Another project that caught the attention of Norm while at the Hancock Shaker Village in Massachusetts was a Shaker washstand. Back in the day before indoor plumbing, people would get their morning an...
If you have ever thought of building something from all those wooden pallets you see laying around, well take a look at what Norm put together in this coffee table. Rustic indeed, no two tables will l...
An all around great design for a potting bench. Make it out of redwood as shown, or any rot resistant wood so it will last for years outdoors. Plenty of room for pot shelves, potting work surface and ...
Console tables are typically meant to go against a wall, like a hallway or entranceway. Norm Abram found inspiration to reproduce this Danish half round table that was built in the 1800s. View the Lar...
Just because the length of the bed posts are 54 inches does not mean you need an industrial size lathe to get the job done. The posts are made in two parts. Plenty of strength on the mortise and tenon...
Coffee tables are more of a North American furniture piece, you typically will not find these in England, for which this coffee table is designed after. With a country-style look and rugged appearance...
In England these are typically called sideboards. In North America they are also called a buffet, servers or hunt boards. They are traditionally very large so Norm builds one to just about 6 feet long...
This high chair is designed for children ages 2 to 4 years old. Norm got his inspiration to build this lathe project while visiting the House of the Seven gables in Salem, Massachusetts. View the Larg...
After a visit to the Old Sturbridge Village in Massachusetts, Norm comes back with a plan to build a colonial style table with x-braced legs. Whatever the decor in your home, this table is sure to fit...
Pictured here is a bathroom vanity cabinet built with cherry lumber. Doors are built using the router with mortise and tenon joinery. The carcass uses biscuit joinery. View the Larger Image Slideshow ...
You could build this coffee table from just about any species of wood, Norm used recycled chestnut form a barn. This is a large coffee table with large turned legs, fashioned from the one made of pine...
Story has it, the original table was transported on horseback to pay laborers at work sites. The unique style of the desk features a drawer that passes through on both sides. The splayed legs will cha...
This 10 foot long harvest-style table is the perfect gathering place for family, friends and good times. All the necessary details are provided to build what will become an heirloom piece of furnitur...
Straight forward in design and function, this table has a large surface with a single drawer and turned legs. This table could double as a desk or as a smaller breakfast nook table. Featuring mortise ...
This piece of furniture is more than just a wine storage cabinet. If you love wine, this is the perfect project to have built. The cabinet can hold 10 cases of wine plus additional storage for oversiz...
Norm turns out three different style lamps after creating some recent wine country furniture pieces. The largest is 20 inches high. View the Larger Image Slideshow to see the actual paper plan you are...
If you enjoy making through dovetail joints, this project is for you. This is a 10 drawer unit that can be used for any number of purposes, whether it be in your workshop, craft room or kitchen. Diffe...
We are not sure why its called a Turkey Table but the distinctive design of the clover leaf top and tri-leg construction makes it a worthwhile piece to build. Norm found his inspiration from a private...
While in Nantucket Norm finds two wooden trays in his favorite antique store. He calls these weekend projects and while both feature a primitive building design, one of the trays features brass corner...
A table such as this is great for family gatherings and games with the kids. Norm designed his centerpiece to turn with minimal hardware. Another design he discovered while in the low country. View th...