Norm Abram: New Yankee Workshop calls it quits

A few thoughts on the end of an era. New Yankee Workshop ends its 21-year run.

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[Madridme3]

70,000 people watched this guy talk about Norm??...

[stevinmarin]

@Madridme3 Crazy. I never thought anyone would watch it!

[hornet916019]

I appreciate and support Steve's comments on Norm, for me it was a huge mistake to close this show, I think Norm must have inspired millions worldwide with enthusiasm for woodwork so thanks Steve, and thank you Norm, your friendly attitude has given many of us great pleasure over many years, with kind regards, Peter, BOSTON, Lincolnshire, UK

[page358]

i used to love watching new yankee workshop, i always been into carpentry but due to medical issues i had to give it up however i still dabble in wooden models even tho its not quite the same as making a chair or a table etc.........love ur vids mate, keep them coming :)

[LiquorWreckedEmGood]

It's no joke man. Norm HAD to quit. He had a health issue. His proctologist told him that he was producing too many wooden stools.

[Jazzwayze]

@Madridme3

Some of us more than once too!

[800764]

@stevinmarin I'm sure that Norm was the main reason most people got into woodworking and he will continue to be an inspiration while he's doing the equally great 'this old house'. Regarding his glasses I did a bit of searching on the net and apparently they are just not ordinary glasses but the lenses are shatter proof.

[mike631798]

do you know where i can watch the new yankee workshop episodes online for free?

[jonty1954]

only just got the news, unbelievable! Thanks for many years of enjoyable television.

[tiredowalkin]

Maybe they cancelled the show because Norm didn't wear his "these, safety....glasses" one day? j/k, awesome show....I grew a lot too, made my family happy with some cool projects and helped me learn to just go out to the shop and do it. I even bought a book and donated it the the local library.

[MrSPLman]

everybody probably feels the same way , good video

[TXknapper]

Yeah, I liked his show, as well as the Woodrights Shop with Roy Underhill. Both are master craftsmen.

[kmmoncus]

I want to add that I completely agree w/Stevinmarin, I started watching Norm as a child on this old house as the contractor 4 Bob, loved 2 watch his approach 2 everything, then started watching "New Yankee Workshop". Wow, what an awesome show. I have about 15 VHS tapes I got from the show from way back. Anyway I have 2 give huge props 2 Norm, 4 the work he has accomplished, & stevinmarin it's "and remember this there is no more important rule than to wear these Safety glasses