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Cardinal Bird Serving Tray STL File for CNC Router bas-relief STL file for CNC router carving and 3D printing
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Cardinal Bird Serving Tray STL File for CNC Router

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📐 Design facts
Carving it at your size
Carving size
8 × 7 in (203 × 178 mm)
Relief depth
0.93 in (23.7 mm)
Board thickness
1.25 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 6 h 5 min (roughing 1 h 55 min, finishing 4 h 15 min)
Carving size
12 × 10.5 in (305 × 268 mm)
Relief depth
1.4 in (35.5 mm)
Board thickness
1.75 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 6 h 20 min (roughing 1 h 35 min, finishing 4 h 45 min)
Carving size
18 × 15.8 in (457 × 401 mm)
Relief depth
2.1 in (53.3 mm)
Board thickness
2.5 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 16 h 5 min (roughing 5 h 20 min, finishing 10 h 45 min)
Carving size
24 × 21.1 in (610 × 535 mm)
Relief depth
2.8 in (71.1 mm)
Board thickness
3.5 in or thicker
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 22 h 10 min (roughing 12 h 40 min, finishing 9 h 30 min)
Carving size
31.1 × 27.3 in (789 × 693 mm)
Relief depth
3.6 in (92 mm)
Board thickness
4 in or thicker
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 43 h 30 min (roughing 27 h 30 min, finishing 16 h)

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
789.27 × 692.85 × 92.02 mm
Shape
landscape, 1.139:1
Carve depth
11.7% of the width
Mesh
5,903,340 triangles · 281.5 MB

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

🐦 Bring Woodland Warmth To Your Table Create an eye-catching cardinal serving tray that combines practical compartments with detailed nature-inspired carving. 🍒 Why You’ll Love This Design A highly detailed cardinal rests among leafy branches and berry clusters, surrounded by six smoothly recessed serving compartments. Layered feathers, carved foliage, natural wood texture, and a scalloped circular silhouette create rich shadows and a premium handcrafted farmhouse look. 📁 What You Receive You receive a ready-made, high-detail bas relief STL with all artistic sculpting already complete. Simply open it in Aspire, VCarve Pro, Carveco, ArtCAM, or compatible CNC software and prepare your toolpaths. Digital product only; no physical item will be shipped. 🍽️ Best Uses For Your Project Ideal for sectional snack trays, nut and candy platters, appetizer serving boards, farmhouse kitchen decor, bird-lover gifts, woodland tableware, holiday displays, and CNC woodworking projects. 🛠️ Carve With Confidence Clear separation between the cardinal, feathers, berries, branches, and recessed compartments supports crisp detailing, smooth bowl finishing, and professional CNC router results. ⭐ 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: Rough 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 : Get 5 FREE STL files at www.digitalchiselco.com/free 🔥 Start Your Cardinal Tray Project Add this cardinal bas relief STL to your collection and create a functional woodland centerpiece that feels premium, gift-ready, and made to attract attention.
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