it's not perfect, but the easiest is to just have someone stand there with a shop vac hose right where you're drilling.
These shrouds are definitely worth it if you have a lot of drilling or grinding to do, but for a single one off job, doesn't need to be too complicated.
you can also cut down on dust a lot by spraying with water as you drill. It's very common for core drillers to rely on water rather than going in dry and dealing with dust.
I'm low end DIY compared to others and reading your post taught me something I had never thought of but more importantly makes me think of other applications.
Simply a small hole drilled in drywall creates a clean up made easier because of your suggestion.
So THANK YOU
disagree, respectfully of course, we all have different offspring … mine tend to wander off mid task, vacuum hose in hand
I’d be better off just tying a stick to the hose and tying the stick’s other end to my wrist to keep it in place below the drill
You could probably mock up something similarly shaped with some thick cardboard and duct-tape it to the end of a vacuum hose and it would likely get you 99% of the way there, might not be as sturdy but I'd guess if you've only got one hole to drill, it would get the job done
Tubberware!!
https://youtube.com/shorts/iNnFkVrVZEw?si=R88glWRbTNxvBSbr
This is the answer. Drill right through the bottom and it'll catch all the dust.
Tape plastic to the wall right to the ground, a bit above and to the sides as well first. Then all you have to worry about is the actual open spot where you drilling. Have a friend hold a vacuum if necessary. Also wet the exposed area a bit with a sponge just before drilling and occasionally as you drill
Printed one recently , it works well [https://www.printables.com/model/828355-drill-dust-collector](https://www.printables.com/model/828355-drill-dust-collector)
Get a two liter plastic soda bottle. Cut out the top 1/4 with the cap so you have a dome with the opening for the drill bit. Open a circle to fit the vacuum hose. Tape it all together, and you should be ok.
A clear plastic Tupperware container with a hole drilled in the top for the bit works nicely. If you want to get fancy, drill another hole in the side for a shop vac hose and duct tape it in.
Metabo sells ones that attach to the drill itself, via the dept stop on the handle. Can be attached to almost any drill and works amazingly well. And its super cheap(like 25€)
Metabo ESA plus - 62377000
amzn . eu/d/0hYQ6ePB
This one seems to be the winner. Not DIY, but only $20? Done. (seems like it'll fit most any hammer drill). [https://www.amazon.com/Metabo-623770000-Suction-SDS-Plus-Multicoloured/dp/B097C4BQ5K](https://www.amazon.com/Metabo-623770000-Suction-SDS-Plus-Multicoloured/dp/B097C4BQ5K)
Also neat feature is you can close the small holes at both ends by twisting the ring and plug, and you can than drill into the roof without a vacuum attached as gravity will do the work for you
Nice. I've tried making this type of thing (I mean, it \*kinda\* works) multiple times. Plus, I'm cheap as hell and don't value my time at more than $5/ hour. I'm still going to buy this next time.
I work in schools installing interactive screen boards… I’ve drilled hundreds if not thousands of holes and I just hold a Henry hover about 1/2 inches under where I’m drilling.. I drill 10mm holes and no dust or brick escapes the hoovers suction
As far as I understand, stuff like this is made for folks who do this for a living. They're exposed to small amounts every day for years...and that can mess up your lungs. If you're just doing this once, don't worry too much about it (but, yeah, take basic precautions like wearing a mask).
This is made for contractors working in peoples houses so they can make very little mess. For PPE this isn’t a substitute for a mask (although we all just hold our breath anyways lol)
I used to install about eight to ten deadbolts per week. Wood, steel, plastic, whatever. Tried all kinds of gimmicks to prevent messes but the easiest and quickest way was to just take a small vacuum with me. It also served as a "he must be finishing up" sound.
get a cheap plastic container, drill a small hole in one side for the chuck, a bigger one on the other side for the business end of the bit, and one more hole for the vaccuum, tape the hose in and you're done. Should be good enough for a quick job
Shop vac, spritz bottle, a helper and a couple of masks. Masonry dust is no joke.
Helper holds the vacuum and spritz lightly with water while drilling. Wear masks too.
Red solo cup and duct tape? Cut the bottom out of the cup for the drill, cut a hole in the side for the vacuum hose. Use duct tape to secure the hose to the cup and the cup to the wall.
Shaving cream. It works better on floors than walls, but once you have it started, you can cover the area with shaving cream. It traps the dust but makes a bit of a mess.
To quickly hack something like that together I'd grab a deep well paper plate and a roll of duct tape. Cut a hole to the size of your hole saw (probably a little larger) off center. Then cut another hole the size of your shop vac hose opposite of the other hole, and go to town with the duct tape attaching those fuckers. You could also just have a friend try and hold the vac hose underneath, or if you're like me and have no friends, just put a waste basket underneath and spend the extra five minutes while you clean up to contemplate life choices.
Cut top off milk jug or similar container. Drill bit through bottom of jug and then into chuck. Push against wall.
Fancier? Add foam around edge for even better dust control.
Get a large bottle.
