I think you’re doing just fine Robert. I think it’s the material you’re using that appear to be giving you fussies. Try the same pattern with maple, cherry, etc. in ¼” or ½” using a #5 blade cutting at a steady speed you can control. Speed is fine as long as you have control and the blade is not burning the wood. Everyone has their preferences in blades. Mine is Olson, double tooth, skip tooth, and precision ground in #3,5& 7 used most often.