I must agree, Bruce -- this is a great blade. I also have a Freud 40 tooth thin kerf Finish blade I use for most of my first step plywood cuts on my lumber rack using a clamped straight edge. Almost zero chip out.It is hard to beat the Freud Diablo 40 toother from HD. Sharpest thing I have ever put on my Super Sawcat. Less than $14 right now.