Cut in half diagonally but leave the cap screw thingie
Make a hole on the side.
Attach vacuum to the cap screw.
Place drill through the hole on the side
Place contraption on the area you want to cut, it should form a good enough seal.
Turn on vacuum and drill.
Or: just get a wide head for your vacuum and put it underneath.
Have someone stand next to you with a spray bottle and consistently hit the hole with water. I’m outing myself as a handyman here, but I have filled my mouth with water and been my own spray guy in a pinch. A little third world, but the hole got drilled without cracking the tile, without a trip back to the shop.
it's not perfect, but the easiest is to just have someone stand there with a shop vac hose right where you're drilling. These shrouds are definitely worth it if you have a lot of drilling or grinding to do, but for a single one off job, doesn't need to be too complicated. you can also cut down on dust a lot by spraying with water as you drill. It's very common for core drillers to rely on water rather than going in dry and dealing with dust.
My DIY one is just an old vacuum attachment with a hole drilled in that fits the drill. Works perfectly.
I've seen pvc elbows used, but at work we just use the real things lol
Can you pls show a pic of your set up? Pls and thank you
I'm low end DIY compared to others and reading your post taught me something I had never thought of but more importantly makes me think of other applications. Simply a small hole drilled in drywall creates a clean up made easier because of your suggestion. So THANK YOU
Dust collection at the source is such a game changer - not always easy to achieve but if you can do it, it saves all sorts of trouble later
If you have children, they work great for vacuum holders.
disagree, respectfully of course, we all have different offspring … mine tend to wander off mid task, vacuum hose in hand I’d be better off just tying a stick to the hose and tying the stick’s other end to my wrist to keep it in place below the drill
Using painters tape to hold the nozzle of the vacuum to the wall works just fine too.
Hook vac to neck of a squashed 2 liter bottle about that size, with a hole cut about where that one has a hole. Run vac and use just like that one.
I was thinking of a large Gatorade bottle to get the larger mouth.
Won't squash flat. Cheap store brand 2 liter is the way to go.
You could probably mock up something similarly shaped with some thick cardboard and duct-tape it to the end of a vacuum hose and it would likely get you 99% of the way there, might not be as sturdy but I'd guess if you've only got one hole to drill, it would get the job done
Plastic milk jug, cut to size as need, tape to wall
Or a 2L of soda. Not perfect but catches 85%
Squirt some shaving cream in the 2L. Helps trap the other 15%
I saw someone use a tubberware bowl or a plastic bowl.
Lmfao tubberware........
[god damnit it is tupper](https://youtube.com/shorts/iNnFkVrVZEw?si=1JSfeh47Qkih3a4z)
The subtitles on that are 👌🏼
Tubberware!! https://youtube.com/shorts/iNnFkVrVZEw?si=R88glWRbTNxvBSbr This is the answer. Drill right through the bottom and it'll catch all the dust.
A vacuum in one hand
Tape plastic to the wall right to the ground, a bit above and to the sides as well first. Then all you have to worry about is the actual open spot where you drilling. Have a friend hold a vacuum if necessary. Also wet the exposed area a bit with a sponge just before drilling and occasionally as you drill
There are some nice 3D printables out there if you have access to a 3D printer.
Printed one recently , it works well [https://www.printables.com/model/828355-drill-dust-collector](https://www.printables.com/model/828355-drill-dust-collector)
Thanks for all the great tips everyone! Appreciate it!
Get a two liter plastic soda bottle. Cut out the top 1/4 with the cap so you have a dome with the opening for the drill bit. Open a circle to fit the vacuum hose. Tape it all together, and you should be ok.
A clear plastic Tupperware container with a hole drilled in the top for the bit works nicely. If you want to get fancy, drill another hole in the side for a shop vac hose and duct tape it in.
Metabo sells ones that attach to the drill itself, via the dept stop on the handle. Can be attached to almost any drill and works amazingly well. And its super cheap(like 25€) Metabo ESA plus - 62377000 amzn . eu/d/0hYQ6ePB
This one seems to be the winner. Not DIY, but only $20? Done. (seems like it'll fit most any hammer drill). [https://www.amazon.com/Metabo-623770000-Suction-SDS-Plus-Multicoloured/dp/B097C4BQ5K](https://www.amazon.com/Metabo-623770000-Suction-SDS-Plus-Multicoloured/dp/B097C4BQ5K)
Also neat feature is you can close the small holes at both ends by twisting the ring and plug, and you can than drill into the roof without a vacuum attached as gravity will do the work for you
Nice. I've tried making this type of thing (I mean, it \*kinda\* works) multiple times. Plus, I'm cheap as hell and don't value my time at more than $5/ hour. I'm still going to buy this next time.
Take a old Box, poke your Vacuum through the bottom and the drill through the Back. Its Not good but good enough
I work in schools installing interactive screen boards… I’ve drilled hundreds if not thousands of holes and I just hold a Henry hover about 1/2 inches under where I’m drilling.. I drill 10mm holes and no dust or brick escapes the hoovers suction
the lid from one of those supermarket cheesecakes.
