Norm started NYW when I was early in my career.  My impression was he was an excellent carpenter, but a budding furniture maker.  After a couple of years, I opted out.  But I know he encouraged a lot of people to start woodworking.  I think I learned much more from Roy Underhill.

 

https://www.thisoldhouse.com/23126199/this-old-house-to-air-tribute-special-to-master-carpenter-and-television-trailblazer-norm-abram?fbclid=IwAR0Sv-yeznsJTNdATacsmyKyEUrzU1JDiY_XLS7u7i6CzdAQd2Y_C7Uqk4o

Edited May 19, 20223 yr by kmealy

Thanks! Looking forward to seeing this. Like so many others, I learned a lot from both shows.

I enjoyed Norm's show a lot, and wish him the best in retirement. But I learned more (I think) from Roy, not that I'm a big hand tool woodworker, but more about the history behind the tools/techniques/ whatever. He also had his lighter moments that were (to me) quite funny. In explaining the difference between the Stanley 45 and the Stanley 55 planes he hesitated, then said "well, it's 10 more". I miss both of them.

do it right, do it once.

"let's check this, ah, perfect"

"Be sure to read, understand and follow the instructions..."

"And remember, there is no more important safety rule than to wear these, ... safety glasses."

Added a reminder already in my phone calendar for Oct 3. Thanks Keith. It will be a bittersweet end to a legacy. TOH remains one of the most popular PBS shows in part due to Norm as well as the vision of Russell Morash.

How come he's so old?

Great show! I just like how laid back Norm is and how his confidence shows through his hands.