18)707https://www.newyankee.com/product/picture-frames/
868"Clancy Boat (Part 1)"February 26, 1995 (1995-02-26)708https://www.newyankee.com/product/clancy-boat/
879"Clancy Boat (Part 2)"March 4, 1995 (1995-03-04)709https://www.newyankee.com/product/clancy-boat/
8810"Gazebo (Part 1)"March 11, 1995 (1995-03-11)710https://www.newyankee.com/product/gazebo/
8911"Gazebo (Part 2)"March 18, 1995 (1995-03-18)711https://www.newyankee.com/product/gazebo/
9012"Quilt Racks"March 25, 1995 (1995-03-25)712https://www.newyankee.com/product/quilt-racks/
9113"Chimney Cupboard"April 1, 1995 (1995-04-01)713https://www.newyankee.com/product/chimney-cupboard/

Season 8 (1996)

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  • Beginning this season, Norm Abram is credited as master carpenter in the closing credits.
No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleOriginal air dateProd.
code
Project Page
921"Bedside Cupboard"January 6, 1996 (1996-01-06)801No Project Page
932"Chestnut Coffee Table"January 13, 1996 (1996-01-13)802https://www.newyankee.com/product/chestnut-coffee-table/
943"Paymaster's Desk"January 20, 1996 (1996-01-20)803https://www.newyankee.com/product/paymasters-desk/
954"Long Table"January 27, 1996 (1996-01-27)804https://www.newyankee.com/product/long-table/
965"Double Dresser"February 3, 1996 (1996-02-03)805https://www.newyankee.com/product/double-dresser/
976"Chestnut Desk"February 10, 1996 (1996-02-10)806https://www.newyankee.com/product/chestnut-desk/
987"Irish Hutch"February 17, 1996 (1996-02-17)807https://www.newyankee.com/product/irish-hutch/
998"Wine Storage Unit"February 24, 1996 (1996-02-24)808https://www.newyankee.com/product/wine-storage-unit/
1009"Three Turned Table Lamps"March 2, 1996 (1996-03-02)809https://www.newyankee.com/product/three-turned-table-lamps/
10110"Garden Shed and Recycling Center (Part 1)"March 9, 1996 (1996-03-09)810https://www.newyankee.com/product/garden-shed-and-recycling-center/
10211"Garden Shed and Recycling Center (Part 2)"March 16, 1996 (1996-03-16)811https://www.newyankee.com/product/garden-shed-and-recycling-center/
10312"Nest of Drawers"March 23, 1996 (1996-03-23)812https://www.newyankee.com/product/nest-of-drawers/
10413"Router Table"March 30, 1996 (1996-03-30)813No Project Page

Season 9 (1997)

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  • Starting with this season, The New Yankee Workshop introduced a new closing sequence. It shows an exterior shot of the workshop. Then, Abram opens the workshop door, and walks out to get some fresh air. Then, Abram walks back in the shop. It was also used for reruns of older episodes on HGTV.
No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleOriginal air dateProd.
code
Project Page
1051"Planter's Desk"January 4, 1997 (1997-01-04)901https://www.newyankee.com/product/planters-desk/
1062"Turkey Table"January 11, 1997 (1997-01-11)902https://www.newyankee.com/product/turkey-table/
1073"Nantucket Settle"January 18, 1997 (1997-01-18)903https://www.newyankee.com/product/nantucket-settle/
1084"Tiger Maple Washstand"January 25, 1997 (1997-01-25)904https://www.newyankee.com/product/tiger-maple-washstand/
1095"Dough Box"February 1, 1997 (1997-02-01)905https://www.newyankee.com/product/dough-box/
1106"Garden Gate"February 8, 1997 (1997-02-08)906https://www.newyankee.com/product/garden-gate/
1117"Serving Trays"February 15, 1997 (1997-02-15)907https://www.newyankee.com/product/serving-trays/
1128"Carousel Table"February 22, 1997 (1997-02-22)908https://www.newyankee.com/product/carousel-table/
1139"Seven Drawer Chest"March 1, 1997 (1997-03-01)909https://www.newyankee.com/product/seven-drawer-chest/
11410"Hat Rack"March 8, 1997 (1997-03-08)910https://www.newyankee.com/product/hat-rack/
11511"Greenhouse (Part 1)"March 15, 1997 (1997-03-15)911https://www.newyankee.com/product/greenhouse/
11612"Greenhouse (Part 2)"March 22, 1997 (1997-03-22)912https://www.newyankee.com/product/greenhouse/
11713"Fireplace Mantle"March 29, 1997 (1997-03-29)913https://www.newyankee.com/product/fireplace-mantel/