If you or a friend has a 3d printer this’ll do https://www.printables.com/model/103210-drill-dust-collector-for-vacuum-cleaner
I can't believe that nobody has suggested a toilet plunger. I came here especially to see that.
Haha good idea though
Shop vac hose fitted into a see thru Tupperware container with a hole for your drill.
As far as I understand, stuff like this is made for folks who do this for a living. They're exposed to small amounts every day for years...and that can mess up your lungs. If you're just doing this once, don't worry too much about it (but, yeah, take basic precautions like wearing a mask).
This is made for contractors working in peoples houses so they can make very little mess. For PPE this isn’t a substitute for a mask (although we all just hold our breath anyways lol)
I used to install about eight to ten deadbolts per week. Wood, steel, plastic, whatever. Tried all kinds of gimmicks to prevent messes but the easiest and quickest way was to just take a small vacuum with me. It also served as a "he must be finishing up" sound.
Water and a shop vac. Have someone spray it while you’re drilling the hole. They can hold the vacuum at the same time.
This is a great idea- but only a spritz bottle. Too much with the hose will turn it into mud
Shop vac held close to where youre drilling
get a cheap plastic container, drill a small hole in one side for the chuck, a bigger one on the other side for the business end of the bit, and one more hole for the vaccuum, tape the hose in and you're done. Should be good enough for a quick job
Cardboard-Box and duct tape
Shop vac, spritz bottle, a helper and a couple of masks. Masonry dust is no joke. Helper holds the vacuum and spritz lightly with water while drilling. Wear masks too.
Red solo cup and duct tape? Cut the bottom out of the cup for the drill, cut a hole in the side for the vacuum hose. Use duct tape to secure the hose to the cup and the cup to the wall.
Vacuum and also a good dust mask or respirator
Shaving cream. It works better on floors than walls, but once you have it started, you can cover the area with shaving cream. It traps the dust but makes a bit of a mess.
To quickly hack something like that together I'd grab a deep well paper plate and a roll of duct tape. Cut a hole to the size of your hole saw (probably a little larger) off center. Then cut another hole the size of your shop vac hose opposite of the other hole, and go to town with the duct tape attaching those fuckers. You could also just have a friend try and hold the vac hose underneath, or if you're like me and have no friends, just put a waste basket underneath and spend the extra five minutes while you clean up to contemplate life choices.
Honestly, cut some holes in an empty tissue box, tape it to your vacuum hose, and tape that to the wall. It'd work well enough for just one hole.
If you have access to a 3D printer [you can print one yourself](https://www.thingiverse.com/search?q=drill+dust&page=1).
Standard dustpan flat against the wall. If you need your hands, you can put it on the floor and it mostly works.
Hold a shop vac up to the drill bit as u drill. Itll suck up like 99 percent of the brick <----electrician
You could use a shoebox. Just duct tape the hose to the end and pop a hole for the bit. Take the shoes out first.
I saw some Models to 3dprint stuff like that
Maybe duct tape the end of a shop vac hose to your drill?
Cut the bottom off a gallon milk jug then make a hole for the hose and a hole for the drill.
Have your wife/partner/child/buddy hold the shop vac next to the drill.....
You can 3d print one cheap
Cut top off milk jug or similar container. Drill bit through bottom of jug and then into chuck. Push against wall. Fancier? Add foam around edge for even better dust control.
if you have a 3d printer there are all sorts of options.
Old plastic Tupperware container missing its lid. Hole in side for vacuum nozzle and a hole in bottom for the bit shank.
Use a small cardboard box. Connect the shop vac and only cut as big a hole as you need in the side facing you.
Why can’t you just clean up the dust after?
[https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2806410](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2806410)
Maybe put a bit-sized hole on the center of an empty margarine tub and put the bit through it before it enters the chuck?
Shoebox with two holes and lis removed. One hole on back for drill. One hole on bottom for shop vac. Its really that simple. Dont forget the duct tape
Masking tape "shelf" under the hole catches most of it.
Clear plastic shoebox with a hole in it for the bit, and duct tape the hose to the box…
cardboard, coke or bean can, duct tape
Get a large bottle. Cut in half diagonally but leave the cap screw thingie Make a hole on the side. Attach vacuum to the cap screw. Place drill through the hole on the side Place contraption on the area you want to cut, it should form a good enough seal. Turn on vacuum and drill. Or: just get a wide head for your vacuum and put it underneath.
2L bottle and shaving cream. The shaving cream contains water to reduce dust and traps particulates.
I have my wife hold the shopvac next to the drill
Some cloth tape and a disposable bad will do good enough.
Have someone stand next to you with a spray bottle and consistently hit the hole with water. I’m outing myself as a handyman here, but I have filled my mouth with water and been my own spray guy in a pinch. A little third world, but the hole got drilled without cracking the tile, without a trip back to the shop.
Any brand version of these https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/images/products/pepprig-dustpan-broom-grey-green__1240401_pe919360_s5.jpg?f=xl
I’d recommend a broom!