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Cut the wood with a table saw or a circular saw. You can make your press any size you want it to be, depending on the size of the plants you'll be pressing. Between 812 inches (2030cm) should be big enough for most projects. For best results, choose wood that is 34 inch (1.9cm) or 1 inch (2.5cm) thick. Visit your local hardware store and ask the employees to cut the wood for you if you don't want to use a saw. Most hardware stores will perform this service for free. Mark the spot with an X using a pencil. This will be the location for your drill holes. through each of the marks. To ensure your boards will line up perfectly, drill through both of them at the same time. If you're using 14 inch (6.4mm) bolts, use a 516 inch (7.9mm) drill bit. If you're using a different bolt and you're not sure what size drill bit to use, pick a bit you think is about the same size, then drill a test hole through a piece of scrap wood and make sure your bolt slides through easily. Adjust the size as needed. the surface of the wood. Use a medium-grit sandpaper or a sanding tool if you have one. Make sure the wood is smooth, especially around the holes you drilled. if you want. You can personalize your flower press by staining or painting it any color you want. You can also leave the wood plain if you prefer. If you do use a paint or stain, allow the wood to dry completely before moving to the next step. Try decorating your press with stencils or cut-out illustrations of flowers.
Cut 2 wood squares in the size you want for your press. Measure 1 inch (2.5cm) diagonally from each corner on both boards. Drill a hole Sand Stain or paint the wood