Season 10 (1998)

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Season 10 introduced a new episode numbering system. Previous seasons had been numbered in three digit format using the season number (1-9) as the first digit, and the episode number making up the last two digits. So, for example, the third episode of the 4th season would be episode number 403. Starting with this season, episode numbers consisted of four digits with the first two digits representing the last two digits of the year in which the season first aired and the last two digits representing the episode number within that season. So, the fourth episode of the 10th season, having first aired in 1998, would be episode number 9804.

No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleOriginal air dateProd.
code
Project Page
1181"Irish Table"January 3, 1998 (1998-01-03)9801https://www.newyankee.com/product/irish-table/
1192"Linen Press"January 10, 1998 (1998-01-10)9802https://www.newyankee.com/product/linen-press/
1203"Walnut Table"January 17, 1998 (1998-01-17)9803https://www.newyankee.com/product/walnut-table/
1214"Library Ladder"January 24, 1998 (1998-01-24)9804https://www.newyankee.com/product/library-ladder/
1225"Old Pine Bar"January 31, 1998 (1998-01-31)9805https://www.newyankee.com/product/old-pine-bar/
1236"Morris Chair"February 7, 1998 (1998-02-07)9806https://www.newyankee.com/product/morris-chair/
1247"Cupola"February 14, 1998 (1998-02-14)9807https://www.newyankee.com/product/cupola/
1258"Mesquite Bookcase"February 21, 1998 (1998-02-21)9808https://www.newyankee.com/product/mesquite-bookcase/
1269"Chop Saw Station"February 28, 1998 (1998-02-28)9809https://www.newyankee.com/product/chop-saw-station/
12710"Whirligig"March 7, 1998 (1998-03-07)9810https://www.newyankee.com/product/whirligig/
12811"Chaise Lounge"March 14, 1998 (1998-03-14)9811https://www.newyankee.com/product/chaise-lounge/
12912"Roll Top Desk (Part 1)"March 21, 1998 (1998-03-21)9812https://www.newyankee.com/product/roll-top-desk/
13013"Roll Top Desk (Part 2)"March 28, 1998 (1998-03-28)9813https://www.newyankee.com/product/roll-top-desk/

Season 11 (1999)

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No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleOriginal air dateProd.
code
Project Page
1311"Kitchen Island"January 2, 1999 (1999-01-02)9901https://www.newyankee.com/product/kitchen-island/
1322"Kitchen Pantry"January 9, 1999 (1999-01-09)9902https://www.newyankee.com/product/kitchen-pantry/
1333"Kitchen Secretary"January 16, 1999 (1999-01-16)9903https://www.newyankee.com/product/kitchen-secretary/
1344"Old Pine Hutch"January 23, 1999 (1999-01-23)9904https://www.newyankee.com/product/old-pine-hutch/
1355"Teak Bar"January 30, 1999 (1999-01-30)9905https://www.newyankee.com/product/teak-bar/
1366"Laundry Center"February 6, 1999 (1999-02-06)9906https://www.newyankee.com/product/laundry-center/
1377"Bake Center"February 13, 1999 (1999-02-13)9907https://www.newyankee.com/product/bake-center/
1388"Table Saw Station"February 20, 1999 (1999-02-20)9908https://www.newyankee.com/product/table-saw-station/
1399"Classic Kitchen Cabinets"February 27, 1999 (1999-02-27)9909https://www.newyankee.com/product/classic-kitchen-cabinets/
14010"Sink Base"March 6, 1999 (1999-03-06)9910https://www.newyankee.com/product/sink-base/
14111"Press Cupboard"March 13, 1999 (1999-03-13)9911https://www.newyankee.com/product/press-cupboard/
14212"Chef's Table"March 20, 1999 (1999-03-20)9912https://www.newyankee.com/product/chefs-table/
14313"Grill Cart"March 27, 1999 (1999-03-27)9913https://www.newyankee.com/product/grill-cart/

Season 12 (2000)

