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Border Collie Herding Sheep CNC Wood Carving STL Relief bas-relief STL file for CNC router carving and 3D printing
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Border Collie Herding Sheep CNC Wood Carving STL Relief

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📐 Design facts
Carving it at your size
Carving size
5.5 × 8 in (141 × 203 mm)
Relief depth
1.6 in (41 mm)
Board thickness
2 in or thicker
Rough with
1/8 in end mill, 40% stepover
Finish with
1/16 in tapered ball nose, 10% stepover
Estimated carve time
about 5 h 55 min (roughing 2 h 35 min, finishing 3 h 20 min)
Carving size
8.3 × 12 in (211 × 305 mm)
Relief depth
2.4 in (61.5 mm)
Board thickness
3 in or thicker
Rough with
1/4 in end mill, 40% stepover
Finish with
1/8 in ball nose, 10% stepover
Estimated carve time
about 5 h 55 min (roughing 2 h 10 min, finishing 3 h 45 min)
Carving size
12.5 × 18 in (317 × 457 mm)
Relief depth
3.6 in (92.3 mm)
Board thickness
4 in or thicker
Rough with
1/4 in end mill, 40% stepover
Finish with
1/8 in ball nose, 10% stepover
Estimated carve time
about 15 h 45 min (roughing 7 h 20 min, finishing 8 h 25 min)
Carving size
16.6 × 24 in (422 × 610 mm)
Relief depth
4.8 in (123 mm)
Board thickness
over 4 in: scale the depth (Z) down to suit your stock
Rough with
1/4 in end mill, 40% stepover
Finish with
1/4 in ball nose (1/8 in for the finest detail, about twice as long), 10% stepover
Estimated carve time
about 24 h 50 min (roughing 17 h 20 min, finishing 7 h 30 min)
Carving size
5.5 × 7.9 in (139 × 200 mm)
Relief depth
1.6 in (40.3 mm)
Board thickness
2 in or thicker
Rough with
1/8 in end mill, 40% stepover
Finish with
1/16 in tapered ball nose, 10% stepover
Estimated carve time
about 5 h 40 min (roughing 2 h 25 min, finishing 3 h 15 min)

Estimates for a mid-size hobby machine (Shapeoko, X-Carve, Onefinity class). Scaling all three axes together keeps the depth in proportion; for thinner stock scale Z on its own. Hardwoods with fine grain (cherry, hard maple, walnut, basswood) hold this detail best. Check your exact setup in Will it cut, free, nothing uploaded.

How we estimate carve time

Finishing is one raster pass over the whole carving with the ball nose shown, at 10% stepover and half of a 1,800 mm/min (71 in/min) feed. Roughing assumes about 45% of the block above the base is waste, cleared with the end mill shown at 40% stepover and 3 mm per pass (1.5 mm for the 1/8 in end mill) at the full feed. The model leaves out acceleration, tool changes and moves between passes, so a real job usually takes somewhat longer. Times are rounded to 5 minutes.

File format
STL only decimated high-quality mesh, binary STL
Model size as supplied
138.5 × 199.92 × 40.34 mm
Shape
portrait, 0.693:1
Carve depth
29.1% of the width
Mesh
1,089,450 triangles · 51.9 MB
Base
flat and sitting at zero, ready to machine

Opens directly in Aspire, VCarve Pro, Carveco, ArtCAM and Fusion 360, and in any slicer for 3D printing. For a laser, the relief is first turned into a greyscale depth image, which our Laser Studio app does from this STL. STL only, no OBJ or DXF: the DXF files used in CNC work hold 2D outlines, not the 3D relief surface. Scale it to whatever panel you are cutting. Scaling all three axes together keeps the depth in proportion; scale Z on its own for a shallower carve. How to open it in your software.

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About this design

Transform raw timber into a masterpiece of pastoral storytelling that captures the timeless bond between man's best friend and the rolling hills of the countryside. 🐾✨ [DESIGN DESCRIPTION] Imagine the satisfaction as your CNC reveals this intricate, soulful scene: a spirited Border Collie masterfully guiding a flock through a rustic farm gate, set against a sweeping backdrop of hills and distant woodlands. Every nuance of a traditional hand-carving is captured here—from the realistic flow of the dog's coat and the dense, textured wool of the sheep to the weathered grain of the wooden fence. The entire composition is encased in a deep, ornate scrollwork frame that creates dramatic shadow play and professional depth, ensuring your finished piece commands attention as a true gallery-quality work of art. 🌲🐑 [WHAT BUYER GETS] You are acquiring a meticulously prepared, high-resolution bas-relief design where the heavy lifting of artistic sculpting, layering, and depth-mapping is already complete. This is a ready-to-carve masterpiece optimized to produce lifelike textures and crisp edges directly on your machine, giving you a finished product that looks like it took weeks of expert hand-chiseling. 🛠️💎 [USE CASES] This design is the ultimate centerpiece for high-end farmhouse wall art, custom workshop commissions, cabin mantelpieces, or rustic home offices. It serves as a premium, high-value project for herding dog enthusiasts, farmers, or makers looking to create heirloom-quality gifts and commercial-grade signage. 🏡🎁 [MACHINING CONFIDENCE SECTION] Built for professional results, this model accounts for the mechanics of CNC bit movement to ensure smooth transitions between layers. You can hit "start" with absolute confidence, knowing the toolpaths will respect the fine details of the fur and foliage while minimizing post-carve cleanup. 🚀✅ ⭐ Why this design is different: ✔️ Sculpted for a natural manual carving look ✔️ Strong depth, shadows & clean detailing ✔️ Includes realistic wood grain texture for premium results ⚙️ Machining Guidelines Machining: 6mm End Mill, 40% stepover Finish Machining: 3mm Ball Nose, 10% stepover Depth of cut: Adjust based on machine rigidity and material 📦 Delivery Your STL download links arrive by email within minutes of checkout — and stay available forever in your account at www.digitalchiselco.com/account. 🎁 Bonus 5 FREE STL files at www.digitalchiselco.com/free Stop spending hours on design and start carving masterpieces. This professional-grade relief allows you to bypass the complex modeling phase and move straight to the rewarding part of woodworking. Elevate your portfolio and impress your clients with a design that defines premium craftsmanship. 🪵✨
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