or mishandling of the band saw turning to fig4 an additional embodiment of the shock absorbing member is shown here the shock absorbing member 30 u2033 is substantially the same as that in fig1 and 2 however the internal structure has been modified the shock absorbing member 30 u2033 includes a reinforcement inner member 54 the reinforcing member 54 may be a metallic member or a fiber material such as glass the outer layer 56 may be formed from the same polymeric material as that in fig1 or 2 the reinforcement member 54 provides a shock absorbing stress concentration feature in this embodiment turning to fig5 a and 5 b an additional embodiment is shown fig5 a and 5 b illustrates a shock absorbing member 30 u2032 u2033 substantially the same as that in fig1 however the surface has been modified in fig5 a and 5 b the surface is scored or includes threads or texture 60 this surface modification provides spaced raised portions 64 which extend from the surface 62 of the shock absorber 30 u2032 u2033 thus as the tool is dropped the raised portions 64 contacts the ground first as this occurs the raised portions 64 deform and spread to absorb the stress concentration due to the shock turning to fig6 and 7 an additional embodiment of the band.