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No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleOriginal air dateProd.
code
Project Page
1441"Garage Workshop (Part 1)"January 1, 2000 (2000-01-01)0001https://www.newyankee.com/product/garage-workshop/
1452"Garage Workshop (Part 2)"January 8, 2000 (2000-01-08)0002https://www.newyankee.com/product/garage-workshop/
1463"Planter Boxes and Bench"January 15, 2000 (2000-01-15)0003https://www.newyankee.com/product/planter-boxes-and-bench/
1474"Croquet Set and Bench"January 22, 2000 (2000-01-22)0004https://www.newyankee.com/product/croquet-set-and-bench/
1485"Hanging Porch Swing"January 29, 2000 (2000-01-29)0005https://www.newyankee.com/product/hanging-porch-swing/
1496"Computer Desk"February 5, 2000 (2000-02-05)0006https://www.newyankee.com/product/computer-desk/
1507"Patio Trolley"February 12, 2000 (2000-02-12)0007https://www.newyankee.com/product/patio-trolley/
1518"Desk Top Writing Case"February 19, 2000 (2000-02-19)0008https://www.newyankee.com/product/desk-top-writing-case/
1529"Outdoor Patio Table"February 26, 2000 (2000-02-26)0009https://www.newyankee.com/product/outdoor-patio-table/
15310"English Server"March 4, 2000 (2000-03-04)0010https://www.newyankee.com/product/english-server/
15411"Sharpening Station"March 11, 2000 (2000-03-11)0011https://www.newyankee.com/product/sharpening-station/
15512"Jewelry Case"March 18, 2000 (2000-03-18)0012https://www.newyankee.com/product/jewelry-case/
15613"Breakfront Cabinet"March 25, 2000 (2000-03-25)0013https://www.newyankee.com/product/breakfront-cabinet/

Season 13 (2001)

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No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleOriginal air dateProd.
code
Project Page
1571"Jigs (Part 1)"January 6, 2001 (2001-01-06)0101https://www.newyankee.com/product/jigs/
1582"Jigs (Part 2)"January 13, 2001 (2001-01-13)0102https://www.newyankee.com/product/jigs/
1593"Hall Seat"January 20, 2001 (2001-01-20)0103https://www.newyankee.com/product/hall-seat/
1604"CD Storage Case"January 27, 2001 (2001-01-27)0104https://www.newyankee.com/product/cd-storage-case/
1615"Garden Armchair"February 3, 2001 (2001-02-03)0105https://www.newyankee.com/product/garden-armchair/
1626"Workshop Hutch"February 10, 2001 (2001-02-10)0106https://www.newyankee.com/product/workshop-hutch/
1637"Outdoor Cupboard"February 17, 2001 (2001-02-17)0107https://www.newyankee.com/product/outdoor-cupboard/
1648"Dressing Table (Part 1)"March 3, 2001 (2001-03-03)0108https://www.newyankee.com/product/dressing-table/
1659"Dressing Table (Part 2)"February 24, 2001 (2001-02-24)0109https://www.newyankee.com/product/dressing-table/
16610"Mailbox"March 10, 2001 (2001-03-10)0110https://www.newyankee.com/product/mailbox/
16711"Bath Cupboard"March 17, 2001 (2001-03-17)0111https://www.newyankee.com/product/bath-cupboard/
16812"Monastery Table"March 24, 2001 (2001-03-24)0112https://www.newyankee.com/product/monastery-table/
16913"Barrister Bookcase"March 31, 2001 (2001-03-31)0113https://www.newyankee.com/product/barrister-bookcase/

Season 14 (2002)

