Goodbye to the New Yankee Workshop

October 16, 2009 by thewoodwhisperer · 57 Comments
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norm-abram-new-yankeeWell, I suppose it had to happen eventually. I just received word from various sources, including Popular Woodworking and Wood Magazine, that Norm is retiring from the New Yankee Workshop. Say it isn’t so Norm!!!

Regardless of how you feel about his work methods and tool choices, you can’t deny the influence he has had on the woodworking community. I used to even watch Norm before I knew the difference between a pin and a tail. And its guys like Norm that paved the way for a goober like me to create our show. So here’s a big thank you to someone who I consider to be one of the greats: Norm Abram. This will make it all the more special when I break out the Halloween Norm-O-Lantern this year.