Patent ID: 7896041

Claim:
A combination, comprising: a base having a jig for use with a cutting tool; and a dust collection attachment having a pan mounted to the base and a barrier coupled to the pan having a plurality of bristles including a portion spaced apart from the base to guide debris generated by the cutting tool to the pan, wherein the plurality of bristles allow the cutting tool to pass therethrough and prevent debris generated by the cutting tool from passing therethrough and wherein the base includes a clamping mechanism adapted to hold the dust collection attachment relative to the base and wherein the clamping mechanism comprises: a bar operatively coupled to the base; a lever operatively coupled to the bar; and first and second cams operatively coupled to the bar on opposite sides of the lever; and the dust collection attachment comprises: a first support post operatively coupled between the first cam and the base; and a second support post operatively coupled between the second cam and the base, the first and second support posts being configured to provide load paths between the first and second cams and the base.