Patent ID: 6857348
Filing Date: 2005-02-22
Classification: B23D,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An arrangement for clamping a saw blade in a reciprocating power tool having a motor for receiving a reciprocating shaft comprising: a reciprocable power tool shaft, the power tool shaft having two ends, one end for coupling with the motor in the power tool and the other end including a retaining member on which a blade for damping may be mounted; the retaining member having a member for engaging the blade, said engaging member having a desired configuration such that upon rotation of said retaining member, said engaging member is rotated changing angular orientation of said engaging member, said engaging member rotates the blade changing the orientation of the blade in a plane of the blade, said retaining member lockable in at least two positions, each of the at least two positions clamping the blade at a predetermined angle relative to the shaft.