Ground tamper accessory for reciprocating saw

Abstract

A tamping apparatus that is configured to be operably coupled to a reciprocating saw in order to be employed to compact material. The present invention includes a stem member having a first end and a second end wherein the first end includes a tang configured to be operably coupled to a chuck of a reciprocating saw. A plate member is secured to the second end of the stem member and is planar in manner. The plate member includes a rolled front edge and in a preferred embodiment is rectangular in shape. The tamping apparatus further includes an expansion plate member that is configured to be releasably secured to the plate member and has a surface area that is larger. An impact force reduction member is integrally formed with the stem member and provides reduction of impact force transferred to the reciprocating saw during use of the tamping apparatus.

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