In this PBS series, craftsman Norm Abram demonstrates how to build quality furniture in one's own workshop using traditional carpentry techniques. Abram also gives pointers on restoring and caring for antique furniture, along with short history lessons regarding famous craftsmen of America's past.
In this PBS series, craftsman Norm Abram demonstrates how to build quality furniture in one's own workshop using traditional carpentry techniques. Abram also gives pointers on restoring and caring for antique furniture, along with short history lessons regarding famous craftsmen of America's past.
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Seasons (21)
Season 1
7 Jan 1989 – 1 Apr 1989 · 13 episodes
1Medicine Cabinet7 Jan 1989
2Workbench14 Jan 1989
3Drop Leaf Table21 Jan 1989
4Blanket Chest28 Jan 1989
5Bedside Table4 Feb 1989
6Oak Bathroom Vanity11 Feb 1989
7Trestle Table18 Feb 1989
8Bookcase25 Feb 1989
9Chest of Drawers4 Mar 1989
10Candle Stand11 Mar 1989
11Hutch11 Mar 1989
12Writing Desk25 Mar 1989
13Corner Cupboard1 Apr 1989
Season 2
6 Jan 1990 – 31 Mar 1990 · 13 episodes
1Rocking Horse6 Jan 1990
2Adirondack Chair13 Jan 1990
3Butler's Table20 Jan 1990
4Kitchen Dresser27 Jan 1990
5Hearthside Settle3 Jan 1990
6Pencil-Post Bed10 Feb 1990
7Chair Table17 Feb 1990
8Kitchen Worktable24 Feb 1990
9Mission Style Sofa3 Mar 1990
10Chippendale Mirror10 Mar 1990
11Chest on Chest17 Mar 1990
12English Garden Bench24 Mar 1990
13Armoire (Entertainment Center)31 Mar 1990
Season 3
5 Jan 1991 – 30 Mar 1991 · 13 episodes
1Shaker Step Stools5 Jan 1991
2Picnic Table and Saw Horses12 Jan 1991
3Shaker Two Drawer Blanket Chest19 Jan 1991
4Shaker Washstand26 Jan 1991
5Shaker Wall Clock2 Feb 1991
6Sandbox9 Feb 1991
7Harvest Table16 Feb 1991
8Shaker Woodbox23 Feb 1991
9Library Table2 Mar 1991
10Garden Swing9 Mar 1991
11Cricket Table16 Mar 1991
12Pie Safe with Punched Tin Front23 Mar 1991
13Standing Mirror30 Mar 1991
Season 4
4 Jan 1992 – 28 Mar 1992 · 13 episodes
1Rolling Shop Cabinet4 Jan 1992
2Outdoor Lidded Bench11 Jan 1992
3Child's Wagon18 Jan 1992
4Coffee Table25 Jan 1992
5Gardener's Workbench1 Feb 1992
6Shaker Tall Chest8 Feb 1992
7Colonial Fences15 Feb 1992
8Console Table22 Feb 1992
9Wheelbarrow29 Feb 1992
10Umbrella Stand7 Mar 1992
11Turned Post Bed14 Mar 1992
12Dove Cote21 Mar 1992
13Ladder-back Chair28 Mar 1992
Season 5
2 Jan 1993 – 27 Mar 1993 · 13 episodes
1Victorian Kitchen Table2 Jan 1993
2Plant Stand9 Jan 1993
3Delft Rack16 Jan 1993
4Oak Coffee Table23 Jan 1993
5Outdoor Planters30 Jan 1993
6Pantry Table6 Feb 1993
7Sideboard13 Feb 1993
8Hanging Corner Cupboard20 Feb 1993
9Pine Cupboard27 Feb 1993
10Butcher Block6 Mar 1993
11Redwood Arbor13 Mar 1993
12Secretary Desk20 Mar 1993
13Tall Pine Clock27 Mar 1993
Season 6
1 Jan 1994 – 26 Mar 1994 · 13 episodes
1Easel1 Jan 1994
2Doll House8 Jan 1994
3Toy Chest15 Jan 1994
4Cradle22 Jan 1994
5Trundle Bed29 Jan 1994
6Marble Roll5 Feb 1994
7Storage Units: Bureau/Cupboard and Bookcase12 Feb 1994
8Student's Desk19 Feb 1994
9Rocking Chair26 Feb 1994
