A Message from Russ

Russell Morash welcomes you to the official "The New Yankee Workshop" channel with a brief message and tour of the workshop.
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[@itsjackcohen]

That's my grandfather! Bravo, Papa. Excited to help you share NYW with a whole new audience here on KZbin. And thank you all for the incredibly kind and thoughtful comments. If there are behind-the-scenes stories you'd like to hear him cover in future videos, let us know. ♥

[@johnchambers12]

When i was a young boy i used to watch my grandfather do woodworking for my family and our neighbors and it is a blessing to me as a grandfather who’s life took another path, i machined steel parts, to see your grandfather sharing this with the world!

[@rabbit6872]

I gotta know, did someone suffer a gruesome eye injury or something? “And remember, there is no more important safety rule than to wear these, safety glasses” has been quoted in my shop at least a 1000 times. Maybe more. (But I will say we never forget, either, so mission accomplished!)

[@ron.v]

@Jack Cohen Thanks for the post. We're looking forward to more great videos from you master carpenters. I'm not fond of the name "carpenter", though. Y'all have always been a measure above (even though I respect carpenters) so I wanted to call you cabinet makers or furniture makers instead. You are artists, the best in the business.

[@thisolesignguy2733]

I gotta say, he sure looks good for his age. I remember watching NYW when I was a kid when he did an interview with Norm, and it's almost like he's as spry as he was then. I'm so glad NYW is on KZbin now. One of my all-time favorite shows, and I'm glad that they're still as great as I remember!

[@bog6282]

Bring on the stories! Would love to hear shop talk!

[@craigbrewer433]

I can still hear, "Before we get started I'd like to take a moment to talk about shop safety. Be sure to read, understand and follow all the safety rules that come with your power tools. Knowing how to use your power tools PROPERLY will greatly reduce the risk of personal injury. And remember this. There is no other more important safety rule than to wear THESE... safety glasses." Such nostalgia

[@h2_kumar]

This clip is so emotional for me. That workshop belongs in the National Register of Historic Places. Thank you so much, Mr. Morash, and Norm. Peace and Love! 🙏

[@dlrosbury]

National Register of Historic Places... Sounds good!

[@neverstoplearning7214]

Yes!

[@danray104]

Well said!

[@STEVEOMEMES]

yap

[@timothypeck3640]

So true and so well said! Julia Child's kitchen was on display at The Smithsonian, this great and honored shrine of woodworking should be as well!

[@RM.....]

Grew up watching this old house and new yankee workshop. Miss those days

[@frankparsley1913]

One of my great disappointments in life was when this show ended. This is my favorite woodworking series of all time. Thanks for bringing it to KZbin.

[@kennethellison9713]

My favorite too. After all, it launched a whole genre.

[@winchesterp05]

My favorite woodworking show of all time, a,so. Why? Because it was the best! First, Norm is a great teacher. Next, he showed what he was going to do. Then the information was presented in chronological detail. Since Norm had already built the item he was presenting, he would point out cautions, difficulties, and other information during the presentation. Finally, he offered finishing techniques and advice. He a,ways mentioned at the start of every show that detailed plans and videos were available for sale of the project presented. I purchased several VHS and DVD’s (with plans) for use in in my classroom. I started teaching high school and middle school woodshop in 1988, and retired in 2021. Through the years, my students built dozens of NYW projects. I modeled a lot of my instruction after Norm’s system. From an education standpoint, he was the best, ever.

[@truckerdaddy-akajohninqueb4793]

Yuup

[@fall22123]

Yeah, that just kind of came with no warning if I remember correctly. It was there, then it just wasn't.

[@lepompier132]

You're not alone Frank.

[@robertclark3426]

One of the "Greatest Shows" to ever be on Public Broadcasting! Learned a lot of valuable skills from Norm and his dedication to the trade! As well as others on the show. Miss this show like a family member!😥

[@chipperkeithmgb]

Me too

[@PeteBrubaker]

Couldn't have said it better myself. Norm was with us during family breakfast every weekend when I was a kid.

