Ok, so I bought my first large batch of lumber, 500bf of pink birch from a reputable hardwood dealer. I subsequently started on my first commissioned job, a banister for a friend who was just finishing up redoing his basement. It's only 72" long and I was going to put 2 strips of wood down the sides of a routed edge of the center main piece. I go through cutting the pieces and everything goes out of alignment. I cut all 3 pieces out of the same board which I ran through my jointer and planer. It took me a few days to get to putting on the edges and they're warped, twisted, and all out of wack. I'm going to have to completely restart on the two side pieces. Is this normal? The wood was kiln dried. Do I need to restack my pile of wood with shims (not sure if that's the right word) to let it dry further? If someone could just clue me in I'd appreciate it. I feel like such a nimwit having all this equipment and such but not having a clue what's going on.
Thanks for your help!
Scott Mark