I use an 80 tooth full kerf Amana crosscut if I want it really sweet, 60 tooth otherwise. I like CMT flat grind 24 for RIP. Ridge blades are said to be good but I only had a combo so sold it. good. I hate those "red" ones. Cut OK, but had teeth fly off and chip. Blue tape and ZCI are your friends. No combo and multi-purpose are more for carpentry. I have never bought a specials melamine blade but I probably should. 90% of the time my rip is on the saw as I mostly only use the TS for rips. I make it a point to never be in such a hurry on the TS that I won't change a blade. A quick cut I have my BS, miter saw and often, quickest just to grab one of my trusty Distons.