[@e.l.norton]

Man, being back inside the shop is like visiting an old friend. So many afternoons were spent on the living room floor as a kid watching Norm work his magic in that shop on my parents' magnavox console television set. Programming like this is desperately needed for the kids of today.

[@larrytate5605]

well said !!! , .. i dont think kids or adults of today are being exposed enough to this class of quality people.

[@-justin-4077]

Same here. The amount of woodworking content available today is a testament to these Guys dedication and passion for the craft. My kids like to watch Norm on KZbin too!

[@charliezicolillo]

THANK YOU Russell.Wish you would bring back THE VICTORY GARDEN episodes.

[@MikesTropicalTech]

Thanks to Russ and Norm for launching the show that brought the fun of woodworking to the masses. Please ask Norm to make a short video like this, we'd love to see him again and hear what he's been up to.

[@tree_carcass_mangler]

Seconded on all accounts.

[@rchavez5056]

I believe he is on "This Old House" often.

[@MikesTropicalTech]

@@rchavez5056 Not anymore.

[@rchavez5056]

@@MikesTropicalTech Oh OK. I must be watching the old episodes. 😆 🤣

[@Lorenzopickle]

I would be disappointed in myself if I didn’t thank you and Norm .With gratitude an old putterer in my wood shop

[@kevinweaver1179]

RIP Russ. An entire genre of television networks and shows were spawned from your excellent work. I watched the NYW from the beginning. Thanks!

[@vespermk]

This man is a legend. Producing TOH and Julia Child his work behind the scenes inspired all the DIY and Food network shows. I grew up watching New Yankee workshop. This is great that I'll be able to go back rewatch all the episodes again.

[@wild-radio7373]

🔥🔥🔥

[@Goruthar]

He wanted to do documentaries originally, while that would've been great, thank god his genius went into these wonderful shows.

[@Lancelot_Jago]

My bad. Deleted

[@hankus253]

Thanks to you Russ for all those years of education and intertainment.

[@michaelstephens2986]

My dad and I watched both TOH and NYW from the beginning. He has dementia now and in a nursing home. I used to love helping my dad build things and we would watch your shows together. Thank you.

[@michaelmiller6843]

It’s wonderful how shows like this could bring a father and son together. Thank you for sharing!

[@lumber1982]

Hey man , I too grew up watching both them shows with my dad, he passed away last year and seeing this on KZbin has brought back some great memories of my dad.

[@sentienthamster]

Same here, that was our Sunday morning ritual for many years. He passed away in 2020.

[@bastarddoggy]

Play the theme music for your dad. I bet that will stir some good memories for him and bring out a smile.

[@RS-cd9cf]

You should tell your dad he is Norm and had this show on TV

[@thomasaudet972]

Other woodworking shows have come and gone. None will ever replace NYW. To me, Norm is like the kindest older brother who patiently teaches, week after week, gently encouraging. I wish it could have lasted maybe 10 or 20 more seasons.

[@JimDoubleYa]

It does my heart good to see The New Yankee Workshop on KZbin! Thank you to everyone who made it happen.

[@ianmedium]

Dear Russ. I hope you read these comments. I had the great honour of meeting your parents way back when when they were on holiday in the UK. I drove a taxi in Devon and picked them up and we go to chatting and ended up saying how much I loved that area of the U.S. because of a show called This Old House, then then exclaimed their son produced it! We had a lovely chat and they were wonderful people and asked for my address. A few weeks later a lovely parcel of TOH goodies landed on my doorstep. I will never forget their graciousness and kindness. I had been nursing my mother through a terminal illness and keeping a job at the same time and you will never know what it meant to me to receive that bright ray of sunshine through the mail and to have chatted with them. I now live just outside of Vienna in Austria and whenever looking at old buildings I cast my memories back to episodes of TOH and NYW.

[@woodwhisperer]

Thanks for the tour Russ! So great seeing the shop is still in use and almost frozen in time from the last episode of the show. Love it!