10Alphabet Block Wagon5 Mar 1994
11High Chair12 Mar 1994
12Playhouse (1)19 Mar 1994
13Playhouse (2)26 Mar 1994
Season 7
7 Jan 1995 – 1 Apr 1995 · 13 episodes
1X-Brace Trestle Table7 Jan 1995
2Pergola14 Jan 1995
3TV Tray Table21 Jan 1995
4Outdoor Garden Table28 Jan 1995
5Cherry Bathroom Vanity4 Jan 1995
6Lutyen's Bench11 Feb 1995
7Picture Frames18 Feb 1995
8Sailboat (1)26 Feb 1995
9Sailboat (2)4 Mar 1995
10Gazebo (1)11 Mar 1995
11Gazebo (2)18 Mar 1995
12Quilt Racks25 Mar 1995
13Chimney Cupboard1 Apr 1995
Season 8
6 Jan 1996 – 30 Mar 1996 · 13 episodes
1Bedside Cupboard6 Jan 1996
2Chestnut Coffee Table13 Jan 1996
3Paymaster's Desk20 Jan 1996
4Long Table27 Jan 1996
5Double Dresser3 Feb 1996
6Chestnut Desk10 Feb 1996
7Irish Hutch17 Feb 1996
8Wine Storage Unit24 Feb 1996
9Three Turned Table Lamps2 Mar 1996
10Garden Shed and Recycling Center (1)9 Mar 1996
11Garden Shed and Recycling Center (2)16 Mar 1996
12Nest of Drawers23 Mar 1996
13Router Table30 Mar 1996
Season 9
8 May 2006 – 29 Mar 1997 · 13 episodes
1Planter's Desk8 May 2006
2Turkey Table11 Jan 1997
3Nantucket Settle18 Jan 1997
4Tiger Maple Washstand25 Jan 1997
5Dough Box1 Feb 1997
6Garden Gate8 Feb 1997
7Serving Trays15 Feb 1997
8Carousel Table22 Feb 1997
9Seven Drawer Chest1 Mar 1997
10Hat Rack8 Mar 1997
11Greenhouse (1)15 Mar 1997
12Greenhouse (2)22 Mar 1997
13Fireplace Mantle29 Mar 1997
Season 10
3 Jan 1998 – 28 Mar 1998 · 13 episodes
1Irish Table3 Jan 1998
2Linen Press10 Jan 1998
3Walnut Table17 Mar 1998
4Library Ladder24 Jan 1998
5Old Pine Bar31 Jan 1998
6Morris Chair7 Feb 1998
7Cupola14 Feb 1998
8Mesquite Bookcase21 Feb 1998
9Chop Saw Station28 Feb 1998
10Whirligig7 Mar 1998
11Chaise Lounge14 Mar 1998
12Roll Top Desk (1)21 Mar 1998
13Roll Top Desk (2)28 Mar 1998
Season 11
2 Jan 1999 – 27 Mar 1999 · 13 episodes
1Kitchen Island2 Jan 1999
2Kitchen Pantry9 Jan 1999
3Kitchen Secretary16 Jan 1999
4Old Pine Hutch23 Jan 1999
5Teak Bar30 Jan 1999
6Laundry Center6 Feb 1999
7Bake Center13 Feb 1999
8Table Saw Station20 Feb 1999
9Classic Kitchen Cabinets27 Feb 1999
10Sink Base6 Mar 1999
11Press Cupboard13 Mar 1999
12Chef's Table20 Mar 1999
13Grill Cart27 Mar 1999
Season 12
1 Jan 2000 – 25 Mar 2000 · 13 episodes
1Garage Workshop (1)1 Jan 2000
2Garage Workshop (2)8 Jan 2000
3Planter Boxes & Bench15 Jan 2000
4Croquet Set and Bench22 Jan 2000
5Hanging Porch Swing29 Jan 2000
6Computer Desk5 Feb 2000
7Patio Trolley12 Feb 2000
8The Desk-Top Writing Case19 Feb 2000
9The Patio Table26 Feb 2000
10The English Serving Table4 Mar 2000
11Sharpening Station11 Mar 2000
12The Jewelry Box18 Mar 2000
13The Breakfront Cabinet25 Mar 2000
Season 13
6 Jan 2001 – 31 Mar 2001 · 13 episodes
1Jigs (1)6 Jan 2001
2Jigs (2)13 Jan 2001
3Hall Seat20 Jan 2001
4CD Storage Case27 Jan 2001
5Garden Armchair3 Feb 2001
6Workshop Hutch10 Feb 2001
7Outdoor Cupboard7 Feb 2001
8Dressing Table (1)24 Feb 2001
9Dressing Table (2)3 Mar 2001
10Mail Box10 Mar 2001
11Bath Cupboard17 Mar 2001
12Monastery Table24 Mar 2001
13Barrister Bookcase31 Mar 2001
Season 14
