I am ripping some maple and running into a problem. Not sure why it is happening and what to do.
Bought some 4/4 6" width maple, 9' long. Jointed one edge and face. Then ran through a planer until 3/4" thick. I have a nice straight edge to start with.
I am ripping the wood to a width of 1.25 inches wide. Flat, straight edge against the tablesaw fence. About 1/2 to 3/4 of the way through the rip, the cut piece starts to bow. I end up with a bow of 3/8 to 1/2" over the 8' length. Also, the piece being cut from is also now bowed. This has happened on two different pieces of maple. The bow is on the 3/4" edge, not the face (not cupping).
Any suggestions or thoughts greatly appreciated.
Earl Wojo