[@scottcampbell96]

Marc, I definitely see your channel as following in the New Yankee Workshop tradition. Easy to understand instructions and a kind voice showing the world how to make beautiful furniture

[@jayhitek]

@@scottcampbell96 Norms beard was just way better.

[@bobbg9041]

I feel we should be watching you do your own TV show.

[@DesignBuildExecute]

I can't even begin to describe the wave of emotions I get watching this and seeing Norm's old shop. Absolutely a cherished part of my childhood. I still hope to meet Norm someday.

[@gertraba9806]

Met. Him and Steve at local depot signed a 2 by. 4

[@jamespatton3720]

Man this brings back a lot of memories, I ordered the plans for the bench in the back with the big drawers and power strip on the front probably 25 years ago. I started on it and got busy having a family and finally finished it during the Covid lockdown when I couldn’t work. I used to record the NYW on VHS cassettes and keep them. I still have one of Norms books.

[@gertraba9806]

@@jamespatton3720 same here got early EPS OF TOH ON VHS but now all grainy and hissy

[@jamespatton3720]

@@gertraba9806 I also use to record the show “Hometime” hosted by a guy named Dean. Between TOH,NYW and Hometime I renovated a lot of rental houses and my own house from what I learned watching these shows.

[@tomschmidt381]

It is nice seeing the shop still exists. I used to watch is regularly. I used the standalone greenhouse Norm built as inspiration for the one I built on our house.

[@royalvarez6436]

Who would have thought that opening that magical door would symbolize such a welcome home emotion. I actually choked up when Norm removed that famous NYW shingle and retreated into the shop. It was the cowboy riding into the sunset. Thank you for this ray of sunshine and inspiration. What a time capsule…I bet if you, Norm and the cast of TOH would host an event such as Comic con, it would sell out the Boston Garden.

[@CurtisOvard]

I love that the show is on KZbin, it takes me back to Saturday's when I was a kid.

[@robwinslow449]

I truly looked forward to every episode. I'm a carpenter and appreciated watching a master carpenter work. I've respected Norm for many years and still do. God bless him

[@cmcnichols4]

I’m 56, almost 57, and have been watching both This Old House and The New Yankee Workshop since day 1 (both shows). They have impacted my life in a very significant way, introducing me to woodworking, and creating a desire to restore and renovate the classic homes that are so important to our history. Thank you, Russ, for your vision and for making and keeping both shows a reality. Thank you, Norm, for all the great advice and teaching over the years- I always wear my safety glasses!

[@nancyp3949]

Well there’s no more important rule than to wear those!

[@damonm7541]

How so many of us wished we could spend our days meandering over to the wood shop on a cold a morning, mug of hot coffee in hand. Cheers to all of you who gave this to us, sparking the fires of imagination and wonder. A toast to simpler times and places, and while time travel is but a daydream of nostalgia, one might, in a sense, with tools in hand, connect with old folks of old affairs.

[@freddyvelasquez4168]

Russ and Norm, thank you for many years of dedication to the woodworking craft. I grew up watching TOH, NYW and a host of other home improvement shows. I’m 51 now and can truly say that without public television, your programs would have been missed by a generation. Thanks again. Norm, you will always be a mentor and master craftsman to me.

[@themikefasano]

So great! Thank you Russ for your wonderful contribution to public television and now KZbin. 🙌🏻🔨 🙏🏻

[@tpfromcentralpa1692]

As an early 80's baby that lived out in the woods of central PA, I don't know who was more excited to watch NYW and TOH, me, my brother, or our old man. I often wonder how many kids your programs inspired in life. I didn't follow with wood, but went into metal working, but the basics of tools, tasks and using your brain still applied. Seeing the shop still as it was shown on the last episode is amazing, it appears like history has stood still.

[@DATDesign]

I grew up watching NYW with my dad on Saturday mornings. It's fascinating seeing behind the scenes, and that the shop is still basically as it was. I have a lot of episodes to re-watch!! Thanks for releasing these all on KZbin.

