Checkering finish

[Brent Francis]

Ive noticed that on many restored Parkers the checkering seems to be stained or somehow finished darker than the uncheckered wood surfaces. I like the way it looks. Would someone tell me how that is done? Thanks, Brent

[John Campbell]

Generally done by painting darker colored stain into the checkered areas. To each his own...

[Bill Holcombe]

Brian Dudley can tell you how he does it. He has posted it before I believe.