Miter Bench and Storage [AI HD] | S14 E1 & 2

A well-equipped workshop will need a bench for a miter saw. In this two part project, Norm builds a useful model with extensions on both sides of the saw, an adjustable stop block, an auxiliary guide for use with an adjacent radial saw table, and much more. The bench base is fully equipped with pull-out drawers sized to house Norm's most-used power tools and accessories. One of those, the "dedicated" mortiser, has its own pull-out shelf with a bench-top fixture that secures the tool and provides extension to support and stabilize longer stock. This will be a popular project to anyone who wants to build useful organized storage in the workshop.
This is an HD version created using an AI program.
Season: 14 | Episodes: 1 & 2
Original Air Date: January 5, 2002
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[@newyankeeworkshop]

Just a note about the audio. This is actually a little better than the version we have but there is a strange echo quality to it. The AI only works on the video so unfortunately we were not able to do much with the audio other than some manual adjustments. Russ is on the hunt for a better version. If we find one we'll post a new video. We only posted this version as we had a lot of requests to post this episode as people want to build a new bench!

[@markmorris51]

Why not just have the original episode of the 1st one and have 2nd part ( on a dog leach ) kinda , like , 1st episode goes in , and wenn finished it drops out and 2nd part drops in it , the sound was/is very good . I liked watching them that way , because it was much clearer and understandable . It was like 1st episode had a " link or line " to the 2nd episode it would play automatically ( ideally ) . Norm took Saturday to do 1st episode and Sunday to do 2nd episode ( 1st half ( Saturday ) an 2nd half on Sunday ) . It's difficult to merge 2 episodes an make a movie .

[@AlexCBrandon]

There’s a way to help this using de-verb which is a part of iZotope audio restoration tools. Could always give it a shot!

[@newyankeeworkshop]

We'll check it out. Thanks@@AlexCBrandon

[@tbone0785]

whatever you're doing....you're doing it just fine. I'm just thankful these episodes are here for us to enjoy and learn from. Thank you for your efforts

[@drewburke31]

We're just grateful you're making these episodes accessible.

[@stevemollis5416]

Watched Norm well over 30 years as many of you have. I have been wood working well over 35 years myself, and I’m my humble opinion, Norm “is” the GOAT of Master Carpentry. Thank you Norm for allowing myself and others to learn from your vast knowledge base. Stephen…..

[@MrAnimal1971]

I specifically looked for this episode. After watching Norm all of my life I finally can build my radial arm station. At 53, I still feel like that little kid in awe of Norm.

[@JesseStella-nc4hi]

Being a Connecticut Yankee,,, and watching Norm in a nice warm and dry New England wood shop with snow falling..... Well it just can't get any better than that. What I wouldn't give to be in a flannel shirt in the shop watching it snow!!!!

[@JesseStella-nc4hi]

Oh . Love that low winter sun coming through the windows too .

[@mrpiccolo23]

@@JesseStella-nc4hi This. There are times when you can hear the birds outside while Norm is working. Beautiful. No background music, just the noise of the router. I love the cinéma verité quality of Russ' direction. Nowadays on This Old House, the 'shop' windows are really just dummy openings with frosted glass and LEDs to make it look like there's some kind of daylight. Fake stuff!

[@mattevans7884]

This was always my favourite pair of episodes. I can't explain why but i'm so happy you put them up. Not worried about the sound, it happens!! Thank you for continuing to let us see our favourite Master Carpenter, even after all these years!

[@jeffclayton-hindahl8500]

I love your show I look forward to learning a lot from these videos Thank you

[@christopherstein106]

A special thank you to Russ, Norm Abram and the NYW for letting us stream these classic episodes to build great things that enrich our lives. When are you going the stream the original 1996 Router Station. That would be in high demand.

[@ralphgottsleben5487]

One of the best woodworkers of all times, he has left his mark. 😊

[@paulschraith2578]

THANK YOU , THANK YOU , THANK YOU! I loved watching over 30 years ago,and being so inspired by Norm and his confidence building teaching methods! He gave me the feeling that there isn’t anything that can’t be made! Quality throughout every project! STILL WATCHING and enjoying every show! I hope young viewers stumble across these shows and it ignites the passion for woodworking in them as well!

[@newyankeeworkshop]

Glad you are enjoying the show! It's projects like these that show how Norm really thinks things through before he starts anything.

[@thyslop1737]

Norm doing it blindfolded. Norm constructing the workbench like it was Queen Anne furniture.

[@kuehnel16]

I tuned in every Saturday to see what new tools he just got 😊. Still have a autographed picture of Norm he gave me when he was at a Central Hardware store in St Louis MO.

[@matteberry58]

You've been a great teacher, comedian and virtual friend. I look forward to following you future adventures. God bless you Ken

[@rickcimino5483]

I enjoyed this show so much when I was in my 20s. Seeing this episode now, I'm realizing how much extra work he made for himself on the miter saw side.....if he had simply dropped the miter saw so that the bed was level with the table he would not have had to make those raised beds. Either way, always an enjoyable watch.

