The Detectives (1993)

Episode Overview

During a meal at one of Tuscany, Italy's esteemed inns, Norm pauses to admire the intricate craftsmanship of a beautifully handcrafted monastery table. This stunning piece, salvaged from an old monastery, showcases the wear and character accumulated over years of use by its monastic creators. Inspired by its charm, Norm embarks on a quest for the perfect timber and uncovers a stash of resin-rich Southern yellow pine. Once back at The New Yankee Workshop, he skillfully recreates his interpretation of this remarkable table using a lathe and a table saw.