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Desert Caravan Ancient City Gateway CNC Relief STL | Oriental Wall Art Panel | Exotic Architecture Wood Carving Design β€” carved bas relief STL file for CNC
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Desert Caravan Ancient City Gateway CNC Relief STL

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πŸ“ Design facts
Carving it at your size
Carving size
7.9 Γ— 8 in (201 Γ— 203 mm)
Relief depth
0.63 in (15.9 mm)
Board thickness
1 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 10 min (roughing 1 h 25 min, finishing 4 h 45 min)
Carving size
11.8 Γ— 12 in (301 Γ— 305 mm)
Relief depth
0.94 in (23.9 mm)
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 6 h 35 min (roughing 1 h 10 min, finishing 5 h 20 min)
Carving size
17.8 Γ— 18 in (451 Γ— 457 mm)
Relief depth
1.4 in (35.9 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 16 h 5 min (roughing 4 h 5 min, finishing 12 h)
Carving size
23.7 Γ— 24 in (602 Γ— 610 mm)
Relief depth
1.9 in (47.8 mm)
Board thickness
2.5 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 20 h 20 min (roughing 9 h 35 min, finishing 10 h 40 min)
Carving size
27.2 Γ— 27.6 in (692 Γ— 701 mm)
Relief depth
2.2 in (55 mm)
Board thickness
2.5 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 28 h 45 min (roughing 14 h 35 min, finishing 14 h 10 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
691.6 Γ— 700.8 Γ— 55 mm
Shape
square, 0.987:1
Carve depth
8% of the width
Mesh
2,027,846 triangles Β· 96.7 MB
Base
flat and sitting at zero, ready to machine
Smallest size worth carving
200 mm Β· keeps 99% 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

πŸͺ Bring The Timeless Spirit Of The Silk Road Into Your Workshop Imagine the deep shadows of the desert sun captured in rich mahogany or oak as this majestic camel stands before an ancient arched gateway. This design transforms raw timber into a window overlooking a distant, sun-drenched civilization. πŸ•Œ Why You’ll Love This Design This composition masterfully blends the organic textures of camel fur and palm fronds with the sharp, geometric precision of Middle Eastern architecture. You will appreciate the sophisticated depth layers ranging from the foreground cobblestones to the distant minarets, creating a stunning three-dimensional perspective. Every CNC woodcarving relief detail on the saddlebag and the ornate brickwork of the archway ensures a gallery-quality finish that captures light and shadow beautifully. πŸ“ What You Receive You are getting a high-detail, ready-made bas relief with every artistic element meticulously sculpted for immediate use. Simply import the file into Aspire, VCarve Pro, Carveco, ArtCAM, or your preferred CNC software to begin generating your professional toolpaths. This is a digital product intended for CNC machining only and no physical item will be shipped to your address. 🌴 Meaningful Ways To Use It Create a stunning centerpiece for a travel-themed study, a unique decorative panel for a Mediterranean-style home, or an heirloom-quality gift for history enthusiasts. This design is perfect for large-scale wall art, ornate furniture inserts, or premium signage projects that require a touch of exotic elegance and artisanal depth. πŸ› οΈ Carve With Confidence Every element has been sculpted to ensure clean separation between the animal and the architectural background, resulting in crisp detailing and deep shadows. Whether you are using a hobbyist router or an industrial machine, the file provides professional results with minimal cleanup required after the machine finishes its work. ⭐ 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: Open DownloadLinkGoogleDrive.txt, copy the link into your browser β€” download will start instantly. 🎁 Bonus : Get 5 FREE STL files at www.digitalchiselco.com/free ✨ Enrich Your Woodworking Collection Today Secure this fully sculpted, project-ready design now and transform a simple piece of wood into a breathtaking work of architectural art. This is a lasting value addition to your digital library that will impress clients and guests alike for years to come. πŸ“ DESIGN DETAILS Model size as supplied: 692 x 701 x 55 mm (27.2 x 27.6 in) Shape: square, 0.99:1 Relief depth: 55 mm, which is 8.0% of the width Mesh: 2,027,846 triangles, 96.7 MB Base: flat and at zero, ready to machine Recommended minimum carve size: 200 mm, where 99.0% 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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