[@shaunsilverleaf2035]

My Dad and I watched this all the time, sadly, he's no longer with us but he became a great woodworker and made all kinds of cool projects. Thanks for putting this on KZbin!

[@bones357]

As soon as he opened that door, an immediate happiness and peace swelled within me! My love of woodworking began with this show! Thank you, Russ and Norm, for all of the great lessons and memories.😊❤

[@michaeldeloatch7461]

Let's hope that was the anti-Pandora's-box moment for the whole cosmos and enough happiness and peace spilled out to bring balance back to this planet...

[@Wowzers740]

I was born in ‘88, and I grew up with my late father watching Norm quite often. He’s been gone over 12 years now, and I’m starting off my own woodworking. Watching The New Yankee Workshop brings back a lot of fond memories of my dad and makes me feel like I’m doing this alongside of him. Thank you.

[@dmann1209]

One of the best shows ever. Norm could build anything . Master carpenter or genius level talent, it was a pleasure to watch the show.

[@classifiedinformation6353]

My mother recorded most of the New Yankee workshop for my Dad. Now that we have KZbin, I will be able to see them without having to find an old VSH machine. Thanks Russ, for all your work, including the This Old House episodes. John in Bethel, Missouri

[@jimmurphy2092]

This really hit home! My Dad and I watched this program religiously and when the reruns were on every night on a cable station, dinner revolved around it. We built a really nice woodshop in the backyard and spent countless hours trying to match (mostly unsuccessfully) Norm's skills. Every time I hear that theme song, it takes me back to those days. Dad's been gone for 20 years now, but he still lives on in that workshop!! Thanks Norm and Russ

[@dtom1145]

Russ. Thank you so much for the gift you gave to generations of woodworkers and carpenters! I never stopped learning with every episode that aired! How great would it be to revive the series with a young craftsperson in the shop! Plenty of gifted people out there and it would be an instant success.

[@mcahill135]

D Tom. I believe you hit the nail on the head with your statement (no pun intended). You expressed just about everything we all wanted to say about this great production. The NYW really is a national treasure.

[@denisesmith6359]

Oh my goodness I am so happy to know we can see Norm again, I never missed his program. Norm's talent and soft spoken manner was simpley the best

[@HaroldReece]

I am one of probably several million woodworkers inspired by you and Norm. Thank you for those great memories. I think I have seen all of the original episodes and built many of the projects, just look around my house. I am happy you are making the videos available on you tube. I will try to watch them all again. Thanks

[@Curtfj]

Expired? Sorry, can't stop laughing LMAO We all know hat you meant

[@starlight55971]

Same, I built his bookcase, his second router table and his workbench, all still in use. Hope to build more in the future

[@gonesideways6621]

I built copy of Norm's work shop back around 1992 & 93 named it Old Rebel Workshop never missed an episode have most of them on tape Norm was simply best at teaching wood working.

[@kapitanleutnant1]

Always loved watching New Yankee Workshop ever since I was a kid

[@glad9472]

My fav show when i was a kid, i was amazed with the tools. Finally found this show again- will rewatch ❤

[@JapanPop]

When my father was still living, Norm was my dad’s hero. Dad built his own shop in the Northeast in retirement, and Norm always inspired him to try new techniques. We watched so many repeat shows together. When Norm would show a tool, dad would say that he had one just like it, with pride. I still have dad’s Yankee Workshop mug, and a great chop saw of his that I received after he passed. Much joy and love to you all at Yankee Workshop.

[@shockdocracing]

Russell, I hope you read this, and please pass this on to Norm as well. My fondest memories of my father is watching your program every Saturday morning together without fail. There wasn’t a whole lot more, but this show was our bond. He was limited with funds and always amazed at the tools at Norms disposal. He was never deterred as there is always a workaround for not having a particular tool. I could not help to think of how many tools Norm sold for just about every manufacturer. I think he single-handedly kept thousands of people employed. Well done! My dad passed 25 years ago. I tear up almost every time I see an episode. Before he passed, I built him a shed with what I learned from your program. It stands today. I built a house, garage, three pole barns, heated hot tub gazebos, and a myriad of projects over the years. I got back into dedicated woodworking about 5 years ago. I now build everything from furniture to cutting boards that are CNC routered, in my own shop that I think Norm would be proud of. I just wanted to drop you a note letting you know how appreciative I am for the life skills I learned on your programs, and the vehicle in which to bond with my father who I suspect had PTSD from WW2 and Korea. He was highly decorated. I didn’t understand it at the time, and not until his passing. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

