THE NEW YANKEE WORKSHOP - Heartbreaking Tragedy Of Norm Abram From "THE NEW YANKEE WORKSHOP"

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  • THE NEW YANKEE WORKSHOP - Heartbreaking Tragedy Of Norm Abram From "THE NEW YANKEE WORKSHOP"
    How do you feel when you pour your heart and soul into crafting a piece of furniture for your own home? That sense of accomplishment and pride is what carpenter Norm Abram has inspired in countless individuals through his iconic shows "The New Yankee Workshop" and "This Old House." But where is the man behind these beloved series? In this video, we will delve into Norm Abram's extraordinary journey, his impact on the world of woodworking, and the tragedy surrounding his life now. Stay tuned.

Komentáře • 74

  • @randalljoly9412
    @randalljoly9412 Před měsícem +58

    As a Canadian, I can say that Norm's influence reached far beyond the U.S. borders. I have been a fan of Norm, T.O.H., and the New Yankee Workshop for decades and have learned much of what I know from him. I miss his work, his ability to teach, and wish him and his family the best.

  • @187manowar
    @187manowar Před měsícem +60

    Dude had more jigs than an Irish wedding. Loved watching a master work.

  • @doctyler3150
    @doctyler3150 Před 14 hodinami +1

    I'm 41 years old and I grew up watching Norm on PBS through the rabbit ears on my garage sale purchased black and white TV. I loved watching and learning how to make everything out of wood. Thank you Norm for teaching me.

  • @alsprettycreations8005
    @alsprettycreations8005 Před měsícem +23

    I'm a master furniture maker today thanks to THE NEW YANKEE WORKSHOP, I knew nothing about cabinet making or furniture making before watching THE NEW YANKEE WORKSHOP. I'd even bought the same delta table saw, wood lathe, surface planer, router and router/shaper that Norm had on the show. And 34 years later, they all still work, perfectly.

  • @lauraflores1650
    @lauraflores1650 Před měsícem +31

    As a teenaged girl....I used to love watching THIS OLD HOUSE on PBS channel 11 in Chicago, IL. Then when Norm got his own show with NYWS.....I was definitely hooked!!! I loved the way he took the time to explain every piece of equipment and its purpose.....and he always stressed SAFETY FIRST.... and....a clean workshop is a productive workshop. I love that the show offered blue prints of every piece he made so you can make it yourself....This was true DIY.....I really miss him but glad I can find the shows on CZcams!!!

  • @jazzander5314
    @jazzander5314 Před měsícem +26

    Loved Norm for years! Wish him all the best.

  • @CodeMonkey66
    @CodeMonkey66 Před měsícem +8

    As a DIYer, I loved watching Norm's shows from This Old House to the New Yankee Workshop. Norm was definitely one of those people who influenced me to tackle home projects and woodworking years ago and which I still love today.

  • @roylee1506
    @roylee1506 Před měsícem +12

    Loved the Yankee Workshop. Missed him on this old house but enjoyed watching him on his own show. Learned something new every week.

  • @eddiemoreno2922
    @eddiemoreno2922 Před měsícem +4

    He was lucky to have a great teacher. It was new yankee workshop that got me into woodworking. I'm retired, and I spend my time in the garage woodworking, and from time to time, I go back and watch his old shows. Thanks, Norm, for the shows!

  • @larrylewis6725
    @larrylewis6725 Před měsícem +6

    We all love and miss you Norm. The woodwork you did looked so simple to do. At least that is what I thought but, there was a mass of education and experience behind Norm to do what he does with ease. A true artist at work!

  • @dougbas3980
    @dougbas3980 Před měsícem +14

    I am a 77yo engineer and homesteader. Norm has influenced my life in a big way from the early days of 'This old house' mostly the 'New Yankee Workshop'. I built furniture and buildings based on his inspiration. Hard to say how much I appreciate what Norm has contributed to my life.

  • @tracymorse7628
    @tracymorse7628 Před měsícem +27

    Norm was the true star of this old house. Such a easy-going kinda guy and a great teacher and talented carpenter.

  • @bmax43
    @bmax43 Před měsícem +14

    Been watching Norm for years. He is full of knowledge, and when he is finished with a project, it is perfect. Thank you, Norm. We wish you and yours the very best.

  • @australianwoman9696
    @australianwoman9696 Před měsícem +4

    I'm hoping Norm is just slowing down to enjoy his twilight years and with a new partner Elise. All the best Norm & Elise where ever you are !
    Thankyou for passing on your knowledge & skills to the next generations!
    🤗♥️

  • @lucindadangles-ru5il
    @lucindadangles-ru5il Před měsícem +15

    Norm was one of the people who got me interested in architecture. I eventually got a drafting job for the State of California and later retired with a pension. I now can do my painting and sculpture to my hearts content. Thank You Norm.

