Quote Originally Posted by Jim Becker View Post
Michael, where mechanical hold-down gets dicey is with the thin metal material because it distorts easily. In those cases, the tape method(s) are almost required in order to insure that the material both doesn't move laterally and also doesn't "lift selectively" during the cutting process. Heck, this applies to thin wood, too! It's a different animal for work hold-down just due to its nature.
Sure, totally agree in some circumstances it makes sense. I do use the method, just not my favorite. I’ve even taped the top side to the table around the perimeter on thin plexiglass even though I was still using my vacuum table.