# tree part (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover tree part. Page: Feed: --- ## [Repairing and Refinishing a 19th-Century Sideboard – Part 2](https://literaryworkshop.wordpress.com/2026/06/20/repairing-and-refinishing-a-19th-century-sideboard-part-2/) _2026-06-20 · Steve S. · The Literary Workshop Blog_ In my last post, I showed how I removed the old finish from this 19th-century sideboard. Most any antique furniture I can afford to buy is going to need some repair, and that was certainly true of this piece. No Continue reading ## [Repairing and Refinishing a 19th-Century Sideboard – Part 1](https://literaryworkshop.wordpress.com/2026/06/13/repairing-and-refinishing-a-19th-century-sideboard-part-1/) _2026-06-13 · Steve S. · The Literary Workshop Blog_ When I visit antique shops, I m always pulling out drawers and looking underneath pieces to see how and when the thing was built. Most of the older, handmade pieces are way out of my price range, so I m just looking appreciatively. But Continue reading ## [What Wood Finishes are Food-Safe?](https://literaryworkshop.wordpress.com/2026/01/31/what-wood-finishes-are-food-safe/) _2026-01-31 · Steve S. · The Literary Workshop Blog_ Although I don t make a lot of spoons these days, I still haunt the spoon-making discussion groups on social media, and this is one of the most common questions I hear. How can you be sure that the wood finish Continue reading ## [Fix Flaws in Wooden Spoons with This Simple Inlay/Infill Technique](https://literaryworkshop.wordpress.com/2026/01/05/fix-flaws-in-wooden-spoons-with-this-simple-inlay-infill-technique/) _2026-01-05 · Steve S. · The Literary Workshop Blog_ Author Note: I drafted this post several years ago but am just now getting around to publishing it. Although I don t make a lot of spoons anymore, I still want to share this handy technique that I ve used over the Continue reading ## [Make Your Own Ribbon Bookmark](https://literaryworkshop.wordpress.com/2025/12/15/make-your-own-ribbon-bookmark/) _2025-12-15 · Steve S. · The Literary Workshop Blog_ Who doesn t love a nice ribbon bookmark? Older bibliophiles will remember when many fine hardcover editions of literary classics came with a ribbon bookmark. I always loved them, though I m afraid they aren t as common as they used to be. Continue reading ## [On Safety: No Risk, No Learning](https://literaryworkshop.wordpress.com/2025/11/29/on-safety-no-risk-no-learning/) _2025-11-29 · Steve S. · The Literary Workshop Blog_ One of our family s favorite children s books is called Very Worried Walrus. It was part of the Sweet Pickles books published in the late 1970s. Each book featured an animal character (such as Moody Moose or Responsible Rabbit) whose all-too-human Continue reading ## [Making a Joint Stool from Trees, Part 3: The Seat and the Finish](https://literaryworkshop.wordpress.com/2025/09/05/making-a-joint-stool-from-trees-part-3-the-seat-and-the-finish/) _2025-09-05 · Steve S. · The Literary Workshop Blog_ In my last two posts, I showed how I made the oak framework for my new joint stool, which I m making with expert guidance from the book Make a Joint Stool from a Tree by Jennie Alexander and Peter Follansbee. Continue reading ## [Making a Joint Stool from Trees, Part 2: No-Lathe Legs](https://literaryworkshop.wordpress.com/2025/08/29/making-a-joint-stool-from-trees-part-2-no-lathe-legs/) _2025-08-29 · Steve S. · The Literary Workshop Blog_ In my last post, I showed how I did the layout and joinery for my new joint stool, which is a 17th-century design that I have wanted to try out for years. I built the piece from wood taken from Continue reading ## [Making a Joint Stool from Trees, Part 1: Layout and Joinery](https://literaryworkshop.wordpress.com/2025/08/22/making-a-joint-stool-from-trees-part-1-layout-and-joinery/) _2025-08-22 · Steve S. · The Literary Workshop Blog_ Ever since I got this book, I have wanted to make a joint stool from a tree. The grainy picture alone should give you an idea of how long ago that was. The book is Make a Joint Stool from Continue reading ## [Building Peter Follansbee’s Book Stand (in Exotics)](https://literaryworkshop.wordpress.com/2025/08/08/building-peter-follansbees-book-stand-in-exotics/) _2025-08-08 · Steve S. · The Literary Workshop Blog_ Last Christmas I was given a few pieces of exotic wood, which have been sitting in my shop since then, waiting for me to make a special little project with them. After doing a lot of work with pine this Continue reading ## [PixelRift — Platforming with Level Editor (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/O74stCb7TsUX) _2025-08-08 · **Sponsored**_ Includes a built-in level editor, campaign with elemental heroes, and boss encounters. ## [056: Old Joe.](https://tomcornfoot.substack.com/p/056-old-joe) _2025-07-16 · Tom Cornfoot · Stories From Nowhere_ Frank padded across the landing, the cord from his dressing gown trailing behind. ## [055: Time off.](https://tomcornfoot.substack.com/p/055-the-trip) _2025-07-09 · Tom Cornfoot · Stories From Nowhere_ It’s about time I took a break, thought Cassandra, as she kicked off the red plastic heels and peeled away the fishnet stockings... ## [054: Michael](https://tomcornfoot.substack.com/p/054-michael) _2025-07-02 · Tom Cornfoot · Stories From Nowhere_ I was only a minute or two late for my shift, but as I dodged through the kitchen buttoning my waistcoat, I could that see Michael was already in my section. ## [053: Lily](https://tomcornfoot.substack.com/p/053-lily) _2025-05-14 · Tom Cornfoot · Stories From Nowhere_ Lily's head lay heavily on my lap. I brushed wandering strands of hair back from her porcelain temples and untangled them from her long black eyelashes... ## [052: Bill](https://tomcornfoot.substack.com/p/052-bill) _2025-05-07 · Tom Cornfoot · Stories From Nowhere_ The note Molly Simmons left on the doorstep had undergone many revisions before she finally settled on “Bill, I love you,” and stuffed it into an empty pint bottle. ## [051: Coq-au-vin](https://tomcornfoot.substack.com/p/051-coq-au-vin) _2025-04-30 · Stories From Nowhere_ Mr Sinclair lifted the whistling kettle and poured a little water into the teapot. ## [050: Closing Time](https://tomcornfoot.substack.com/p/050-closing-time) _2025-04-23 · Tom Cornfoot · Stories From Nowhere_ I could see the pub from my bedroom window, and lying in bed at night, the noise kept me awake; people leaving or being thrown out. ## [049: Temptation](https://tomcornfoot.substack.com/p/049-temptation) _2025-04-16 · Tom Cornfoot · Stories From Nowhere_ Reverend McKaye opened the collection box and sighed. ## [048: Dessert](https://tomcornfoot.substack.com/p/048-dessert) _2025-04-09 · Tom Cornfoot · Stories From Nowhere_ Janet placed her napkin on the table and went out into the hall. Nobody seemed to notice her leaving. Her nails click-clacked as she steadied herself on the glass-topped occasional table and she took a deep breath. ## [Refer a Friend, Earn Rewards (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/vxA9Ur6yoBYS) _2025-04-09 · **Sponsored**_ Earn rewards when a friend signs up for the Graphite Business Card ## [047: The old oak tree \[Part 4\]](https://tomcornfoot.substack.com/p/047-the-old-oak-tree-part-4) _2025-01-09 · Tom Cornfoot · Stories From Nowhere_ “How are you feeling, Jack?” asked his mother.Jack was pulling on his boots and didn’t look up. “Fine.”“That’s good.” She knelt down, zipped Ellie’s coat and tucked the flapping end of a pink scarf into Ellie’s collar. “We were worried about you, weren’t we Ellie?” Ellie nodded. “And what are you two going to do today?”“We’re going to the woods,” said Jack.