Chip Pans vs Full Enclosures

[Colt45]

Right now I am running my machines without an enclosure or chip pan, and I'd like to do something to help contain the mess that is a byproduct of normal machining.

I do a lot of work that is small, one off stuff and often requires "eyeball machining" so being able to get close to the work, AND being able to see what is going on in real time is very important. I have considered installing the full enclosures with the tops flipped down or even removed, but worry about them taking up too much space and making it hard to get to the work and see it.

Any one here have experience with running the "toolmakers chip pan" vs full enclosure? Thoughts, comments, likes dislikes?

Thanks
Steve