> > > > >
> > > >Are 40 teeth better than 18?
> > >
> > > They'll give a better finish, especially on plywood, but they'll be
> > > less good for ripping along the grain. Mainly you'll find that
> > > ripping works, but has become slower than previously. For typical
> > > uses, it'll work fine.
> > >
> >
> > Thanks Andy, what about for laminated worktops?
> >
> >
> >
> It will be better than 20 teeth for laminated worktops - you'll get a
> smoother finish on the laminate.
>
> N.B. Always cut from the underside of the worktop - so that the blade is
> cutting into the laminate and never out from it.
>
> Roger
Agree with roger on the above. Also if you have a router, cut oversize and rount to final size for a really clean edge on worktop.
Bob