Small brass parts work holding ideas & suggestions

[JohnHaine]

Two approaches. One, prepare your gcode with CAM that can insert holding tabs in non critical areas so you can screw the blank down to a wood base. I use Cambam. Second, a layer of blue masking tape on both the stock and the spoil board, then superglue the stock down. Prise the work off when cut and boil in water to release the glue. I used to use this mainly but now tabs most often.

[swood1]

Is blue masking tape double sided tape? Never tried this method.

[pippin88]

Is blue masking tape double sided tape? Never tried this method.

No, double sided tape usually has too much "give" / movement because it is thick and soft.

Blue tape method:
Layer of blue painters tape (masking tape) on flat machine surface
Layer of tape on flat workpiece / sheet of brass
Superglue one side and hold down firmly until glue dry

Many videos on it available