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Christmas Highland Cow CNC Relief STL | Holiday Calf Wood Carving | Festive Farmhouse Wall Art, carved bas relief STL file for CNC
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Christmas Highland Cow CNC Relief STL

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πŸ“ Design facts
Carving it at your size
Carving size
6.4 Γ— 8 in (163 Γ— 203 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 0.54 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 4 h 30 min (roughing 35 min, finishing 3 h 50 min)
Carving size
9.6 Γ— 12 in (244 Γ— 305 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 0.81 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 4 h 50 min (roughing 30 min, finishing 4 h 20 min)

At the full 0.81 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
14.4 Γ— 18 in (366 Γ— 457 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 1.2 in, deeper than you need.
Board thickness
1.25 in or thicker
Rough with
1/4 in end mill, 40% stepover
Finish with
1/8 in ball nose, 10% stepover
Estimated carve time
about 11 h 30 min (roughing 1 h 45 min, finishing 9 h 45 min)

At the full 1.2 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.

Carving size
19.2 Γ— 24 in (488 Γ— 610 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 1.6 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 12 h 50 min (roughing 4 h 10 min, finishing 8 h 40 min)

At the full 1.6 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
23.4 Γ— 29.3 in (595 Γ— 743 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 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 19 h (roughing 6 h 10 min, finishing 12 h 55 min)

At the full 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
594.8 Γ— 743.2 Γ— 49.99 mm
Shape
portrait, 0.8:1
Carve depth
8.4% of the width
Mesh
2,031,214 triangles Β· 96.9 MB
Base
flat and sitting at zero, ready to machine
Smallest size worth carving
200 mm Β· keeps 97.8% 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

πŸŽ„ Bring The Heartwarming Charm Of A Highland Christmas To Life Imagine the delight as this shaggy, tongue-licking calf greets your guests from a beautifully carved wooden holiday plaque. πŸ„ Why You’ll Love This Design This meticulously sculpted bas-relief captures every strand of shaggy highland fur and the playful personality of a calf licking its nose. The design features a multi-layered composition including a textured Santa hat, festive holly berries, a realistic pinecone, and a charming plaid bow with a jingle bell. Deep shadow play and intricate pine needles create a stunning 3D effect that looks like a hand-carved masterpiece once finished on your machine. πŸ“ What You Receive You will receive a professional-grade, high-detail bas relief STL with all artistic sculpting ready for your CNC router. This CNC woodcarving relief is optimized for immediate use in software like Aspire, VCarve Pro, Carveco, or ArtCAM to generate your custom toolpaths. This is a digital product only and no physical item will be shipped to your address. 🎁 Meaningful Ways To Use It Create whimsical Christmas wall art, personalized holiday ornaments, or festive cabinet door inserts for a rustic farmhouse kitchen. This design is perfect for unique holiday gifts, seasonal signage, or as a centerpiece for your winter workshop projects. πŸ› οΈ Carve With Confidence Enjoy clean element separation and crisp detailing that ensures your CNC machine produces professional results every time. The intentional depth transitions provide deep shadows and realistic textures that make the highland cow pop from the wood surface. ⭐ Why this design is different: βœ”οΈ Sculpted for a natural manual carving look βœ”οΈ Strong depth, shadows & clean detailing βœ”οΈ Includes realistic wood grain texture for premium results βš™οΈ 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 πŸ“¦ Delivery Instructions: After purchase, download the PDF from your order, open it and click the download button inside. Your files download instantly. 🎁 Bonus : Get 5 FREE STL files at www.digitalchiselco.com/free ✨ Add Festive Joy To Your Workshop Today Secure this fully sculpted, project-ready highland calf design and start carving a timeless holiday treasure that will be cherished for years to come. πŸ“ 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: 595 x 743 x 50 mm (23.4 x 29.3 in) Shape: portrait, 0.80:1 Relief depth: 50 mm, which is 8.4% of the width Mesh: 2,031,214 triangles, 96.9 MB Base: flat and at zero, ready to machine Recommended minimum carve size: 200 mm, where 97.8% 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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