Table saw cutting problem

Try slightly moving the far end of you fence (out of square from the blade) to the right, just a hair. It should only take a very small adjustment. Then try a cut.

That saw isn’t really the best for precision work. If I had to use it, I would initially rip my parts an 1/8th to 3/16ths wide, that would allow the wood to relax a bit. Rip a second time to required width, if you have a planer or joiner, leave some to run through that to finished size.

Relieving a bit of the fence toward the rear, such as Steve mentioned above, is a common fix when out in the field and does help a bit. The issue you are having is typical of the jobsite type of saws, I have the exact same saw and the same issue daily with it, I measure that fence front and rear every cut, just the nature of the beast.

-- Jack https://Carterscreekrenovations.Com

This can also happen if you let the piece wobble side-to-side as you’re finishing the cut. If your fence only extends 5-6 inches past the blade, and you’re ripping a 4-foot long piece of wood, it’s very easy to accidentally allow the wood to steer to the right (which kicks the left edge into the blade). This will result in what you’re seeing. Cabinet saws often have much longer fences so there’s more support for the workpiece past the blade.

-- Woodworking from an engineer's perspective

Do you have a splitter or riving knife that is a little out of alignment? Out of adjustment one way would push piece toward fence, while other way would push piece away from fence, especially at end of cut.

-- Bill M. "People change, walnut doesn't" by Gene.

Guys – thanks for all the feedback and tips! Will definitely try them and will let you know of any improvement. Glad to hear it might just be the saw – and not me!

If the saw kerf expands or contracts during ripping it is caused by improper drying.
A prong test will help you determine if it is a stress problem in the wood.

https://fennerschool-associated.anu.edu.au/fpt/drying/kiln.case.html

If it is reverse case hardened then some of the suggestions from the prior LJ’s may help.
HF sells a moisture meter that allows you to check the moisture content of your lumber.

https://www.harborfreight.com/digital-mini-moisture-meter-67143.html

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