On Thursday, April 3, 2014 6:14:45 PM UTC-5, SonomaProducts.com wrote:
I found this picture. It shows what I am talking about but in this picture the background field is also darkened. Imagine this oak still being natural color field with darkened grain lines. http://english-classics.net/wp-conte...wood-grain.jpg

That link's pic is more clear than my detail/comparison pics. I like that darkening in your link. Pecan looks very similar to oak, but just not quite as pitted. Here's a few pics of pecan next to cherry and walnut, for comparison of surface or texture.... hope you can see it well enough.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/43836144@N04/?details=1

I'll do some glazing test pieces and post the results. I'm anxious to give them a try. Thanks for all the input.

When it comes to the headboards, I can always glaze one face and clearcoat the other face, of each board, then whichever I like best, use that face for the exposed side. I'll have multiple options for the finished product.

Looking ahead, I think I should look for someone with a widebelt sander, for all the sanding that'll need to be done.

Sonny