[@jamesisabella8740]

I built this project from the NYW plans years ago in my home shop. I had to adjust it a bit for size, but it came out perfectly! I just took my time, and thought it through before making any cuts.

[@gordonmckay4780]

If you live in Canada, that straight edge clamp is easy to find at Princess Auto. They come in various lengths and the price is right

[@andrewmacgregor8717]

I watched Narm back in the day and always enjoyed the show. He was (and is) a bit of an inspiration and its fun to see them again. That dust vent must be the single biggest PITA in that shop. If I was building the base cabinet i think I want to install the drawer slides, hardware and fronts up on a bench first, and then put the finished units in place. I know this design saves on duplicate plywood sides but the time and awkward working environment just isn't worth the $80 saving of a sheet of three quarter plywood (IMHO).

[@woodweld5510]

That was an awesome video! Norm has inspired me many years ago to build my own home and shop. Not to mention all the cabinets in them. I'm glad we have these videos to watch and learn from. Thanks

[@papascruffy]

That's the most impressive work bench I've ever seen! Awesome work man!

[@dantovey2785]

So pleased to see this posted up, its a fantastic project. Always loved the practical builds

[@benhynum9879]

I love the wipe at the beginning.

[@williamowen9528]

Thank goodness you posted this as I am finally getting around to building one and wasnt sure if I could find my old VHS recording of these episodes!

[@tomjoseph1444]

It is amazing how technology has changed. When I was a young woodworker and this show was on originally, I was agog at the tools he had. Now, most of them I would not use as much better ones have come along. i.e., track saws, sliding compound miters, etc..

[@mrpiccolo23]

I want a Radial Arm just for the dado ability. Cutting dados blind on a table saw is a hassle!

[@chipsterb4946]

@@mrpiccolo23I suspect that this use of the radial arm saw might be why dado blades aren’t legal in Europe. Not that Norm is being careless, but you certainly can see how that tool combination could result in really nasty accidents.

[@mabendass]

@@chipsterb4946 It's never the tools fault if someone gets hurt. It is ALWAYS the person using it that is at fault for injuring themself.

[@macmcevoy2147]

Still good to watch Norm

[@paulreynolds9003]

Great show ,I’ve watched this for 1000 of hours over the years.

[@jameswortner6135]

Great intro and compliments to the crew on showing the AI transition on these old videos. Simply amazing. The echo audio you get used to through both episodes - like others have stated, I prefer this new video format and will give on the audio. Thanks to the crew for brining these episodes back in 2023 AI quality! Over the 30+ years with Norm I have followed his woodworking teachings for the most part exactly as he showed on The New Yankee Workshop - from tools (hand, power and stationary) to shop layout and accessories to shop furniture. I have to admit, I diverged on the mitre/chop saw from Norm... Opted for a mobile stand with extensions for my mitre/chop saw versus a stationary set up. I have a Dewalt 12" mitre saw with a Dewalt mobile stand - kind of like a dolly/working station I can move the saw inside my shop or outside when I need it at the project site. Regarding the Delta mortiser bench top tool... A simpler solution to mount to the bench top is to drill 3/8" holes down into the top and use 1/4" bolts, washers and wing-nuts to secure it to the bench top. No need for the cut out. This simpler install for my Delta mortiser has worked great for me for over 20+ years on bench top of a Veritas Radial Arm Saw station I built for my old Craftsman RAS. I do the same set up with tool specific holes in this RAS station top for an old Porter Cable table top router, Leigh dove tail jig and Porter Cable pocket hole jig. Simpler and stronger in my experience than cutting out a replacement footing for the tool. My two cents here. Again and as always, thanks to Norm, Russ and the 2023 crew for making these classics available again on You Tube. Thanks for these wonderful memories!

[@newyankeeworkshop]

Glad you are enjoying the show. Sounds like you've got quite a set-up yourself. Keep making sawdust!

[@scottschannon692]

So much great information and instruction. Thank you!

[@vmoutsop]

The upscaling looks great

[@davidcrossley7145]

It’s great watching Norm he is a top professional.Only wish I had a work shop like his 👍

[@BeastieView]

Thank you for making these shows available. I enjoyed the original airing and now.

[@ThomasSmith-fz6wq]

I am about to build one. Thank you Norm.

[@rootvalue]

I liked that HD transition!

[@albertmccoy9639]

Thank you norm & and this old house

[@preiter20]

LOVE the enhanced video!!

[@johnchurchill786]

Thank you so much for showing this! Two of my favourite videos, and I’m going revamp my shop so building something similar. Thanks again!👍👍👍

[@robertclines7519]

I sure do miss Norm and his teaching

[@kenharper5755]

When it comes to chamfers you don’t want to cut corners 😊

[@thomasaccuntius9946]

I have 2 miter saes and a radial arm saw in the same bench slso. I built the areas under the miter saws open so sawdust falls thru. Then I built a hood area with a sloped bottom which will let dust and scraps to fall into a pladtic tote which sets below.

[@kuehnel16]

Norms Dream Shop. If Norm used it ,I had to have it 😊❤

[@stevew270]

Norm is a master, no argument about it!

