Ripping w/Woodworkers II

[Jim Foster]

I have a Woodworker II blade I use on a Powermatic T66. When ripping long boards, the board has a tendency to move away from the fence after it passes through the blade. It's pretty slight, but I've checked the table saw setup several times, fence, blade run-out, etc... and I'm curious if the type of blade tooth grind may have something to do with this issue. Also, I have the Biesemeyer fence. The blade leaves a very nice edge.

[scott spencer]

The blade shouldn't be a factor. More likely due to alignment. Do you have a splitter in place?

[Don Jarvie]

I have the same setup and its how the board is being fed. They way I push with my right hand I tend to put pressure on the push stick so the board will go slightly left. I now make sure the pressure is down on the board and to the right. I also got the Gripper and that tends to help.

The funny part is when you measure the board its right on the money.