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No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleOriginal air dateProd.
code
Project Page
1701"Miter Bench and Storage (Part 1)"January 5, 2002 (2002-01-05)0201https://www.newyankee.com/product/miter-bench-and-storage/
1712"Miter Bench and Storage (Part 2)"January 12, 2002 (2002-01-12)0202https://www.newyankee.com/product/miter-bench-and-storage/
1723"Steamer Trunk"January 19, 2002 (2002-01-19)0203https://www.newyankee.com/product/steamer-trunk/
1734"Adirondack Loveseat"January 26, 2002 (2002-01-26)0204https://www.newyankee.com/product/adirondack-loveseat/
1745"Canopy Bed"February 2, 2002 (2002-02-02)0205https://www.newyankee.com/product/canopy-bed/
1756"Shaving Stand"February 9, 2002 (2002-02-09)0206https://www.newyankee.com/product/shaving-stand/
1767"Work Table and Clamp Cart"February 16, 2002 (2002-02-16)0207https://www.newyankee.com/product/work-table-and-clamp-cart/
1778"Pedestal Table"February 23, 2002 (2002-02-23)0208https://www.newyankee.com/product/pedestal-table/
1789"Four Drawer Chest"March 2, 2002 (2002-03-02)0209https://www.newyankee.com/product/four-drawer-chest/
17910"Wooden Bowls"March 9, 2002 (2002-03-09)0210https://www.thisoldhouse.com/watch/wooden-bowls-new-yankee-workshop
18011"Nightstand"March 16, 2002 (2002-03-16)0211https://www.newyankee.com/product/nightstand/
18112"Deck Chair"March 23, 2002 (2002-03-23)0212https://www.newyankee.com/product/deck-chair/
18213"Stepback Cupboard"March 30, 2002 (2002-03-30)0213https://www.newyankee.com/product/stepback-cupboard/

Season 15 (2003)

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No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleNotesProd.
code
Project Page
1831"Deluxe Router Station"A new revision of the router station Abram built in a previous episode.0301https://www.newyankee.com/product/deluxe-router-station/
1842"Sheep Shearing Coffee Table"TBA0302https://www.newyankee.com/product/sheep-shearing-coffee-table/
1853"Queen Anne Table"TBA0303https://www.newyankee.com/product/queen-anne/
1864"Cigar Chair (Part 1)"TBA0304https://www.newyankee.com/product/cigar-chair-table/
1875"Cigar Chair (Part 2)"TBA0305https://www.newyankee.com/product/cigar-chair-table/
1886"Beveled Glass Cupboard"TBA0306https://www.newyankee.com/product/beveled-glass-cupboard/
1897"Media Press (Part 1)"TBA0307https://www.newyankee.com/product/media-press/
1908"Media Press (Part 2)"TBA0308https://www.newyankee.com/product/media-press/
1919"Flagpole"TBA0309https://www.newyankee.com/product/flagpole/
19210"Regency Headboard"TBA0310https://www.newyankee.com/product/regency-headboard/
19311"Painted Corner Hutch"TBA0311https://www.newyankee.com/product/painted-corner-hutch/
19412"French Side Table"TBA0312https://www.newyankee.com/product/french-side-table/
19513"Wall Mounted Tool Chest"TBA0313https://www.newyankee.com/product/wall-mounted-tool-chest/

Season 16 (2004)

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No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleNotesProd.
code
Project Page
1961"The Butterfly Table"TBA0401https://www.newyankee.com/product/the-butterfly-table/
1972"The Folding Screen"TBA0402https://www.newyankee.com/product/the-folding-screen/
1983"The Flower Stand"TBA0403https://www.newyankee.com/product/the-flower-stand/
1994"The Shaker Bookcase"TBA0404https://www.newyankee.com/product/the-shaker-bookcase/
2005"The Tall Case Oak Clock"TBA0405https://www.newyankee.com/product/the-tall-case-oak-clock/
2016"The Dower Chest"TBA0406https://www.newyankee.com/product/the-dower-chest/
2027"The Windsor Chair (Part 1)"TBA0407https://www.newyankee.com/product/the-windsor-chair/
2038"The Windsor Chair (Part 2)"TBA0408https://www.newyankee.com/product/the-windsor-chair/
2049"The Lowboy"TBA0409https://www.newyankee.com/product/the-lowboy/
20510"The Pier Table"TBA0410https://www.newyankee.com/product/the-pier-table/
20611"The Dining Table"TBA0411https://www.newyankee.com/product/the-dining-table/
20712"The Mission Style Desk"TBA0412https://www.newyankee.com/product/the-mission-style-desk/
20813"The Gardener's Dry Sink"TBA0413https://www.newyankee.com/product/the-gardeners-dry-sink/

Season 17 (2005)

