Season 12 poster

Season 12

(2000)

Overview

Norm builds planter boxes and a bench out of cypress, a croquet set and bench, a hanging porch swing and outdoor patio table out of teak, a computer desk, a mahogany patio trolley, a chestnut desktop writing case, an English server, a jewelry case, and a breakfront cabinet. For "shop tools and techniques", he spends two episodes assembling a garage workshop and builds a sharpening station.

Cast

Norm Abram as Host
Norm Abram

as Host

Episodes

Garage Workshop (1) poster

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January 1, 2000

If only I had a workshop like Norm's, I could build anything. Norm puts an end to this common viewer lament when he sho…

Garage Workshop (2) poster

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January 8, 2000

If only I had a workshop like Norm's, I could build anything. Norm puts an end to this common viewer lament when he sho…

Planter Boxes and Bench poster

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January 15, 2000

Norm crafts modular outdoor planters and a bench that are so versatile, they can be used to transform any deck or patio…

Croquet Set and Bench poster

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January 22, 2000

Following a trip to Newport, Rhode Island to learn the finer points of the game, Norm builds his own special croquet ma…

Hanging Porch Swing poster

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January 29, 2000

Norm discovers a beautiful antique porch swing that has been delighting fans for generations and decides we must have o…

Computer Desk poster

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February 5, 2000

Bowing to numerous requests from fans, Norm designs and builds a complex of clever spaces for the home office that will…

Patio Trolley poster

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February 12, 2000

This handsome trolley is just the thing to roll around the patio when there are beverages and food to serve. Norm build…

Desk Top Writing Case poster

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February 19, 2000

After looking through the offerings of a country store, Norm finds the inspiration to build a small lock-and-key style …

Outdoor Patio Table poster

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February 26, 2000

Norm adds to his growing collection of outdoor furniture projects when he builds this round, teak patio table that is b…

English Server poster

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March 4, 2000

Norm wanders into a country European antique shop and walks out with a treasure, a low English server, also commonly kn…

Sharpening Station poster

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March 11, 2000

You can't do the work, unless the tools are sharp... is the mantra of woodworkers everywhere. Norm celebrates this sent…

Jewelry Case poster

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March 18, 2000

Norm shops for a perfect gift for a loved one, discovers an exquisite jewelry case, and decides to replicate it back in…

Breakfront Cabinet poster

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March 25, 2000

Home woodworkers, who look to The New Yankee Workshop for ideas in creating attractive storage spaces, will love Norm's…