Project Update: Gardener's Work Bench

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Жыл бұрын

Most of our viewers know that Russ also created, produced, and directed "The Victory Garden" on PBS. With both shows filming at the same time a few yards from each other, it was inevitable their worlds would collide. The first collaboration was for the Gardener's Work Bench. Norm took the finished project home for his wife and TVG (and Russ) got the prototype. It's been in continuous use since built and still holds up almost 30 years later.
Check out the original episode here:
• Gardener's Work Bench ...
Season: 4 | Episode: 5
Original Air Date: February 1, 1992
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@kellynewman862 Жыл бұрын

I watched this show as a child so these update videos are such a treat. Thank you Mr. Russ for taking the time to make these!

@jrey7748 Жыл бұрын

Same here. I enjoyed these as a kid, watching them with my grandparents. Not only has The New Yankee Workshop (along with TOH) inspired me to become an avid do it yourselfer, seeing the project updates brings back great memories.

@Earthrise86 11 ай бұрын

I too watched these as a child. They have made a better world.

@preiter20 Жыл бұрын

I can't thank you enough for making The New Yankee Workshop available on KZfaq. My Mom and I used to watch Norm every week. Since she passed some time ago these shows allow me to spend quality time with Norm and the memory of my mother. Thanks again.

@newyankeeworkshop Жыл бұрын

Glad you are enjoying the channel!

@woodfather Жыл бұрын

30 years later and it still performs exactly as designed. Wonderful stuff. These update videos are amazing and elevate this channel above pretty much all others, please keep them coming. 👍

@newyankeeworkshop 11 ай бұрын

Thank you very much! Poor Russ doesn't know what he got himself into :)

@awade4232 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the update Russ. Knowing how well Norm's projects have fared over the years illustrates that The New Yankee Workshop has always been about something more than just learning woodworking. It's shown me how to be a better man and to help my family live a better life.

@cabman86 11 ай бұрын

My girls and I used to sit and watch every Sunday. There will never be another Russ and Norm.

@dmark6699 11 ай бұрын

Wow look at all those plants.

@royalvarez6436 Жыл бұрын

The perfect ending to the update video. What a timeless flashback! A true melding of your creative in The New Yankee Workshop and The Victory Garden.

@rich_in_paradise Жыл бұрын

Amazing, that work bench is still in use all these years later. Great work Norm!

@starlight55971 Жыл бұрын

I really appreciate you sharing these updates and your wisdom. This is truly one of the best uses of KZfaq.

@jeffmoffat6967 11 ай бұрын

I built 2 of them, one for my potting shed and gave one to my mom. The mdo is awesome stuff

@mikeb6431 11 ай бұрын

Really interesting to see the background and inspiration of these wonderful woodworking projects. Thank you Russ for bringing them back to us! I hope you and Norm are doing well.

@patricksquires6348 11 ай бұрын

Russ! Russ! Russ! Russ! Russ! Victory Garden! French Chef! This Old House! New Yankee Workshop! Garden, Dinner, Home, & Workshop - what a complete happy package that is! Masterful works and exceptional ability to spot great people that are great teachers. Incredible talent you have Russ to repeat that over and over! Appreciated & thanks. Keep the updates coming!

@IRISHWOODWORKER 11 ай бұрын

keep those videos coming Russ . I Hope Norm is keeping well would be great to see him back in the workshop with you . Thank you from Ireland for putting this content online .

@daryldavirro4237 11 ай бұрын

I grew up watching Norm. Love that its on KZfaq

@Steve_Wojo Жыл бұрын

Thanks again Russ for another wonderful tribute to the legend - Norm Abram.

@ryant2389 Жыл бұрын

I really love these update videos.

@m0nk3yl0v3r 11 ай бұрын

If you told 14 r old me back in the 90s a technology would exist I could watch these updates I wouldn't have believed you!

@reforzar 11 ай бұрын

I really enjoy these updates Russ. Thanks for another.

@watchthe1369 11 ай бұрын

This is what I would love to see more of. The impression a carpenter makes on people's lives with the STUFF he MADE. Rather than any ideology.

@tree_carcass_mangler 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for these updates, and for posting the original episodes. Thumbs up!

@IEnjoyCreatingVideos 11 ай бұрын

nice video Russ! Thank you for sharing it with us!💖👍😎JP

@gerrym4377 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely wonderful Russ! Love from a fan in Scotland

@dahmooren Жыл бұрын

This inspires me, for a project to replace/reinvent some deck space on a hill against my house. His comment it was off his living room sold me.