[@CS-bz1tj]

This brings back so many memories from shows I watched through the years at the workshop. Emotions welled up inside me seeing some of the memorabilia such as the sign hanging inside instead of it being outside and hearing the theme song again. Norm's work here is finished, for the most part, and even though he isn't in this episode his presence is still very much felt. Thank you Mr Morash for showing us around and making this available on KZbin. I can't wait to start watching the old shows again. We miss you Norm!

[@sherriianiro747]

Norm was an inspiration for youngsters to aspire a career in the trades. This is a long time coming because none of this is taught in the schools anymore and we desperately need skilled master carpenters like him here! Thank You!

[@areareare9953]

I was one one of the last group of kids who got taught shop in junior high - then they got rid of it for computer labs. I've probably produced terabytes of memos and emails that noone will ever read. But Norm's ratty Adirondack chair still exists, a physical manifestation of a person's existence. Glad these are on youtube! More kids need to make stuff!

[@sherriianiro747]

@@areareare9953 Kudos to you! You are very intelligent and I hope you do well in life!

[@chesthairascot3743]

Russ, I appreciate the hard work of you and your team. I have fond memories of watching New Yankee workshop since I was a kid. Programs like this are part of why I ended up taking an interest in engineering.

[@justoldjoe9328]

I've been a custom cabinet maker for over 25 years now. The trade has fed my family, purchased a nice home, and been a fulfilling pursuit. I plan to continue for many more years and my introduction to woodworking was The New Yankee Workshop. Thank you Russ and Norm. My way of life and my family's stability all started with me sitting on the floor watching you on TV.

[@fiouable]

I’m happy to know you also could afford $50,000 worth of tools.

[@justoldjoe9328]

@@fiouable I got a job in a shop. The tools I owned when I started were a tape measure and some pencils. I worked my way up the way tradesmen have for generations.

[@OTOss8]

RIP Mr. Morash.

[@Repairman87]

Every Saturday morning I sat glued in front of the TV to watch Norm build something. Such a cherished memory. Many years later I got to meet Norm at the big woodworking show in Las Vegas. That was really cool.

[@patchurch1677]

Scott, I'm an old lady, almost 70, and I remember doing the same thing. Great memories! :-)

[@lizcademy4809]

I also remember those Saturday mornings ... between Russ' shows and The Woodwright's shop, my love of building things and restoring old homes grew. Norm and Roy were like bookends ... Roy Underhill was all hand tools and old methods, Norm was shop machines and power everything. Different methods, both making beautiful pieces.

[@nwtraveler5266]

Thank you for all the hours of enjoyment The New Yankee Workshop gave us. Norm is a national treasure. There should be a mock-up of the workshop in the Smithsonian.

[@chriswebb810]

Russ. You and Norm were a tremendous influence on countless individuals. Ive said it before the New Yankee Workshop was the finest show ever to walk the viewer thru simple and very complex projects in the clearest fashion. Thanks to your directing and Norms craftsmanship the NYW taught woodworking to so many. Thanks for the years, the projects and the effort. Chris Webb

[@fepatton]

My wife and I made two of Norm’s Adirondack chairs many years ago with minimal tools after seeing the episode and buying the book. Norm and NYW started us down a long and interesting path! Many, many thanks to you both.

[@joeventura1]

Russ, your work with Norm, TOH and Julia Child are legendary! We bow to your greatness!

[@genecollier576]

I've lost count of how many of Norm's projects I built and still enjoy to this day. I never missed a show. Santa Fe, Texas just north of Galveston.

