Washing out

Symptom

Blade rising out too early at the finish.

Cause and solution #1

Cause

Not drawing up with the hands at the finish.

Solution

Sit at the finish with the blade square and covered in the water. Feel the position of the hands. Return to this position at the finish of each stroke.

Cause and solution #2

Cause

Leaning away from the rigger at the finish.

Solution

Twist into the rigger at the finish.

Cause and solition #3

Cause

Too much height of the work.

Solution

Check the height of the work and adjust if appropriate.

Cause and solition #4

Cause

Too much pitch.

Solution

Check pitch.