I've been working with a lot of Ash lately (got a whole bunch real cheap!), I know it's prone to chipping/tearing more than other woods. I've been having a real problem with it chipping out when I've been planing it.
I think my biggest problem is I need to have very long pieces, so I'm unable to cut smaller pieces and avoid changes in grain pattern.
Is there any tips or tricks you pros have to help reduce chipout? I've tried running the wood through in different directions, taking very small cuts, very big cuts, I don't know what else to try. Any help, or am I just going to have deal with it and hope it sands out??