Abstract: An enclosure cooperates with a vacuum source to confine and remove debris produced by operation of tools on workpieces. The enclosure comprises a housing and a work plate that defines the bottom of a work chamber in the housing and a work surface where tools and workpieces can be placed. A vacuum chamber is formed against a lower surface of the work plate, and the work plate has an extensive array of holes that place the work chamber in communication with vacuum chamber. A vacuum source coupled to the vacuum chamber draws air flows through holes in the work plate that remove debris in the work chamber. A window permits viewing of the interior of the work chamber, and an access port permits a worker to insert his hands into the work chamber to handle workpieces or operate tools.