  • @simplyyounger9252
    @simplyyounger9252 Před měsícem +4

    I remember watching 'This Old House' faithfully every Sunday on PBS, and then 'The Yankee Workshop'. That was when I was living in the US.

  • @dawnnburwell3491
    @dawnnburwell3491 Před měsícem +4

    I’ve watched Norm since the beginning( and his PBS gang)! I appreciate all his advice and knowledge. ❤❤❤

  • @frenchydampier2209
    @frenchydampier2209 Před měsícem +7

    Norm inspired me to build my own house.
    With only one failed class in woodworking I’ve built a 5500 sq ft three story double timber frame. Black walnut timbers on the outside separated by SIPs and white oak timbers on the inside.
    Thank you Norm.

  • @candyhr4152
    @candyhr4152 Před měsícem +3

    I loved him since i was a young girl!❤ such a cozy show. Started my love of historic homes!!❤

  • @sandersjones1577
    @sandersjones1577 Před 29 dny +2

    I’m still inspired by the lessons taught me , I truly want to say Thank You Norm thank you

  • @kuehnel16
    @kuehnel16 Před 13 dny

    I have alot of great memories of watching The New Yankee Workshop every Saturday with my dad. I miss those day and I thank you Norm Abrams for all the fine memories. It started my love of woodworking. Thanks Norm. ❤

  • @rogerkarnes8302
    @rogerkarnes8302 Před měsícem +11

    I miss this man and his work so much.

  • @marciamusiak7659
    @marciamusiak7659 Před měsícem +3

    We met Norm many many years ago, He is a very nice man. My husband had his picture taken with Norm. He is a huge fan.

  • @lindaoneill6323
    @lindaoneill6323 Před měsícem +6

    I loved his show.

  • @thommysides4616
    @thommysides4616 Před měsícem +4

    I use to follow Norm in the 90's on PBS. I wish him well....

  • @humboldthammer
    @humboldthammer Před měsícem +3

    Years of watching. Greatly appreciated.

  • @kojomensah7474
    @kojomensah7474 Před 19 dny +1

    He is brilliant no doubt about it I hope that long life and good healthy be with him

  • @barbarakinsey2789
    @barbarakinsey2789 Před měsícem +4

    Enjoyed This Old House. Seeing the progress with
    Bob Vila and Norm Abram.

  • @sandradankowski6120
    @sandradankowski6120 Před měsícem

    I lived watching This Olde House right from the beginnings with Bob Villa and all the future shiws and spinoffs. New Yankee Workshop is one of my all time favorites. I learned a lot from Norm Abram.. I also love Tommy Silva who is another unique master carpenter/builder.

  • @hihatjas9477
    @hihatjas9477 Před 4 dny +1

    Norm is the GOAT 🐐

  • @jamesb7651
    @jamesb7651 Před měsícem

    I always knew that I wanted to work with wood and to progress to furniture, but it was Norm in the late 1980s who showed me how to get started, what tools to accumulate, and to follow Norm's instructions. Its been a very long, great ride since . . . .

  • @kathleendinicola9065
    @kathleendinicola9065 Před měsícem

    A true craftsman. Loved the N.Y.W. Norm was a great teacher for his trade. Hope you have the best of health in retirement. Jerry D. From Western Massachusetts.

  • @richspizzaparty
    @richspizzaparty Před 28 dny

    Watching him while growing up in Massachusetts I always thought Norm’s shows were only shown locally. As a kid I used to wish he’d come to my house because my dad never finished his home
    Improvement projects.

  • @user-vc1pb4sc7i
    @user-vc1pb4sc7i Před měsícem

    Norm IS the man..and his skill set IS what every person wishes for as a woodworker..YOU DA MAN NORM..

  • @novaricos
    @novaricos Před měsícem

    loved Norm since his beginnings on channel 2, privileged to meet him briefly at Home Depot a few years ago!

  • @chuckgransbury3651
    @chuckgransbury3651 Před měsícem +2

    Norm Abram is a master woodworker in all aspects of the field. Norm has inspired me to be able to build anything I have ever decided to try and tackle.

  • @lisasteimer5860
    @lisasteimer5860 Před 24 dny

    Love a man who plays the mandolin.

  • @leegregory5403
    @leegregory5403 Před měsícem

    I was always impressed with Norm's lessons and presentations. Good job.

  • @salcurcio2791
    @salcurcio2791 Před měsícem +2

    Loved those shows.

  • @debrakildau9288
    @debrakildau9288 Před měsícem +2

    Loved these programs ❤❤❤

  • @lorenenath6002
    @lorenenath6002 Před měsícem

    Loved Norm and the show. He was a true craftsman.

