New Yankee workshop

[Sawdustalley]

I was on the New yankee workshop's website's website today and I was looking at the 2002 seasons projects and I noticed the first one was this 'assembly' bench and clamp rack episode then I went and noticed the shop tour section and I noticed that the bench he had made had replaced his good old workbench. I was thinking how can this weak tacky thing made out of ply replace it ?? I havn't seen the new episodes yet. take a look

http://www.newyankee.com/new_yankee_...yout_big.shtml

James
http://clix.to/sawdustalley

[Danford C Jennings]

James,

I seriously doubt that Normy would replace his work bench with an assembly bench. Click on his workshop layout. FWIW.

Dano

[Bill Kunert]

If you're referring to the bench system his miter saw sits on I've seen the 2 episodes that cover it. It's made from 2x4's and 3/4inch plywood. It's pretty sturdy and adds a lot of storage space for less frequently used tools. I'd like to be able to afford the, I think, 10 sheets of cabinet grade plywood he used.
Regards
Bill

[sawdustalley]

No it wasn't the mitre saw bench 10 sheets !!?? well I guess you could use flooring ply or some thing cheaper and paint it.....

James
http://clix.to/sawdustalley

[3MZ]

NORM'S MY HERO !

[TWS]

I watch Norm often but I am more of a fan of Roy Underhill for pure entertainment. I like the historical aspect of his show and it seems as though he really is have a blast there in his shop. As an amateur this is what it is all about for me. If I had to earn a living, there is no doubt that I would be more of a fan of Norms.

Ps. Roy is also the housewright at Colonial Williamsburg and has a Master's Degree in the 'Technologies of Pre-Industrial America' from Duke University. Again, I like the historical information he presents on tools, techiques and materials.

Tom

[Dave on the Charlottes]

I swear I saw some sawdust under his radial arm saw.
Actually I really enjoy Narmy. He has been a great inspiration for alot of beginners





Never be afraid to try something new. Remember, amateurs built the ark.
Professionals built the Titanic.

[jn]

the thing that caught my eye is the setup for his mortiser, I like the way it can go into a "garage" under the bench. I wonder how it mounts on the table, there's a lot of force at work when you're pulling down on it.

any ideas?

[Tom Hintz]

Norm has the Delta nmortiser attached to a "plug" of counter top that fits into a socket on the bench, with a lip that protrudes under the back edge of the opening in the counter. It looks very stable, and will be how I set mine up when I rebuild my shop.

Tom Hintz
www.newwoodworker.com

http://www.newwoodworker.com/hisnormness.html

PS: Norm didn't call or anything cool like that, I happened to see the show where he installed the mortiser.

TH

[Bill Kunert]

Tom;
I agree completely with your New Wood Worker article. I think Norm has been partly responsible for the current interest in woodworking. The only problem is that he makes everything look so easy and beginners can get in way over their heads. That, of course, is not his fault. His show and This Old House are both excellent sources of ideas. Tom Silva isn't too bad either.
Regards
Bill