Abstract: Disclosed is a method and apparatus for collecting debris produced by a tool from a work location on a work surface. The apparatus comprises an enclosure surrounding and defining the work location within an interior thereof and an outer body located to the outside of the enclosure. The enclosure is spaced apart from the work surface by a gap distance wherein the enclosure and the outer body enclose and define chamber therebetween. The apparatus further comprises a port passing through the outer body so as to place the chamber in fluidic communication with a vacuum source. The method comprises containing the debris at the work location within the interior of the enclosure, drawing the debris between the enclosure and the surface into the chamber and suctioning the debris out of the chamber through a collection port.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method and apparatus for collecting debris produced by a tool from a work location on a work surface. The apparatus comprises an enclosure surrounding and defining the work location within an interior thereof and an outer body located to the outside of the enclosure. The enclosure is spaced apart from the work surface by a gap distance wherein the enclosure and the outer body enclose and define chamber therebetween. The apparatus further comprises a port passing through the outer body so as to place the chamber in fluidic communication with a vacuum source. The method comprises containing the debris at the work location within the interior of the enclosure, drawing the debris between the enclosure and the surface into the chamber and suctioning the debris out of the chamber through a collection port.