Season 6 - New Yankee Workshop Episodes

S6 E5: Trundle Bed
A useful space-saving piece of furniture, Norm builds a trundle bed where the top bed is low enough for kids to climb onto easily, while the trundle rolls out smoothly on casters

S6 E12-13: Playhouse - Parts 1-2
Norm's blockbuster, two-episode project for the sixth season is a playhouse that boys and girls alike will love

S6 E9: Rocking Chair
Norm designs and builds a rocking chair that is perfectly proportioned and likely to become the favorite in any child's room

S6 E8: Student Desk
Norm builds a desk for the "A" student in the house - a project inspired by the memory of his own version from high school

S6 E7: Storage Units: Bureau, Cupboard, and Bookcase
The storage units are essentially three projects in one: a chest of drawers, base cabinet and matching bookcase

S6 E6: Marble Roll
Norm builds his version of the classic marble roll game emphasizing both fun and safety, with marbles too large for a child to swallow, while the entire unit is small enough to be portable

S6 E4: Cradle
With its distinctive hood and graceful lines, this this Early American hooded cradle is destined to become an heirloom

S6 E3: Toy Chest
Combining functionality with simple fun, Norm's toy chest features a top with an inlaid checkerboard made of maple and mahogany, and even a compartment in which to store the checkers

S6 E2: Dollhouse
Adult viewers may be as excited about this doll house as the kids it is intended for when Norm creates a true-to-scale, doll-house replica of his now-famous workshop

S6 E1: Easel
Norm has thought of everything for this kid's classic easel, combining his favorite elements from several commercial versions with a sturdy, timeless design that's all his own
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