In the 16th season, Norm tackles the intricate "Fan Back" Windsor chair from Lancaster County, a demanding woodworking endeavor. He visits Bill and Sally Wallick in Wrightsville, Pennsylvania, where he gains essential guidance for constructing his chair. Bill demonstrates the process of carving the seat, turning the legs, fitting the steam-bent maple "crest" rail, and attaching the elegant yet sturdy spindles. Following this, Sally showcases her technique for artificially aging the chairs, creating a convincing patina that can deceive even seasoned experts. This episode marks the first part of a two-part series.
Show
The Detectives
Episode
S16E07
Air Date
Feb 14, 2004
Season 16 Episodes
S16E01
The Butterfly Table
S16E02
The Folding Screen
S16E03
The Flower Stand
S16E04
The Shaker Bookcase
S16E05
The Tall Case Oak Clock
S16E06
The Dower Chest
S16E07
The Windsor Chair (1)
S16E08
The Windsor Chair (2)
S16E09
The Lowboy
S16E10
The Pier Table
S16E11
The Dining Table
S16E12
The Mission Style Desk
S16E13
The Gardener's Dry Sink