Not much to add to RM's and Jeff's stuff.
I like using dymo tape at the edges of the pattern to help avoid runovers. Buy about 3 of the fine tooth cutters, the old checkering usually has a lot of crap in the pores that will dull the cutters pretty fast. Save your dullest fine tooth cutter - it's good for a final burnishing.

Best advice: "walk away when things start to go bad" , I don't know why it's better 2 days later but it is.

Last edited by Yeti; 10/23/07 05:48 PM.