US Patent 10335874 Reciprocating tool

A reciprocating tool with a reduced number of parts is provided. A jigsaw reciprocates a saw blade in a direction along an axis with the power of an electric motor. The jigsaw includes a housing accommodating the electric motor, a guide member fixed to the housing and provided along the axis, a connector member sandwiching the guide member and reciprocating when the power of the electric motor is transmitted thereto, and a plunger attached to the connector member and holding the saw blade.