I have about 30 bd ft of tiger maple that seems to be case hardened. After face jointing and planing, it quickly cups. I would like to use it to make small boxes for gifts so have been cutting in pieces about 30" long. The rough sawn material is a good inch thick.
Could a trip through a steam box relieve the internal tension so that it will machine properly? If so, how long should it take to dry and stabilize prior to working? Sounds like a bit of work but might be worthwhile.