I have been using a 40 tooth Forrest 10" with my griz table saw for a long time - I think their general purpose blade. I think I was using it for ripping as well - for rails and stiles no longer than for cabinets - and raised panels.
I have a lot of baseboard and entry molding to do now, so I will be finish ripping 7'-8' long boards - 2.5" wide molding. I am wondering if since it's hard maple, should I just stick with my 40 tooth WW10407125 or should I switch to a 20 or 30 tooth Forrest ripping blade?
With something like really hard wood - is it better to stick with a general purpose or cross cut blade?
Thanks for any advice.