Drilling holes in a pattern

[Insane Dust Maker]

In very detailed patterns like my Leopard some of the areas where are very, very small and difficult to see.

I use a Dremel plunge router with the springs removed and added a small magnifying glass,  available from model hobby shops the guys use them to paint models etc. It comes with a stand which I put into storage added a small bracket and now I can see perfectly.

WAARNING please be careful keep your fingers under the one plunger i.e. I’m tight handed so I use my left hand for this. Then once it is placed on the pattern a slowly loosen the plunger setting knob, so the weight of the Dremel slides down under its own weight, it works like dream but you have tighten the router after drilling a couple of holes so that the holes are always vertical, once you got the hang of it is great.

Hope you find this tip helpful.