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Christmas Highland Cow CNC Relief STL | Festive Holiday Serving Tray | Rustic Winter Wood Carving Decor, carved bas relief STL file for CNC
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Christmas Highland Cow CNC Relief STL

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๐Ÿ“ Design facts
Carving it at your size
Carving size
8 ร— 2.5 in (203 ร— 63 mm)
Suggested depth
0.27 to 0.34 in (6.8 to 8.5 mm)set Z on its own when you import. Scaling all three axes together gives 0.59 in, deeper than you need.
Board thickness
0.75 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 1 h 45 min (roughing 15 min, finishing 1 h 30 min)
Carving size
12 ร— 3.7 in (305 ร— 94 mm)
Suggested depth
0.40 to 0.50 in (10.2 to 12.8 mm)set Z on its own when you import. Scaling all three axes together gives 0.89 in, deeper than you need.
Board thickness
1 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 1 h 55 min (roughing 10 min, finishing 1 h 40 min)

At the full 0.89 in depth, a standard 1/8 in ball nose (about 3/4 in of cutting length) cannot reach the bottom. Use the suggested depth, or a long-reach bit.

Carving size
18 ร— 5.6 in (457 ร— 142 mm)
Suggested depth
0.60 to 0.76 in (15.4 to 19.2 mm)set Z on its own when you import. Scaling all three axes together gives 1.3 in, deeper than you need.
Board thickness
1.25 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 4 h 30 min (roughing 40 min, finishing 3 h 45 min)

At the full 1.3 in depth, a standard 1/8 in ball nose (about 3/4 in of cutting length) cannot reach the bottom. Use the suggested depth, or a long-reach bit.

Carving size
24 ร— 7.4 in (610 ร— 189 mm)
Suggested depth
0.80 to 1 in (20.3 to 25.4 mm)set Z on its own when you import. Scaling all three axes together gives 1.8 in, deeper than you need.
Board thickness
1.25 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 5 h (roughing 1 h 35 min, finishing 3 h 20 min)

At the full 1.8 in depth, a standard 1/8 in ball nose (about 3/4 in of cutting length) cannot reach the bottom. Use the suggested depth, or a long-reach bit.

Carving size
29.2 ร— 9 in (741 ร— 230 mm)
Suggested depth
0.80 to 1 in (20.3 to 25.4 mm)set Z on its own when you import. Scaling all three axes together gives 2.2 in, deeper than you need.
Board thickness
1.25 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 7 h 20 min (roughing 2 h 20 min, finishing 5 h)

At the full 2.2 in depth, a standard 1/8 in ball nose (about 3/4 in of cutting length) cannot reach the bottom. Use the suggested depth, or a long-reach bit.

Estimates for a mid-size hobby machine (Shapeoko, X-Carve, Onefinity class). Board and time are for the suggested depth. In Aspire, VCarve or Carveco, unlock Z from X and Y when you import and type the depth; keep the base height at 0. 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
741.2 ร— 229.6 ร— 54.87 mm
Shape
landscape, 3.228:1
Carve depth
7.4% of the width
Mesh
1,757,158 triangles ยท 83.8 MB
Base
flat and sitting at zero, ready to machine
Smallest size worth carving
200 mm ยท keeps 98.6% of the fine detail simulated with a 3 mm ball nose

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

๐Ÿฎ๐ŸŽ„ Bring the cozy charm of the Scottish Highlands to your festive table with a piece that radiates holiday warmth. Picture the deep, textured shadows of the cow's shaggy coat and the crisp pine needles catching the light on your finished wooden heirloom tray. ๐Ÿชต Why Youโ€™ll Love This Design This intricately sculpted bas-relief features a lovable Highland cow wearing a Santa hat, surrounded by hyper-realistic pine cones and evergreen boughs. The flowing script of "Merry Christmas" is perfectly balanced within the border, creating a professional CNC woodcarving relief that looks like it was painstakingly hand-carved over many hours. ๐Ÿ“ What You Receive You will receive a ready-made, high-detail bas relief STL with all artistic sculpting complete, no modeling work required. Open it in Aspire, VCarve Pro, Carveco, ArtCAM, or compatible CNC software and prepare toolpaths. Digital product only, no physical item will be shipped. ๐ŸŽ Meaningful Ways To Use It Transform a simple slab of walnut or cherry into a stunning Christmas serving platter, a festive wall-hanging centerpiece, or a high-end holiday gift. This design is perfect for cabin decor, rustic farmhouse kitchens, or as a seasonal showstopper for your holiday craft markets. ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Carve With Confidence Experience clean element separation and crisp detailing that ensures your CNC router captures every wisp of hair and every needle of the pine branch. The deep shadows and intentional depth layers are optimized for professional results, making the finishing process a dream for any woodworker. โญ Why this design is different: โœ”๏ธ Sculpted for a natural manual carving look โœ”๏ธ Strong depth, shadows & clean detailing โœ”๏ธ Includes realistic wood grain texture for premium results โš™๏ธ 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 ๐Ÿ“ฆ Delivery Instructions: After purchase, download the PDF from your order, open it and click the download button inside. Your files download instantly. ๐ŸŽ Bonus : Get 5 FREE STL files at www.digitalchiselco.com/free โœจ Start Your Holiday Project Today Elevate your Christmas collection with this fully sculpted, immediately project-ready design that offers lasting value and artisan appeal. Add this festive masterpiece to your shop today and create something your customers will cherish for generations. ๐Ÿ“ DESIGN DETAILS File format: STL only, a decimated high-quality binary mesh. Opens in Aspire, VCarve Pro, Carveco, ArtCAM and Fusion 360, and on any CNC router, 3D printer or laser that reads STL. No OBJ or DXF: a DXF holds flat 2D outlines and cannot carry a three-dimensional relief. Model size as supplied: 741 x 230 x 55 mm (29.2 x 9.0 in) Shape: landscape, 3.23:1 Relief depth: 55 mm, which is 7.4% of the width Mesh: 1,757,158 triangles, 83.8 MB Base: flat and at zero, ready to machine Recommended minimum carve size: 200 mm, where 98.6% of the fine detail survives a 3 mm ball nose. Smaller carves soften the finest details. Scale it to your own panel. Scaling all three axes together keeps the depth in proportion; scale Z on its own for a shallower carve.
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