Problem that I have seen is that checkering cut through the finish appears to be lighter in color than the finished stock (stain probably cut away?). I bought some Tru-Oil today and put some on a scrap piece of wood. It didn't change the color much. I am looking at doing a custom gun project and I want the checkering to match the color of the rest of the stock and not stand out. How do the Pros do it?

-Shoot Straight, IM