[@Subsonic-cd2en]

Wow, the nostalgia is hitting me hard right now. Loved this show and loved Norm. When that music comes on it just instantly takes me back.

[@ferg1680]

I grew up with TOH with Bob and Norm and fell in love with the show and later on in life, my father and I would watch together and Be disappointed when the THO episode would end....Then Norm would bring us another 1/2 hour of greatness..all was good again...those were the days when we would have to wait an entire week to get another episode 😮...Thank You Russ and Crew

[@rickkearn7100]

Wow, finally! A glimpse of the visionary behind this absolutely iconic American PBS show. The Norm retirement special was outstanding BTW. Godspeed, Russ! Cheers.

[@TheOliverCrafts]

Watching Norm is the reason I got interested in woodwork, many thanks for years of enjoyment.

[@LAP1050]

Glad the show is being aired on KZbin. It was and is, an excellent learning tool, presented in a no nonsense format. Nothing like this exists today...

[@singJJBplay]

Russ, Norm and everyone else; As an adolescent and into my teen years, I watched "The New Yankee Workshop" nearly every Saturday morning with my Dad. He was, by his own admission, dangerous with a screwdriver, never having inherited his father's gift of mechanical aptitude. I learned a heck of a lot watching Norm, though, and our shared interest in the craft brought us closer together. Dad passed back in November, so this brings back some poignant memories. Thanks for the wonderful journey. I'll be watching in memory of him.

[@johnlowrie1041]

Thank you Russel and Norm for thousands of hours of wonder and inspiration xxx

[@newyankeeworkshop]

You're welcome!

[@Woodcademy]

No one has done more to inspire woodworkers over my lifetime than Norm and you Russell. Thanks for the memories and the shows to watch again.

[@SilverCymbal]

I loved this show so much! Thank you for bringing this to KZbin! When Norm used to talk about his dedicated mortising machine I was always so envious!

[@scottslotterbeck3796]

Me too. Still don't have one. Kind of a dowel man myself though.

[@ZachStein]

I grew up watching this old house and the new Yankee workshop. Which is why when I bought my first house I put my own woodshop in it. Thanks so much Russ for "Discovering" Norm. And of course, thanks to Norm for being such a great presenter and emphasizing safety at all times.

[@Rick_Hoppe]

Thank you so much, Russ for your generosity in making these episodes available to us!

[@larrytate5605]

Russell, thanx for sharing this with us,.......and to Norm, Yourself and everyone who made your show happen,.....I want to say that you all are the definition of class, professionalism, and talent, we love you.

[@ChristopherSalisburySalz]

Sad that this show ever had to come to an end. It was a one-of-a-kind show in its day. I remember watching it on Saturday afternoons with my dad while we took a break from chores and yard work. Norm was/is an amazing craftsman and TV personality.

[@fortyeth]

Absolutely loved this show when broadcast on cable TV in the UK. My grandfather (whom I sadly never met) was a Master Craftsman and Decorator so seeing Norm create these wonderful artefacts from blank pieces of wood kinda gave me an insight to what my Grandfather would have done. Thanks again, and remember "Always wear your safety glasses"!

[@stevejensen3471]

No words can describe the elation on the day that I saw this wonderful episode a year ago! The NYW reborn with Russ giving a relaxed and custom tour of this hallowed ground no less! And now a year later and Russ has just passed away! RIP old friend and thank you for your brilliance that brought us all so much!

[@hopefletcher7420]

Hello from Southern California. I can remember watching The OLD Yankee Workshop, where Norm used tools from before electricity. What a legacy.

[@kurtkuechle9195]

My dad and I got the NYW chair pattern by mail when I was about 10 or 11. It's one of my greatest memories of my childhood , making chairs with my dad. He scaled it down to a childs size after he retired and made hundreds of them for kids in his neighborhood and any kids charity that ever asked. He's gone now, but every time I see one of these it reminds me of what a great father and childhood I had working with my dad in his shop.

