Victorian Kitchen Table | S5 E1

Its great to watch these shows again years later. Norm has been an inspiration to millions of woodworkers.

Thank you for the videos I had no idea till now how much I loved watching these when growing up norm was a class act

I'm really enjoying these videos!! They all bring back so many memories.

Turned out great. I really like the look of the plain pine. Only to be able to find nice looking pine boards like that today.

I think that Norm deserves to be awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom from the president. This award recognizes great American civilians. Norm has taught or inspired countless Americans to work with their hands over his many years on TV. He is a true American and deserves this great honor (imo).

Made a table like this years ago, watched this to get an idea how to add a drawer. Thanks.

I was always excited to watch the weekly episodes back in the day.
The methods and ideas have been well used.
Thanks!

No disrespect intended. But that shop has about a 1/2 Million dollars worth of tools. How much quality furniture can one buy with 1/2 Million dollars???????

Thanks for sharing

Such great work.

Should made the table with detachable legs. It would make it easy to transport.

Good to see Norm again. My skills will never compare, but I get plenty of tips how to get it right on the small projects I take on. 👍

Dave Griffin and Steve Ho and Thomas Chau how is notm abram and Tom Silva and roger and richard we always watch them on tv

Knowlegde can change your fate and English can accomplish your future

I’ve built several of his projects 20 years ago and still have them. I enjoyed every minute making them.

Truly a great man and a great woodworker

That heart pine looked so amazing. I just don't know that I'd want to stain it and lose the natural colors.

When I first watched this oh so many years ago, as a novice, it seemed overwhelming. Having gained a little experience since then, I find many useful tips and tricks.

One of the things I love about Norm is how matter-of-factly he embraced new technologies and tools, totally unencumbered by ideologies of what is and isn’t “real” or “authentic” woodworking. A sign of a woodworker sure of his craft and craftsmanship. He knew what he wanted to accomplish and accomplished it in the most efficient manner he could think of.

Contrast this with so much of today’s woodworking content — so many woodworkers seek to define themselves by what tools or processes they use (or don’t use).

I have no doubt that in today’s NYW there’d be a big CNC machine that would be used often.

Love this series, but why did you skip S5E04 Oak Coffee Table? It's not the same as S04E04 Coffee Table which you did post?
And what about S04E13 Ladder-back Chair? That's another great project that I'd love to see Norm building.
Do you plan on ultimately posting all of the episodes?
Anyway, thanks for what you've done so far.

It's so great to be able to watch this show again. It's absolutely meditating experience.

Is there more info on the river-wood supplier from Florida anyone can share?

Can you imagine Norm doing a Tom Fidgeon style hand tool video.

@ newyankeeworkshop A channel called Alex Alex has a 161 episodes. Likes this one better. Thank you 👍

Editors Note: His budget will not stretch.

I love that classic kitchen table with its end drawer, handy for table mats, napkins, coasters etc. Many kitchens now would have an island though, personally I prefer the flexibility of a table. Having done wood lathe work myself, I appreciate your duplicating gizmo as I know how tricky it can be to make identical lamps, legs etc.

Simply timeless and Beautiful!
Norm Abram Style.
Thanks Norm and Russ!

Norm Abram sure makes me want to build an enclosed porch onto a house.

love the pattern in this wood so cool. Norm's vids will last forever amen.

thanks, Norm! your videos are so good to watch.

I love the look of the wood you used. There's a few other episodes where you used reclaimed river wood. Does anyone know where to purchase it? Lumber, not wood that's been turned into something. I can only find mostly paneling and 3/4 inch tongue and groove flooring planks.