12 Jan 2002 – 6 Apr 2002 · 13 episodes
1Miter Bench and Storage (1)12 Jan 2002
2Miter Bench and Storage (2)19 Jan 2002
3Steamer Trunk26 Jan 2002
4Adirondack Loveseat2 Feb 2002
5Canopy Bed9 Feb 2002
6Shaving Stand16 Feb 2002
7Work Table and Clamp Cart23 Feb 2002
8Pedestal Table2 Mar 2002
9Four Drawer Chest9 Mar 2002
10Wooden Bowls16 Mar 2002
11Nightstand23 Mar 2002
12Deck Chair30 Mar 2002
13Stepback Cupboard6 Apr 2002
Season 15
11 Jan 2003 – 3 Jan 2004 · 13 episodes
1Deluxe Router Station11 Jan 2003
2Sheep Shearing Coffee Table18 Jan 2003
3Queen Anne Table25 Jan 2003
4Cigar Chair (1)1 Feb 2003
5Cigar Chair (2)8 Feb 2004
6Beveled Glass Cupboard15 Feb 2003
7Media Press (1)22 Feb 2003
8Media Press (2)1 Mar 2003
9Flagpole8 Mar 2003
10Regency Headboard15 Mar 2003
11Painted Corner Hutch22 Mar 2004
12French Side Table29 Mar 2003
13Wall Mounted Tool Chest3 Jan 2004
Season 16
10 Jan 2004 – 3 Apr 2004 · 13 episodes
1The Butterfly Table10 Jan 2004
2The Folding Screen17 Jan 2004
3The Flower Stand24 Jan 2004
4The Shaker Bookcase31 Jan 2004
5The Tall Case Oak Clock7 Feb 2004
6The Dower Chest14 Feb 2004
7The Windsor Chair (1)21 Feb 2004
8The Windsor Chair (2)28 Feb 2004
9The Lowboy6 Mar 2004
10The Pier Table13 Mar 2004
11The Dining Table20 Mar 2004
12The Mission Style Desk27 Mar 2004
13The Gardener's Dry Sink3 Apr 2004
Season 17
8 Jan 2005 – 2 Apr 2005 · 13 episodes
1The Hall Mirror8 Jan 2005
2Bermuda Bench/Table15 Jan 2005
3Ottoman22 Jan 2005
4Bermuda Chest29 Jan 2005
5Federal-Style Game Table5 Feb 2005
6Lathe 10112 Feb 2005
7Side Chair19 Feb 2005
8Tilt Top Table26 Feb 2005
9Highboy (1)5 Mar 2005
10Highboy (2)12 Mar 2005
11Kitchen Island17 Mar 2005
12Carved Wooden Signs26 Mar 2005
13The Library System2 Apr 2005
Season 18
7 Jan 2006 – 1 Apr 2006 · 13 episodes
1Colonial Style Mantel7 Jan 2006
2Plantation Shutters14 Jan 2006
3Workshop Helpers21 Jan 2006
4Poker Table28 Jan 2006
5New Yankee Shop Clock4 Feb 2006
6Router 101 (1)11 Feb 2006
7Router 101 (2)18 Feb 2006
8Corner Table25 Feb 2006
9Greek Revival Bookcase4 Mar 2006
10Storage Shed11 Mar 2006
11Wall Hung Console18 Mar 2006
12Corner Chair25 Mar 2006
13Wall Paneling1 Apr 2006
Season 19
6 Jan 2007 – 31 Mar 2007 · 13 episodes
1Guiltwood Mirror6 Jan 2007
2Entrance Door13 Jan 2007
3Old Pine Dry Sink20 Jan 2007
4Martha's Candlestand27 Jan 2007
5Dominy Clock3 Feb 2007
6Cowboy Sideboard10 Feb 2007
7Painted Cupboard17 Feb 2007
8Table Saw 101 (1)24 Feb 2007
9Table Saw 101 (2)3 Mar 2007
10Taunton Chest10 Mar 2007
11Bowfront Chest17 Mar 2007
12Nest of Tables24 Mar 2007
13Window Bench31 Mar 2007
Season 20
5 Jan 2008 – 29 Mar 2008 · 13 episodes
1Kitchen Cabinet Basics (1)5 Jan 2008
2Kitchen Cabinet Basics (2)12 Jan 2008
3Kitchen Project - The Hot Wall (3)19 Jan 2008
4Kitchen Project - The Wet Wall (4)26 Jan 2008
5Kitchen Project - The Pantry (5)2 Feb 2008
6Kitchen Project - The Kitchen Office (6)9 Feb 2008
7Kitchen Project - The Island (7)16 Feb 2008
8Kitchen Project - The Wet Bar (8)23 Feb 2008
9Kitchen Project - Finish and Install (9)1 Mar 2008