[@studiogerk]

Thanks so much for sharing Russ. Really brings back memories, and that first pan shot around the shop when you opened the door was like taking a step back in time. I watched it all the first go around and am super happy to watch them again now. They still hold a ton of value and am glad that it's available for a much wider (and younger!) audience here on youtube. Norm's craftsmanship and pride in the work holds true and stands the test of time! Glad to see pieces getting fixed and put back in service too!

[@newyankeeworkshop]

Quality never goes out of style! Glad you enjoyed the show and hope you continue watching.

[@seanadams3551]

@@newyankeeworkshop I was wondering how the workshop got its name?

[@user-dn7hs3vp9c]

I owe my career to Norm and craftsman just like him. I caught the bug in the 7th grade and have been working with furniture and restoring century old homes for years now, and I'm a Master Craftsman on another level because of guys like these and other Masters of their crafts in the industries taking the time to teach. Thank you so much everyone!

[@dottiebaker6623]

I'm thrilled that NYW is available to the next generation! I learned so much by watching through the years. Thanks for all those episodes - they had a huge influence on my life.

[@mattlarson9897]

I am so glad that we have film/video that can live on for generations to come. The New Yankee Workshop and This Old House will live on as great resources. My dad was very handy and he use to say that he learned from TNYW and THO on TV because they didn't have KZbin back then. Who would have thought a humble carpenter like Norm could transform our country with just a TV camera.

[@cernzy2324]

My dad was a big fan of the new Yankee workshop and this old house; always watched with me and my brother growing up. He passed when I was 14 so being able to watch these videos not only is a connection to him, but also is a major help to me learning how to build, make, and fix things that he was never able to teach me.

[@IDunnoYouTellMe2152]

Norm was such an inspiration to me! I used to record all the episodes on VHS so I could watch them over and over. I bought all his books and even had the honor of meeting him in Houston, Texas where he autographed my book. I have made many of the projects. I not only learned woodworking, but safety too! I still have all my fingers. Thanks Norm!!!

[@kuehnel16]

Watched the New Yankee every Saturday with my Dad . Couldn't wait to watch him work and see what new tool he got . And thank you Mr Russell for sharing. 😊

[@laff000]

At the time this show started I rarely got Saturdays off from work. Normally I'd sleep in on my days off but The New Yankee Workshop was the only reason to get up early and watch one of the few entertaining and educational shows on TV. I now have my own dedicated work shop and often think back to this show for inspiration.

[@chriswebb810]

I know i and I'm sure others would like to see more tours from you like this and commentary on the shop, the show and the projects. Hope you keep them coming!

[@edward-t-grogan]

It was also nice seeing beyond the 4th wall of the shop. When we watch the videos we never get the feel of what the shop actually looks and feels like.

[@bensorensen6994]

It's like going home after being away for so many years. This show along with This Old House was a big part of my childhood.

[@flyguy437]

More Russ! Russ, please post more YOU telling stories about NYW, anecdotes and history, etc. This show was such a big part of my past (I'm 60). I've built so much furniture, even a wooden pietenpol airplane! Because of you and Norm, my life has been enhanced. Yes, your presence brings fond memories. I could watch you tell stories all day. Bravo!

[@newyankeeworkshop]

We have a Behind the Scenes playlist and post a new video about once a month: kzbin.info/aero/PL6p6Y8jX6d01VEsHhvSL9ZlQVpI7Ms7v3

[@nicholasvides5402]

It’s truly amazing to see this shows again. As a society, we need to get the younger generation to get into all this trades. We need carpenters, welders, mechanics, construction workers, electricians, etc. to keep this nation going and to prosper. Thank you 🙏

[@scottslotterbeck3796]

More tradesmen, fewer lawyers.

[@Sailor-Dave]

I can't begin to count the hours my family and I have spent happily watching This Old House, Ask This Old House, Victory Garden, and The New Yankee Workshop over the past decades! Thank you, Russell, for all the information and knowledge you've passed to us over the years.

[@jdcochran1984]

Thank you so much for bringing these to KZbin! I watched this show with my Dad when I was growing up in the 90's, which sadly he has passed. It planted a lot of seeds in me to start woodworking, which I now do in my garage as a hobby. One of the best shows ever.

