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ts wrote:
I've been woodworking for quite a while (20+years) and must be getting
dumber. This sounds crazy but it's real and I'd like some useful advice on
causes and cures.

Lately when I rip I end up with the good piece having a concave edge on
both solid and plywood. The curve is noticable when it's laid on edge on
the table saw table. I've tried with and without a feather board and
splitter. The fence is square to the miter slot (as best as i can tell with
an adjustable square) and the blade seems to be also - using the same
method. What I've noticed is that the board creeps away from the fence
after it is cut. I've tried putting pressure on the board so it's up
against the fence as it enters the blade. Nothing I've tried seems to help.
The curve is noticable on ~2' pieces and larger. I don't remember having
this problem earlier in my woodworking hobby. What do I need to start /stop
doing -- hints?
Thx.

Sounds like your blade is just slightly out of parallel with the fence
when ripping. Think about cutting a cove on the tables saw and you can
visualize how the edge becomes slightly concave.


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