Summary After looking through the offerings of a country store, Norm finds the inspiration to build a small lock-and-key style writing desk which was popular 200 hundred years ago. Any viewer who has ever struggled with box joints or dovetails won't want to miss this program. These fine woodworking details are what give this simple piece its elegant character. Norm crafts two versions of this piece-one out of antique chestnut and one out of cherry-to ensure that viewers at home will be able to master these woodworking techniques.
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Norm Abram Bill Wallick Gary Sullivan Leigh Keno
Genres : Documentary
Release date : Feb 18, 2000
Countries of origin : United States
Official sites : The New Yankee Workshop homepage
Language : English
Filming locations : Lexington, Massachusetts, USA
Summary After looking through the offerings of a country store, Norm finds the inspiration to build a small lock-and-key style writing desk which was popular 200 hundred years ago. Any viewer who has ever struggled with box joints or dovetails won't want to miss this program. These fine woodworking details are what give this simple piece its elegant character. Norm crafts two versions of this piece-one out of antique chestnut and one out of cherry-to ensure that viewers at home will be able to master these woodworking techniques.
Genres : Documentary
Release date : Feb 18, 2000
Countries of origin : United States
Official sites : The New Yankee Workshop homepage
Language : English
Filming locations : Lexington, Massachusetts, USA
