This is probably good advice. If you go down this path, here are a few pointers.
Apply the stripper with a cheap paint brush. Let it work. Once finish softens up, use coarse steel wool or stripping pads to remove the old finish. Repeat until all finish has come off and you are down to bare wood. Use a nylon brush to get the stripper and old finish out of the checkering. Do not sand down the chexkering.
Lightly sand the wood with fine grit sand paper. If there are gouges or deep scratches, you may need to use wood filler, or make some by mixing your sanding dust wioth epoxy. Sand any fills, so they are level with the wood. Clean everything with mineral spirits.
Refinish with boiled linseed oil. Apply the oil with a lint free rag. Apply thin coats of oil and wipe off any excess. The wood surface should not look wet. Re-coat once dry to the touch. 10 plus coats may be necessary.