  • @BlondiNativeAme3
    @BlondiNativeAme3 Před měsícem

    1st. I loved watching Norm in the New Yankee Workshop on PBS. I've seen him in later episodes of This Old House.

  • @dano4572
    @dano4572 Před měsícem

    luv this man and his talent and his kind heart. hope you are doing well ,sir.

  • @teresamicheletti977
    @teresamicheletti977 Před měsícem

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  • @kensteffes6712
    @kensteffes6712 Před měsícem

    Norm is a really talented person. God bless Norm .

  • @cymaz100
    @cymaz100 Před měsícem

    NYW…great show, and not forgetting This Old House

  • @CarGuy2024
    @CarGuy2024 Před 28 dny

    I can thank Norm Abram for introducing me to Porter Cable tools.

  • @tonysomers5339
    @tonysomers5339 Před měsícem

    Watched him for years. I hope I have learned things

  • @jacksg1809
    @jacksg1809 Před měsícem

    Loved watching Norm ...I have always liked woodwork but never had the money time to learn after school now in my mind 60s I think it's too late 😅

  • @jengordon7246
    @jengordon7246 Před měsícem

    Of my god, I just did a puzzle with this house in the picture. I had a ball making this puzzle from White Mountain. The background was like it was sea coast home.

  • @BlahBlah-em2ed
    @BlahBlah-em2ed Před 24 dny

    OMG. How tragic. 😢

  • @maryfrump7937
    @maryfrump7937 Před měsícem

    He inspired my brother in law to start doing carpentry

  • @TS-hw2gp
    @TS-hw2gp Před měsícem

    My father was a journeyman cabinet maker. My career in woodworking began when i was four. My dad was handsawing and the line he had drawn kept disappearing in sawdust. I was just tall enough to slightly look down at the work surface as he sawed. I leaned a little closer and poof!, blew the dust away with each stroke. I was immediately hired... as slave labor until i was 16. My dad insulted me in front of a neighbor i respected. The neighbor was admiring a rabbit hutch i had built all by myself. My dad raised rabbits, rather, i raised the rabbits he bought. He told the neighbor, "Yeah, she does good work, but she's like a mule. You have to hit her in the head with a shovel first. I was infuriated and refused to ever work with him again. I stormed off and he was embarrassed in front of the neighbor. Fair is fair. End of slave labor.

  • @fonzeefukemoto
    @fonzeefukemoto Před měsícem

    Norm was what got me into construction but i go for roy underwood after for the cool stuff.

  • @AppleBag1000
    @AppleBag1000 Před měsícem

    i loved watching this guy, also bob ross

  • @kevincorbin6273
    @kevincorbin6273 Před měsícem

    Norm is THE GOAT

  • @SaveDaDrama4YoMoma
    @SaveDaDrama4YoMoma Před měsícem

    Great Classics 😅🎉😂❤

  • @lisasteimer5860
    @lisasteimer5860 Před 24 dny

    Elise is wonderful

  • @robertspina4503
    @robertspina4503 Před měsícem

    God speed Norm 🙏

  • @donnadees1971
    @donnadees1971 Před měsícem

    Without going over budget-- they do things the most expensive.

  • @pinetree9343
    @pinetree9343 Před měsícem +1

    Norm!

  • @jackjones9611
    @jackjones9611 Před 18 dny +1

    RIP

  • @makeamericagreenagain8511

    It's such a tragedy. It's hard to talk about it.

  • @donnadees1971
    @donnadees1971 Před měsícem

    What about the guy who did woodwork without modern tools?

  • @ATREIDESDUNCAN88
    @ATREIDESDUNCAN88 Před 20 dny

    Norm if you see this message. Know that forgiveness will melt cancer. I am forgiven, I forgive others, I release the need to be unforgiving.

  • @user-vh5gf6ui2o
    @user-vh5gf6ui2o Před měsícem +3

    Behind every successful man is a woman, rolling her eyes.

  • @robertcornelius3514
    @robertcornelius3514 Před 23 dny

    Thanks to Biden/Kamala's inflation I can no longer afford to buy wood. Sorry kids.

  • @charleskadletc2431
    @charleskadletc2431 Před 21 dnem

    I've also loved TOH and NYWORKSHOP.
    I know nothing about woodworking but liked watching NORM.

  • @guytrout7101
    @guytrout7101 Před 28 dny

    I enjoyed Norm's shows on woodworking.

  • @WhiteOak09
    @WhiteOak09 Před měsícem

    Anybody named Norm is the man.

  • @ebbyjones3177
    @ebbyjones3177 Před měsícem +5

    Is Norm dead?