Thank you, all, for the warm welcome.
And thanks for all the suggestions. I believe I discovered the problem with the chipping. I think I inadvertently used some inferior plywood for this last project. I was, in fact, using the FD puzzle blades from Lesley's Patterns. Both blades work equally well when using good plywood. I do prefer the reverse blade for the smoother backside it leaves. I guess experimentation is the only way to find what works best for each of us. @dgman, I transfer the images with the technique outlined in this video, something everyone may find useful for various projects.
Best!