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The Best Episodes of The New Yankee Workshop Season 3

Every episode of The New Yankee Workshop Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The New Yankee Workshop Season 3!

The Best Episodes of The New Yankee Workshop Season 3

The New Yankee Workshop is a woodworking program produced by WGBH Boston, which aired on PBS. Created in 1989 by Russell Morash, the program is...
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    #1 - Shaker Step Stools

    S3:E1

    Norm builds a three-step version of the classic Shaker step stool and a more elaborate two-step version of it. He uses hand held power tools and hand tools to build the three-step stool form Pine. He uses a sophisticated dovetail jig to craft the joinery for the two-step stool, which is made of Cherry. The two-step stool is 25 1/4" high x 16" wide x 11 5/8" deep. The three-step stool is 25 1/4" high x 17 3/4" wide x 13 1/2" deep.

    Director:Unknown
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    #2 - Picnic Table and Saw Horses

    S3:E2

    Norm builds a basic sawhorse crafted Spruce and Plywood and a one-piece picnic table. The sawhorse dimensions are 26" high x 20 1/2" wide x 36" long and the picnic table dimensions are 29 3/4" high x 68" wide x 71" long.

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    #3 - Shaker Two Drawer Blanket Chest

    S3:E3

    Norm builds a Shaker style blanket chest using pine. He uses an acrylic latex paint to finish the outside and clear urethane on the inside. He adds two storage drawers to the chest base. The chest measures 36 1/4" high x 41 1/2" wide x 19" deep.

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    #4 - Shaker Washstand

    S3:E4

    Norm uses Pine to build a classic Shaker washstand with dovetail joinery in the flared top section, a drawer, and raised panel doors in the lower section. The washstand measures 37 1/2" high x 27" wide x 19 1/2" deep.

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    #5 - Shaker Wall Clock

    S3:E5

    Based on a clock built by Shaker craftsman, Isaac Young, Norm crafts a wall clock from Walnut and adds a modern-day quartz timepiece to it. The clock dimensions are 33 3/16" high x 11 1/8" wide x 4 5/16" deep.

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    #6 - Sandbox

    S3:E6

    Norm builds a sandbox modeled after one built for his sister and him by their father. He uses Cedar and pressure-treated lumber to construct it and adds an awning made from weather-resistant cloth. The sandbox measures 55" high x 49 1/2" wide x 49 1/2" deep.

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    #7 - Harvest Table

    S3:E7

    Norm builds a harvest table from Cherry. It has turned legs and a hand-rubbed Danish oil finish. The drop leaves allow chairs to be pushed under the table when they are in the down position. The table dimensions are 30" high x 39" wide x 71 3/4" long.

    Director:Unknown
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    #8 - Shaker Woodbox

    S3:E8

    Norm builds a wood box with storage space for kindling in an upper section and firewood in the lower section. The fireplace tools are stored on pegs mounted to the sides. He uses milk paint to seal the Pine box. The box dimensions are 33 1/4" high x 22 3/4" wide x 17 1/2" deep.

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    #9 - Library Table

    S3:E9

    Norm crafts a Cherry library table. He demonstrates how to match the grain on the front of the two overlaid drawers. The table measures 30" high x 16" wide x 48" long.

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    #10 - Garden Swing

    S3:E10

    Norm builds a two-seat swing using Redwood and a swinging mechanism that uses common off-the-shelf hardware. The swing dimensions are 92 1/2" high x 83 1/2" wide x 85" deep.

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    #11 - Cricket Table

    S3:E11

    Norm's hardwood cricket table is crafted with complex angled mortise and tenon joinery. He uses a set of jigs to ensure that the pieces fit together properly. The table is 27" high with a 29" diameter top.

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    #12 - Pie Safe with Punched Tin Front

    S3:E12

    Norm's two-door pie safe has multiple shelves and is put together using mortise and tenon joints. He uses a punched-tin front that he fabricates in the workshop. The pie safe measures 60" high x 38 3/4" wide x 17 3/8" deep.

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    #13 - Standing Mirror

    S3:E13

    Norm uses a band saw to aid his in constructing a Mahogany frame for a full-length standing mirror. He uses a router to give the piece a softer edge. The frame measures 68 1/4" high x 27 1/4" wide x 20" deep.

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"Shaker Step Stools" is the best rated episode of "The New Yankee Workshop" season 3. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/5/1991. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Picnic Table and Saw Horses".