"Doug" wrote in news:1105050142.306505.5250
@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com:

Nate,
I too have learned my lesson about working the wood too close to
finished dimensions before completely curing it. Now I rip my timber to
5/4 so I have some left to remove after any warping or cupping while
curing.
Thanks,
Doug


The problem I had was a more serious one with residual stresses in the wood
.... I jointed an edge on the jointer, then continued to rough dimension by
ripping on the table saw. As I ripped it, the residual stresses in the
wood caused it to contract and pinch off the kerf as it was cutting,
burning at the back of the blade and pinching on the splitter. Made me
glad that I always use a blade guard/splitter wherever possible. I think
that without a splitter it might have kicked back pretty good.

Since then, I prefer to rough rip on the bandsaw, let it sit for a day, and
then joint and finish dimension on the tablesaw.

FWIW I've bought a lot of other wood from this same supplier and never had
a similar problem with any other wood. So I don't know if the stress was
due to improper drying, or whether it was due to reaction wood caused by
the tree's growth habit.

p.s. I do agree with your other advice, too.