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1. A reciprocating saw, comprising:
a body, a drive shaft mounted within the body for reciprocating movement along a first axis, the drive shaft including a free end extending out of said body and past a front end portion thereof, the drive shaft free end including a slot extending axially rearwardly therein and defining two drive shaft halves separated by the slot, a saw blade mounting block, the mounting block having a body portion which fits over said drive shaft, the mounting block body portion including an interior, axial bore that receives at least a portion of said drive shaft therein, said mounting block further including a saw blade support portion formed with said mounting block body portion, the saw blade support portion supporting a saw blade along a second axis spaced apart from the first axis, said mounting block body portion further including a retainer for retaining said mounting block body portion in place over said drive shaft, said mounting block body portion axial bore including an insert received therein, the insert including a plate-shaped shim member extending in and completely filling said drive shaft slot in order to reduce the likelihood of damage to said drive shaft during operation of said saw. |