recommendations on a ts blade

Not to sure about a plywood blade, but if yer trying to minimize tear out you need to make a zero clearance insert for your saw. Pretty simple to make and they make a heck of a difference.

-- Mark

Try looking at they http://www.sommerfeldtools.com the finest around. Blades, cabinet bits, routers and very dependable

-- Grandpaj

IMO only but you might be better off with a higher tooth crosscut blade in your miter saw than a 40 tooth. The 40 tooth can crosscut and rip both but you would get smoother and less tear out with a crosscut blade in your miter saw.
There are many blade choices out there. I am sure others will recommend blades for you. I gave you a couple of links for Diablo since you already have Diablo blades. Again, more choices are out there.
First link crosscut blade for miter saw.
Second link for circular saw blade. When I break down sheet goods I cut them a bit bigger than finished size, then cut them to final size on the table saw with a 60 tooth or higher blade and a ZCI to minimize tearout. IMO, more teeth smoother cuts for plywood

http://www.homedepot.com/p/t/100033809?catalogId=10053&langId=-1&storeId=10051&N=5yc1vZc2jy&R=100033809#BVRRWidgetID

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Diablo-7-1-4-in-x-60-Tooth-Carbide-Circular-Saw-Blade-D0760R/100627136#BVRRWidgetID

-- Measure "at least" twice and cut once

The 40T Diablo has a pretty steep hook for a miter saw if it’s the D1040X. That blade is better off on your TS. A good 80T Hi-ATB blade will be best for clean cutting in ply, and would be great on your CMS as well….keep on it the CMS for crosscuts, put it on the TS for plywood. I’d stick with Infinity, Forrest, Ridge Carbide, Freud, Tenryu, CMT, Amana, Irwin Marples, DeWalt Precision Trim or Guhdo. I’d avoid Avanti/Avanti Pro, DW construction series, Oldham contractor series, Irwin Marathon, HF, Skil, Vermont American, Ryobi, Workforce, and other off names that are poorly made. Tips for picking saw blades

-- Happiness is like wetting your pants...everyone can see it, but only you can feel the warmth....

Agreed with Knotscott on avoiding Avanti/Avanti Pro. I bought a 60 tooth in a special, buy one get one free. There aren’t very good at all. In fact they are horrible, IMO. I see now why they offering that special….live and learn

-- Measure "at least" twice and cut once

I’ve been using Freud thin kerf on the TS and I love it. It cuts everything and the kickback risk is much less powerful when and if it happens. I’ve been using this blade for about 6 months and have noticed no dulling. It cuts today as well as it did 6 months ago.

They cost around 90$.

-- Failure does not stop me, it makes me try harder..... because I'm crazy.

With the saw you have, I would definitely stay with the thin kerf blades. The Freud blades are readily available at big box stores and will give you good service.

-- Friends don't let friends use right tilt contractor saws......

Knotscott is right on with his recommendations in my opinion.
Combo blade in a miter saw only makes sense if you only use the miter saw as a chop saw for framing and working with reclaim lumber or similar.
I have a rip and a combo blade for my TS and keep my fine cross cut blade in my CMS. normally.
I do have a hollow ground chrome edge plywood blade that works nice in the table saw but I usually use it for cutting UHMW plastic.

-- Michael :-{| Diapers and politicians both need to be changed often; and for the same reason.

I put away my Forrest, Ridge, and custom Cermet 10” blades after 30 years for a Freud Fusion 8” a couple years ago. It’ll do 98.7% of what the 10”s will do, less expensively and friendlier.

-- Clint Searl.............We deserve what we tolerate

Just my opinion…............

but that’s not the brightest suggestion I’ve ever seen

-- Friends don't let friends use right tilt contractor saws......

thanks everyone on the recommendations.been at the hospital with my mother part of the day and just now getting to check my post.

i had read awhile back that a 40 tooth general purpose blade was good for a cms.glad i’m told different now.i’ll definetly check out the recommended blades.

knotscott-i’m going to read your post tonight,thanks for sharing.

-- It don't have to be straight,it's just a suggestion!!!