Cherry Headboard (pics) finally!!

[Jerry Olexa]

This project took longer than expected, but today set up/installed the new headboard . Learned a lot on this project: the beauty of working with cherry (altho it burns easily). It finishes well , in this case, oil and also discovered the technique of padding/french polishing. The Arch/curves/angles were a challenge esp when I deviated from original plan and did raised panels and different thicknesses of materials,etc. I'm not pleased w the look of the cherry in these pics but of course, with time, it will darken . In deference to Tyler, I've attached pics, The first one is as we were setting up andbefore LOML covered my work w pillows,etc. Please overlook my mistakes..

[Jim Becker]

That looks AWESOME, Jerry! The design, material selection and finish is beautiful.

Sign me....Cherry Lover!

[Jim Fancher]

Very nice! I love the arch and raised panels. I'm a Cherry lover too, but I've never worked with it. I can't wait to give it a shot.

Again, beautiful headboard!

[Tyler Howell]

You done good Jerry and Great Pix ta boot.

[Mark Singer]

Jerry,
Really excellent! Beautiful workmanship and detail! Quality!!

[Mike Hedges]

Jerry, Great job, I built one just like that, making the curve back was a real challenge. Mine is out of cherry --just like yours....Kind of scary cutting out the curves. I also built one out of oak --but is was a straight back. I will try to send (pic)

[scott spencer]

"Stunning" comes to mind, so does beautiful, gorgeous, awesome, etc. Super job!

[Herb Blair]

Excellent Job!

[Bruce Page]

Beautiful job Jerry but I think you should move the pillows to the other end of the bed!

[Bruce Shiverdecker]

WOW - That's OUTSTANDING! I love to work with Cherry, too.

Bruce

[Dick Parr]

Beautiful looking bed Jerry.

[Lou Morrissette]

Fine looking piece of work, Jerry. And to think that it will look even better with age! Awesome!

[Larry Crim]

Butifull work I like the arch, Can you give us some details as to the process you took to make the arch?

Larry

[Bob Worrel Jr.]

That is a B-E-A-UTIFUL bed. Great job.

[Ted Shrader]

Jerry -

Oustanding work! Looks like the massive glue up went just fine! Nice lines, proportions. and trim.

How did you get the top cap rail on?

Ted

ps - What is it with women and all those extra pillows?