My Dewalt "Job Site Saw" uses the Dewalt 24 tooth general purpose blade out of the box. The standard blade performs well for most jobs; however, I wanted a finer tooth blade for cabinet work. The DW3114 40 tooth blade gives a much finer cut when cutting cabinet grade 3/4 inch plywood. I'm sure the blade will also perform well on laminate, based how it's cutting plywood. The 24 tooth blade has stayed sharp during one year of moderate use. If I get comparable service from the 40 tooth blade, I will be very pleased with my purchase.