Made of premium quality materials and carbide tipped for durability our 32 tooth blades are best suited for general purpose cutting and ripping (with the grain). This combination blade is a general-purpose blade that will provide relatively clean crosscuts and rip cuts. A rip blade generally has fewer teeth than other types of blade because it faces less resistance as it is used to cut with the grain of the wood. Thin kerfs provide a clean, smooth finish while minimizing material waste and motor load.