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No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleNotesProd.
code
Project Page
2091"Hall Mirror"TBA0501https://www.newyankee.com/product/hall-mirror/
2102"Bermuda Bench/Table"TBA0502https://www.newyankee.com/product/bermuda-bench-table/
2113"Ottoman"TBA0503https://www.newyankee.com/product/ottoman/
2124"Bermuda Chest"TBA0504https://www.newyankee.com/product/bermuda-chest/
2135"Federal-Style Game Table"TBA0505https://www.newyankee.com/product/federal-style-game-table/
2146"Lathe 101"First in a series of tool-specific episodes that provide
instruction and techniques for using a particular shop tool.
0506https://www.newyankee.com/product/lathe-101/
2157"Side Chair"TBA0507https://www.newyankee.com/product/side-chair/
2168"Tilt Top Table"TBA0508https://www.newyankee.com/product/tilt-top-table/
2179"Highboy (Part 1)"TBA0509https://www.newyankee.com/product/highboy/
21810"Highboy (Part 2)"TBA0510https://www.newyankee.com/product/highboy/
21911"Kitchen Island"TBA0511https://www.newyankee.com/product/kitchen-island-2/
22012"Carved Wooden Signs"TBA0512No Project Page
22113"The Library System"TBA0513https://www.newyankee.com/product/the-library-system/

Season 18 (2006)

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No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleNotesProd.
code
Project Page
2221"Colonial Style Mantel"TBA0601https://www.newyankee.com/product/colonial-style-mantel/
2232"Plantation Shutters"TBA0602https://www.newyankee.com/product/plantation-shutters/
2243"Workshop Helpers"TBA0603https://www.newyankee.com/product/workshop-helpers/
2254"Poker Table"TBA0604https://www.newyankee.com/product/poker-table/
2265"New Yankee Shop Clock"TBA0605https://www.newyankee.com/product/new-yankee-shop-clock/
2276"Router 101 (Part 1)"Continuation of a series of tool-specific episodes that provide
instruction and techniques for using a particular shop tool.
0606No Project Page
2287"Router 101 (Part 2)"TBA0607No Project Page
2298"Corner Table"TBA0608https://www.newyankee.com/product/corner-table/
2309"Greek Revival Bookcase"TBA0609https://www.newyankee.com/product/greek-revival-bookcase/
23110"Storage Shed"TBA0610https://www.newyankee.com/product/storage-shed/
23211"Wall Hung Console"TBA0611https://www.newyankee.com/product/wall-hung-console/
23312"Corner Chair"TBA0612https://www.newyankee.com/product/corner-chair/
23413"Wall Paneling"TBA0613https://www.newyankee.com/product/wall-paneling/

Season 19 (2007)

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No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleNotesProd.
code
Project Page
2351"Giltwood Mirror"TBA0701https://www.newyankee.com/product/giltwood-mirror/
2362"Entrance Door"TBA0702https://www.newyankee.com/product/entrance-door/
2373"Old Pine Dry Sink"TBA0703https://www.newyankee.com/product/old-pine-dry-sink/
2384"Martha's Candlestand"TBA0704https://www.newyankee.com/product/marthas-candlestand/
2395"Dominy Clock"TBA0705https://www.newyankee.com/product/dominy-clock/
2406"Cowboy Sideboard"TBA0706https://www.newyankee.com/product/cowboy-sideboard/
2417"Painted Cupboard"TBA0707https://www.newyankee.com/product/painted-cupboard/
2428"Table Saw 101 (Part 1)"Continuation of a series of tool-specific episodes that provide
instruction and techniques for using a particular shop tool.
0708https://www.newyankee.com/product/table-saw-101-part-1-2/
2439"Table Saw 101 (Part 2)"TBA0709https://www.newyankee.com/product/table-saw-101-part-1-2/
24410"Taunton Chest"TBA0710https://www.newyankee.com/product/taunton-chest/
24511"Bowfront Chest"TBA0711https://www.newyankee.com/product/bowfront-chest/
24612"Nest of Tables"TBA0712https://www.newyankee.com/product/nest-of-tables/
24713"Window Bench"TBA0713https://www.newyankee.com/product/window-bench/

Season 20 (2008)

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Season 20 varied slightly in format from previous seasons in that the first nine episodes were devoted to a single, larger project. This project involved a kitchen remodeling and focused on cabinet construction. The kitchen being remodeled belongs to Morash. Season 20 also represented the last season in which original projects were constructed for the show.

