"Lowell Holmes" wrote in message
news:mNS%g.81218$073.8493@trnddc01...
I have to wonder if there is a problem with your blade or fence. I have a
jig that I tapered a pencil post bed with. I use a 20 tooth rip blade with
it. The Forrest blade I have uses too much horsepower for heavy ripping. I
was ripping 3" stock with a 1 1/2 hp saw. I now rip on a bandsaw.

Bandsaw and plane or jointer reduces the guesswork on double tapers and
provides greater safety anyway.

Y'think he's trying to feed in the wrong direction, cutting up taper rather
than down?