You use a single line cutter to convert the dimple lines into grooves. Once you get your master line started it goes fairly well. I cut it, the master line only, to almost full depth. I then would go over every other line in the panel one at a time, free handed to get as much RKW out of the way as possible. Then starting from my master line I would use a checkering head with one smooth row and one regular row cutter. The real problem is not converting the dimples into lines, but the never to be damned enough RKW finish is the worst problem. It clogs up the cutter almost every inch or so. You have to stop and clean it out all the time when you make your first pass. That is why I found the single line cutter was good to break the surface and then switch to regular cutters. Then back to a single row cutter to even things up if needed. This way does lower the checkering panel surface a little unless you are real careful around the edges. Or just put a nice mulled border on it after you are done.
Remington stocks were not very good looking with that pressed in mess. With enough time and a little effort, you can convert them to a decent checkering job unless they were pressed in too much in one area. I had a few stocks they must have either not been aligned right when they were pressed, or the wood was much softer in one area that another. Old 1100 stocks are every where. Take an old one and try it. But you will come to hate that RKW finish as much as I did.