[@josephbunverzagt9535]

man...... who doesn't remember those Saturday mornings. Nothing better than watching Norm and his talent. A great memory. Thanks Russ.

[@jamesallen712]

I will admit I am a useless carpenter yet watching Norm make stuff in the NYW made me think I could one day be able to make things from wood. Great memories and when you opened the door I expected to see Norm working away. Miss the show, glad to see its on youtube.

[@RLabbe508]

As a fifty plus year carpenter I always enjoyed Norm and his projects. Seeing him work was a breath of fresh air over other similar shows. His approach to a project was always the way that a true craftsman would approach a job. Thanks Norm and I hope you are enjoying retirement as much as I am.

[@scottslotterbeck3796]

A lover of woodworking never really retires. I'm still making things for around the house, repairing items as needed. Yes, time catches up with all of us, but hopefully some things we make will outlive us and provide a few memories to the ones we left behind.

[@arbyars.chicksawdust]

Thanks for the message from Russ. Great to see him.

[@MartinBogomolni]

I am SO THANKFUL to find The New Yankee Workshop here on KZbin! I have enjoyed the show through the years and learned a great deal from it. I hope to see it pass along to the next generation and for many years yet to come.

[@AlexCBrandon]

I grew up with this. Now it’s a permanent monument to American craftsmanship showcased through the New Yankee Workshop team and demonstrated by the incomparable Norm Abram. So glad it’s available to a new generation. Thank you for making this show!

[@WilliamAlanPhoto]

So great to see the shop that meant so much to so many of us! Thank you!

[@OffByChanceOfficial]

I'm a 25 year old guitar builder from Canada, been woodworking longer than i haven't. I just happened to stumble across this show, and now i watch every episode. I learn something every time, and i get excited every time a new episode comes out. Thanks for the show and for helping grow the woodworking community!

[@richnaples5056]

Thanks Russ and Family for bringing the channel to KZbin. I have been waiting. So many fond memories of watching with my boys when they were young and getting out in the garage and building things with the techniques we learned from the show. The show lives on. It will be great for the generations to come.

[@susancumming7099]

I always loved watching this show. Norm was an artist. You could tell he loved his creations.

[@tomhitchner6630]

Thank you for airing these episodes again on KZbin. It must be a lot of work to do it. It is great to see the show again!

[@E2sMommy]

This makes my heart so happy to see this video pop up in my feed. I watched this video and immediately subscribed. Like many who have commented, I was very sad when NYW went off the air. Norm always captivated me with his explanations, instructions, and insight. I look forward to re-watching the episodes that brought so much enjoyment to me each week.

[@ranger2316]

Oh, good memories! I have probably built a couple of dozen of those Adirondack chairs over the years, using Norms plans. I loved that show!

[@Robert8455]

I'm 61 and watched I think when Norm built that chair. PBS had a great line up.. Motorweek, This Old House and of course The New Yankee Workshop. Stayed glued to the TV for a while each weekend. Great move to make the videos available here on YT. Great opportunity to interact with the tons of fans old and new that have been inspired by Norm.

[@kjjeep2718]

All these videos together in one place is like finding buried treasure, Thank You for posting them!

[@misterrbl5156]

Seeing this makes me miss my dad so much. We would watch both shows on the weekend and dream of having a workshop like his.

[@fredburban8219]

Russ, thank you so much for bringing Norm back through Utube. You were quite innovative with the programs that you produced. I met Norm years ago, and he is the "Real Deal". I am really enjoying season 1 to see how Norm started with the tools and how they progressed. I am proud to say I built many of Norm's projects for my children, now to start a new collection for my grandchildren. Thank you again

[@user-ou9jb7ni5n]

I was in the roofing trade in Philadelphia and I'm now in my late 50s. I enjoyed this old house but really enjoyed Norm Abram with the Yankee workshop. His skills always amazed me and thank you for bringing it to us all. A lot of fond memories of good jobs and learning new new skills.