No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleNotesProd.
code
Project Page
2481"Kitchen Cabinet Basics (Part 1)"TBA0801http://www.newyankee.com/getproduct.php?0801
2492"Kitchen Cabinet Basics (Part 2)"TBA0802http://www.newyankee.com/getproduct.php?0801
2503"The Hot Wall"TBA0803http://www.newyankee.com/getproduct.php?0803
2514"The Wet Wall"TBA0804http://www.newyankee.com/getproduct.php?0804
2525"The Pantry"TBA0805http://www.newyankee.com/getproduct.php?0805
2536"The Kitchen Office"TBA0806http://www.newyankee.com/getproduct.php?0806
2547"The Island"TBA0807http://www.newyankee.com/getproduct.php?0807
2558"The Wet Bar"TBA0808http://www.newyankee.com/getproduct.php?0808
2569"Finish and Install"TBA0809http://www.newyankee.com/getproduct.php?0809
25710"Adirondack Trio"TBA0810https://www.newyankee.com/product/adirondack-trio/
25811"All-Weather Loveseat"TBA0811https://www.newyankee.com/product/all-weather-loveseat/
25912"Lolling Chair"TBA0812https://www.newyankee.com/product/lolling-chair/
26013"Tap Table"Last original project built.0813https://www.newyankee.com/product/tap-table/

Season 21 (2009)

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Season 21 stood out from other seasons in that it had approximately twice the number of episodes of any previous season. The season also varied from previous seasons in that no new projects were built. Instead each episode rebroadcast a project built in a previous season. All of the rebroadcast episodes were from either the ninth or tenth season. Each "new" episode consisted of the original episode prefaced by a newly recorded introduction by Abram.

No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleNotesProd.
code
2611"Planter's Desk"Original episode #901.0901
2622"Turkey Table"Original episode #902.0902
2633"Nantucket Settle"Original episode #903.0903
2644"Tiger Maple Washstand"Original episode #904.0904
2655"Dough Box"Original episode #905.0905
2666"Garden Gate"Original episode #906.0906
2677"Serving Trays"Original episode #907.0907
2688"Carousel Table"Original episode #908.0908
2699"Seven Drawer Chest"Original episode #909.0909
27010"Hat Rack"Original episode #910.0910
27111"Greenhouse (Part 1)"Original episodes #911/#912.0911
27212"Greenhouse (Part 2)"Original episodes #911/#912.0912
27313"Fireplace Mantle"Original episode #913.0913
27414"Irish Table"Original episode #9801.0914
27515"Linen Press"Original episode #9802.0915
27616"Walnut Table"Original episode #9803.0916
27717"Library Ladder"Original episode #9804.0917
27818"Old Pine Bar"Original episode #9805.0918
27919"Morris Chair"Original episode #9806.0919
28020"Cupola"Original episode #9807.0920
28121"Mesquite Bookcase"Original episode #9808.0921
28222"Chop Saw Station"Original episode #9809.0922
28323"Whirligig"Original episode #9810.0923
28424"Chaise Lounge"Original episode #9811.0924
28525"Roll Top Desk (Part 1)"Original episodes #9812/#9813.0925
28626"Roll Top Desk (Part 2)"Original episodes #9812/#9813.0926

References

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  1. ^ "New Yankee Workshop - About The New Yankee Workshop". Newyankee.com. 2000-01-30. Retrieved 2011-02-16.
  2. ^ Potter, Tony. "Norm Abram Closes 'Yankee Workshop' - Roger Catlin | TV Eye". Blogs.courant.com. Retrieved 2011-02-16.
  3. ^ "Festool Connect 2013 - Norm Abram". youtube.com. 2013-03-21. Archived from the original on 2021-12-13. Retrieved 2013-03-21.
  4. ^ "Important Update: New Yankee Workshop". This Old House. 1 September 2022. Archived from the original on 3 September 2022. Retrieved 7 September 2022.
  5. ^ "A Message from Russ". YouTube. 13 January 2023.
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  • The New Yankee Workshop Official Web site which includes project information, videos, and measured drawings. Viewers can also upload photographs of their own version of their favorite New Yankee projects under the Community section.
  • The New Yankee Workshop Official YouTube channel featuring all of the episodes and recent updates from Russell Morash, show creator, producer, and director.
  • The New Yankee Workshop at IMDb
  • A Norm Abram Fan Site features documentation of tools used in the series and a comprehensive program guide
  • TV.com Information about the show; includes Original Air Date and project dimensions.