Figured Andiroba Headboard

In the constant ying and yang tug of masculine vs. feminine going on in my master bedroom, it was my turn after some window treatments tilted the scales toward girlie. I wanted to make a beefy looking headboard with oversized posts and a simple yet classy design. I also wanted to finally build a piece that ties into the dresser and bedside tables I made earlier (see my projects). This wood is Andiroba and is reallly affordable. It was presented to me at the lumber dealer as an affordable alternative to Mahogany, but after carefully choosing the best stock, I found that the figure was absolutely wild! There are pieces that have the curly look of fiddleback maple and the ribbon striping of sapele all in one board. Rather than take pics of it attached to the bedframe with pillows and everything, I thought I would show it to you in it’s full glory. Some of the pictures are without the beveled top but those were the best ones for showing what the wood looks like. FYI finish is 4 coats of Arm R Seal.

-- "It's a good thing my woodworking is done afterhours so my 2 year old daughter can't hear the swearing."