@ObiMomKenobi13 Жыл бұрын

I have a greenhouse. My workbench could use an update, so I'll be sharing this with my husband. 🙂

@johncornell3665 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Russ. Enjoy these update videos

@patricksquires6348 11 ай бұрын

It is so so awesome Russell for you to share updates on various pieces. I look forward to these - a real treat!

@joelmann4623 Жыл бұрын

I would love the greenhouse too.

@DarkVegetaman 11 ай бұрын

The best channel notifications I can get on KZfaq! Love the updates; look forward to more.

@Chrispy9393 Жыл бұрын

I always like this update videos. They are a lot of fun!

@jimbarron8688 11 ай бұрын

I hope all those folks who worked on these great shows through the years know how much help and inspiration they brought to so many people. Thank you all for the knowledge you shared!

@BradThePitts 11 ай бұрын

I have soil bins that pull out like shown, and he forgot to mention how easy it is to brush the extra soil off the table top and back into the bins when you are done. 👍

@465maltbie Жыл бұрын

It has really seasoned well. Charles

@ChrisR1270 Жыл бұрын

So cool! Miss the show. Enjoy the update videos and learning what's become of the projects Norm has built.

@wdwtx2.0 Жыл бұрын

Nice setup.

@stevejensen3471 11 ай бұрын

This came along just in time Russ as I was about to build my wife a new workbench for her gardening needs. I had another design in mind and will incorporate that with your larger work surface and tool cubby plus the two pullout drawers below! Can't wait to get moving on it and now, neither can my wife after seeing Norm's improvements! Thanks and it's always great seeing you! Looking forward to ole Norm's next visit!

@greencello599 Жыл бұрын

Certain elements of this work bench, particularly the potting soil drawers underneath, remind me of my grandpa's Christmas Clock. He built three narrow drawers like that at the bottom and they were each filled with one of three goodies. Ginger snaps in one. Lorna Doone shortbread cookies in another. Finally, either York peppermint patties or Reese's peanut butter cups in the last to grab by the handful. I eventually want to build my own Christmas Clock and use the drawer plans of this project to help me with that.

@michaelbruno6776 11 ай бұрын

I built several projects from the NYW. I watched as a young adult when the original shows were on and started building when I got married. One project I made was the CD cabinet that looked like a library card catalog. Gave it to my father in law who loved it and kept it full for 20 years or so. He eventually passed away and I was given back the cabinet. It was empty and I put it in my garage. I opened a drawer about a year later and discovered proof mice were sleeping in it like hotel rooms in each drawer! It's clean now and in use as fishing storage.

@michaelbruno6776 11 ай бұрын

Thanks Russ and Norm!

@chriswebb810 11 ай бұрын

Great project. The Japanese maple or whatever it is in the background has sure grown over the years.

@newyankeeworkshop 11 ай бұрын

It has been 29 years!

@Wunktheskunk 11 ай бұрын

That gentleman, Russ, is so inspiring. He just has a presence of total contentment. I am motivated by that man’s presence (and Norm’s design genius!).

@george8873 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the update. Workbench looks great even after 30 years of use. Has held up well. Also, that is a great looking greenhouse.

@nikond90 Жыл бұрын

This videos are awesome

@lindawallace6750 Жыл бұрын

C O O L!!

@johnkelly6942 11 ай бұрын

I just got done building one for my wife. I nice simple design, pegged mortise and tenon connections on the stretcher base. Should last 100 years (although I won’t be around then to see it)

@newyankeeworkshop 11 ай бұрын

Sounds wonderful. I'm sure your wife is going to enjoy it like Norm's did. You should post your handiwork to the site for others to see: www.newyankee.com/community/

@watchthe1369 11 ай бұрын

I imagine that greenhouse right off the living room give a passive solar boost to the house heating too...

@BillMulholland1 Ай бұрын

❤️👍

@mollie3244 Ай бұрын

Is this America's answer to Gardeners World?

@newyankeeworkshop Ай бұрын

It was used in The Victory Garden. One of Russ's other shows.

@henrygiammarino9139 11 ай бұрын

Why is Norm not doing these updates?

@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop 11 ай бұрын

Because Russ is. It would have been crowded in there with both of them moving around and talking. 😊

@newyankeeworkshop 11 ай бұрын

Because Russ can't escape :) The workshop is in his backyard so we can always grab him for a few minutes every once in a while. Norm is enjoying his retirement but will stop by again.