Reciprocating saw holder

Abstract

A reciprocating saw includes a saw blade that is connected to a hand held driver for reciprocating the saw blade to perform a cut. A bit holder and a blade holder is used to provide connection between the saw blade and the handle of the hand held driver. The bit holder includes a connecting mechanism for connecting the bit holder to the hand held driver. The blade holder provides a connection between the saw blade and the bit holder. The blade holder includes a holder body and a hex-shaped shank extending rearwardly from the holder body. The shank further includes a first holding mechanism for coupling the holder to the bit holder at the rear end and a second holding mechanism for coupling the saw blade to the holder at the forward end.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A blade holder for providing connection between a saw blade and a bit holder, comprising: 
 a holder body adapted for providing connection to the saw blade at the forward end of the blade holder;    a hex-shaped shank extending rearwardly from the holder body for coupling the blade holder to the bit holder; and    wherein the blade holder is cast around a tail of the saw blade.