Abstract: Disclosed is a method of filing a synthetic nail comprising rubbing the nail with a unique device that captures dust produced by filing. The device includes support member, either a board-like member or foam block, having a generally flat, planar support surface. A foam strip is attached to the planar surface of the support member and it has a generally flat, planar, tacky support surface. An abrasive member is bonded to the planar support surface of the foam strip comprising a crisscrossed arrangement of spaced apart, thread-like filaments having gritty abrasive material embedded therein. The crisscrossed arrangement of filaments forms a plurality of cavities open at the surface of the abrasive member to collect and hold therein nail dust produced upon rubbing the abrasive member against a nail.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of filing a synthetic nail comprising rubbing the nail with a unique device that captures dust produced by filing. The device includes an elongated, rigid, support member having a generally flat, planar support surface. A foam strip is attached to the planar surface of the rigid support member and it has a generally flat, planar, tacky support surface. An abrasive member is bonded to the planar support surface of the foam strip comprising a crisscrossed arrangement of spaced apart, thread-like filaments having gritty abrasive material embedded therein. The crisscross arrangement of filaments forms a plurality of cavities open at the surface of the abrasive member to collect and hold therein nail dust produced upon rubbing the abrasive member against a nail.