[@chipsterb4946]

I’m intrigued by the “old fashioned” approach to making a run of cabinets. No floating toe kick. No series of boxes with parallel panels right next to each other. Instead an efficient use of sheet goods and a robust frame to support the top.

[@buzzbait3345]

Way before U Tube, there was Norm!

[@stevet5238]

Norm did it again .

[@wdwtx2.0]

Nice.

[@chrissawyer69]

Norm's great!

[@beantown_billy2405]

I'm not reading the manuals for my power tools Norm, you're not the boss of me

[@chuss8477]

I was wondering why you don't build a small structure out side the shop for the dust collector? It would delete the trilling hazard.

[@1mrhamel]

Is it me or is the audio slightly misaligned, like its doubled up?

[@prototype3a]

Yeah, audio is doubled up as a result of that left/right bar transition edit thing. I honestly hate that transition.

[@newyankeeworkshop]

@@prototype3a That's just showing the AI upsample. The audio is actually messed up on the original copy we have.

[@StoneBasses]

@@newyankeeworkshop we have this one on DVD if it's ever needed.

[@kuehnel16]

Is there any way of getting Norm to drop in from time to time and make something. 🤔 😊😁. I know he's retired but maybe for Christmas 🎄 😁

[@kylehurley8655]

Why did Norm build the miter box extensions taller than the miter saw’s work surface? 32:29

[@clifflosak4432]

Dear Norm, I have been a fan of yours going back to TOH. I was thrilled when you began your series New Yankee Workshop and followed you and the show to the last episode. I am interested in making a pull out shelf for my computer tower, similar to the one you installed for your dedicated mortiser from season 14/episodes 1 & 2. If you would kindly give me the make and model of the slide hardware and suggest where I can purchase same. Thanks in advance for your courtesy. Cliff Losak

[@newyankeeworkshop]

In most plans the slides are listed as from Rockler. The model numbers unfortunately have changed since back then. If anything they will be better now.

[@clifflosak4432]

Thank you, much obliged.

[@stevekennedy8748]

I was wondering if you could describe the round gulp hood that you attached to the underside of the bench for your miter saw dust collection beneath the saw. That seems like a great concept, and I'd like to try to do the same thing beneath my bench. Was it a purchased part, or was it custom-made? Thank you!

[@markmorris51]

You guys have single Episodes separately which are better , just tag them together and say " here is an 1 1/2 hrs of good Workmanship enjoy it " . !? Have fun watching .

[@carmenblascoblasco8750]

Por favor..suptitulos en español.. Asi sabremos lo que usted explica...❤

[@djjones2407]

i know this is old but wouldn't the big drawers have benefited from a double rail on each side?

[@StoneBasses]

Mortising tool ended up permanently mounted to the bench after all that work, no?

[@sapulpaorganics5402]

Great build. Got some nice ideas too......But you keep saying "we" You have a mouse in your pocket???

[@paulchereshkoff6278]

Im not sure why its so hard to find a radial arm saw can you help me PLEASE

[@newyankeeworkshop]

They fell out of popularity but you can find used Craftsman ones on eBay. The new ones are very expensive since they are a niche item.

[@MatthewRMacKinnon]

Audio mix it pretty difficult to enjoy, hopefully this gets re-uploaded

[@tmdwu3110]

Why? Just sounds like robotic Norm.

[@peybak]

Does anyone know if there was an episode on how that gate for the workshop was made? I am looking for some kind of a guidance on how to make a sliding door like that. Thanks!

[@newyankeeworkshop]

We don't show how Norm made the famous sliding door as he put it together in one evening to close up the shop 😀 Russ mentions it on his first video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZyxmYqdpLmnmpo

[@peybak]

@@newyankeeworkshop I see. Thank you. It's a really neat creation.

[@mrpiccolo23]

@@newyankeeworkshop Seeing that it was made from half-lap joints inspired me to make a giant cupboard door with half laps because I don't have a mortiser to do mortise and tenon! Thanks Norm!

[@42fontenator]

Today, a shop on TV would be full of POWERMATIC and FESTOOL, at a cost of $150,000 in all.

[@SPMech1]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@MarkChilluffo]

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[@WoodworkingDaddy]

The audio is not as good as the other videos you've posted but I'd rather have this classic episode with poor audio then not have it at all!

[@BillMulholland1]

🤝👍

[@2sumu]

4:43

[@mwh4]

Nawm!

[@John-v5f4l]

pbs

[@jeffreysearle2996]

Hello, I’ve always wondered why the show was called the new Yankee workshop? Was there a Yankee workshop years ago?

[@newyankeeworkshop]

We get that question a lot! I'll get Russ to answer it when we do more behind the scene videos.

[@mrpiccolo23]

There was a 'Yankee Workshop' or 'Old Yankee Workshop' associated with Sturbridge Village way back when, if I recall something I read a while back correctly.

[@MAGAMAN]

I believe there is a term "New Yankee" which this is referring to, sort of like a new generation. I can't seem to find anything doing an online search because all I get are "New York Yankee" and "New Yankee Workshop" results.

[@lambertwang7633]

❤❤❤ thank you for the great show. ❤❤❤