For some reason people in this thread keep recommending blade with fewer teeth to remedy this problem. [huh] Typically more aggressive blades produce poorer cut quality and deeper scratch marks.
[member=15585]Svar[/member] - You might be right but the OP described using the 36 tooth blade to do a long rip in 1 1/2” thick maple on a rail. In my experience if you have to “fight” the blade through the material the opportunities to flex the saw on the rail are many. The blade that I think of as more nicely matched with a rip in thick hardwood like maple is a Panther. It should cut through it like butter and make the process of holding steady that much easier. At least that is how I thought of it. Please do not hesitate to present opposing views as I am as open to learning more about my track saw and appropriate blade selection as anyone. In other words, argue with me, please.