Classic Kitchen Cabinets | S11 E9

[@frankturner1506]

I bought these plans 20+ years ago. They've been refinished and re-doored several times, but they're still there.

[@mrpiccolo23]

Why re-doored?

[@frankturner1506]

Because I'm married to a woman who likes to redecorate.@@mrpiccolo23

[@RedRoyce]

Just think if Norm had all the new tools out for us today? I seen an update of him on a show and he's lost a bunch of weight and looks good. Would love to see just a few new shows, what do you think Norm? LOL Thanks for all you have given to us over the years. This show was much shorter then could have been and didn't show all the tedious setups of his tools to get it dialed in just perfect. Much time went into it with the drawings, getting the right materials, setups and then to do it with cameras on, amazing. Makes me want to go out into my garage shop and build something.

[@mhos5730]

Norm has an ability to explain concepts and techniques like no other. Thank you for sharing the knowledge.

[@kuehnel16]

Norm always made building these projects look so easy. It was like zip zap done 😊😊 👏👏👏👏

[@rogerdudra178]

This show gave me the confidence to remake my kitchen here in the middle of Montana. I needed the kitchen 'modern'.

[@retiredafce3373]

It turned out great!

[@alsprettycreations8005]

wow. I remember 20 years ago when I first saw this episode, I wanted that same pocket hole machine that Norm had. But it was way out of my tool budget at the time. But now that I have the Kreg Forman pocket hole machine at half the price of Norm's pocket hole machine. I can't help but to think, how more efficient my Kreg Forman pocket hole machine is over Norms pocket hole machine. Norms machine was heavy and had a 2-action operation (forward / backward) to drill the pocket hole. Whereas my Kreg Forman machine, in very light weight and only has 1- action to drill pocket holes. Great memories .

[@blakecollie8770]

The one norm had was a porter cable the good thing about the one he had it cut the pocket at a shallow angle all you need was you thumb to hold the joints flush the kreg jig cut the pocket at a steep angle and require a clamp to hold the joints flush otherwise it will ride up when screwing the two peice together

[@rudyschwab7709]

I'd like to see a "Where are they now?" type video showing what has become of all the NYW projects. I imagine many are still treasured, some were trashed, and others are out there just waiting to be found.

[@capti443]

Why, ol’ Norm could do another whole series on analysis of what worked, what didn’t, make changes & use updated techniques, tools, and materials, and build new pieces!

[@patricksquires77]

@@capti443I agree 100% Russ Morash has many as well as Norm. On this KZbin channel - Russ did do a follow up on the pergola, kids playhouse, center turn table dining table, and adirondak chairs. He also gave a quick info tour on some of the shops ‘decor’ including a viewer was able to provide the original building photo of on of the old signs.

[@patricksquires77]

@@capti443You can tell Norm appeases some fandom appearances and interviews but always stresses that he is staying retired chill… but then he adds that he is building a house, shop, sailboat… seems like he is not retired but out of the eye of the camera 😅

[@ekim72]

Great vid, keep 'em coming.

[@Normal1855]

WOW! That pocket hole jig is HUGE! 🤣

[@canifixit3504]

I never missed an episode if I could help it but when I knew I'd miss one I set my vcr to record so I could still watch Miss this show but Norm dose deserve to retire

[@danieldieringer7778]

I would really like to get the material list and drawings for the kitchen cabinets projects

[@Rugbyleaguefan]

I’m confused as to what Norm did at 15:30 when he says the cut isn’t square to the face can anyone explains what he means please ?

[@knutboersma4386]

The step between the face of the panel and the bevel to the edge isn't a 90 degree angle. Because the table saw blade ran at a 10 degree pitch, that step undercuts the face at an 80 degree angle. Norm puts the blade back to 90 degrees and then cuts that undercut away, squaring up the transition between the face and the bevel

[@aaqilian5.085]

Can you explain what YOU mean? That’s illiterate gibberish, guy

[@johngallati8164]

WHERE THE HE.. YOU BEEN!!!!????

[@BillMulholland1]

👍

[@NathanSeeley]

I don't have a table saw, could I make the joints using my router and a guide rail?

[@Rubbernecker]

Yes.

[@stuartandrews4344]

@@Rubbernecker Agree.You can make quite a few joints with various home made router jigs,some great books available on subject..

[@Normal1855]

Yes you could. Same basic steps. A fence guide, and a router bit.

[@carloshernandez-uo1pz]

So where do we get the measured list

[@newyankeeworkshop]

All the plans are on our website. The Classic Kitchen Cabinets are here: www.newyankee.com/episode/classic-kitchen-cabinets/

[@louisbubb4014]

Pretty sure that pocket hole jig runs on vacuum tubes...

[@LynnePedigoRidayReiter]

No, it works on clockwork and gears. Wound with a large cast iron crank.

[@blakecollie8770]

I never seen cope and stick done like that with the stick ran first then the cope

[@John-v5f4l]

pbs

[@seanseoltoir]

MDF? LMAO... That crap is only good for sacrificial tops on radial arm saws...

[@cliffgrimes895]

That’s what I was thinking. Here in the humid south, I have come to loath mdf. It is smooth and flat and uniform, when it’s new, but in the long run, it turns into a puffed, disjointed mess, even with a protective coat of paint or other sealant.

[@seanseoltoir]

@@cliffgrimes895 -- Agreed... And some of the idiotic ceiling fan manufacturers make the fan blades out of this type of fiberboard and then advertise them as suitable for in a covered outdoor area (e.g. veranda)... Doesn't take too long before the blades are a bit droopy... :)

[@mntriangle]

Although interesting to watch, it's obvious this video is over 20 years old. Not only is the cabinet way out of style (did anyone ever like those raised panel partial overlay doors?), but there is a fundamental disconnect between this video and the DIY viewer that no longer cuts it on KZbin. Anyone who has such fancy tools and jigs (like the pocket screw machine), doesn't need a how-to video like this. It's fine as a "how it's made video", but today there are lower cost tools and alternate techniques that make such a project more accessible to more people. This is not a criticism of the original program, it's just an observation on how things have changed.

[@starlight55971]

I agree that these days there are lower-cost and fancy tools these days, and that styles have changed over time (did anyone ever like olive-colored Formica countertops?) But these aren't on KZbin to compete with modern how-to videos. Quite a number of us grew up with this show before the internet was even a thing, and reading other comments, people other than me were inspired by and built projects from the show. I still have in use in my home three pieces I built and one of those projects inspired me to design my own pen turning cabinet. So of course things have changed, but people still hand-cut dovetails and craft wood without power tools even though there are lower cost tools and alternate techniques. I commend you for watching one of the episodes and hopefully you will find some inspiration to build what you want to, how you want to, based on something Norm did all these years ago.

[@mntriangle]

@@starlight55971 Fair comment. 👍 I grew up with this show and the original "This Old House" as well (translation: I'm old!)

[@brianrowe6435]

@@starlight55971 I grew up watching the new yankee workshop, and I am thankful that I was. I learned early on how to use proper joinery in cabinets and I see all over KZbin people using pocket holes for everything and of course it works but it looks like swiss cheese! I just think people have gone backwards in the learning of these things!