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DIY Oil Stand

Make your favourite essential oils part of your home décor . Keep them wherever they are most convenient with this stylish DIY oil stand . Place the stand next to your bed , in your bathroom , or in the kitchen so you can easily reach the oils you use most frequently .
DIY Oil Stand
Materials Needed :
Wood *, Forstner bits *, Drill , Handsaw , Mitre Box , Sandpaper , Wood oil
* Wood : + For the essential oil holder pictured here , 1 x 3 inches ( 25.4mm x 76.2mm ) walnut was used , cut to length with a handsaw and mitre box once the drill holes were measured and marked .
* Forstner bit ( s ): + 1 1/4 inches ( 31.75mm ) Forstner bit for 15 ml bottles
+ 1-inch ( 25.4 mm ) Forstner bit for 10 ml bottles or 30 ml dōTERRA mist bottle
Instructions :
1 . Determine the desired size , number of holes and layout that you want for the essential oil bottles , and then mark the centres for each . Remember when measuring to include the distance you want between each hole .

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2 . Secure the wood to the surface with clamps , adjusting as needed for each hole .
3 . With the Forstner bit attached to the drill , place the bit ’ s tip in the middle of your centre mark and drill the holes . Use tape or a mark on the drill bit for consistent depth . Start and stop several times as you drill to keep the friction temperature down in order to avoid scorching your wood or bit .
4 . Once all the holes are drilled , sand the edges and apply a coat of oil to seal the wood .
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