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Drummer Boy Nutcracker CNC Relief STL | Holiday Toy Soldier Carving | Christmas Wall Art Panel β€” carved bas relief STL file for CNC
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Drummer Boy Nutcracker CNC Relief STL

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πŸ“ Design facts
Carving it at your size
Carving size
4.1 Γ— 8 in (105 Γ— 203 mm)
Relief depth
0.53 in (13.5 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 3 h 5 min (roughing 40 min, finishing 2 h 30 min)
Carving size
6.2 Γ— 12 in (157 Γ— 305 mm)
Relief depth
0.80 in (20.3 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 3 h 20 min (roughing 30 min, finishing 2 h 50 min)
Carving size
9.3 Γ— 18 in (236 Γ— 457 mm)
Relief depth
1.2 in (30.5 mm)
Board thickness
1.5 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 8 h 5 min (roughing 1 h 50 min, finishing 6 h 15 min)
Carving size
12.4 Γ— 24 in (314 Γ— 610 mm)
Relief depth
1.6 in (40.6 mm)
Board thickness
2 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 9 h 50 min (roughing 4 h 15 min, finishing 5 h 35 min)
Carving size
15.2 Γ— 29.5 in (386 Γ— 749 mm)
Relief depth
2 in (50 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 16 h 20 min (roughing 7 h 55 min, finishing 8 h 25 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
386 Γ— 749.2 Γ— 49.95 mm
Shape
portrait, 0.515:1
Carve depth
12.9% of the width
Mesh
2,024,306 triangles Β· 96.5 MB
Base
flat and sitting at zero, ready to machine
Smallest size worth carving
200 mm Β· 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

πŸ₯ Bring The Spirit Of The Season To Life With A Timeless Classic Imagine the crisp sound of the drum and the proud stance of this soldier becoming the centerpiece of your holiday woodworking collection. This piece captures the nostalgia of vintage craftsmanship and brings a sense of rhythmic joy to any room. 🎨 Why You’ll Love This Design This intricate design features a majestic soldier in full regalia, captured in a moment of rhythmic precision. From the delicate plume of feathers on his tall shako to the intricate rope-tensioning on his drum, every detail is sculpted to catch the light and create deep, dramatic shadows. The flowing beard and ornate epaulettes add a level of sophistication that transforms a standard CNC woodcarving relief into a museum-quality masterpiece for your home. πŸ“ What You Receive You get 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. πŸŽ„ Meaningful Ways To Use It This design is perfect for creating heirloom Christmas wall art, festive mantle decor, or a unique gift for military history enthusiasts. It scales beautifully for larger wooden panels or smaller decorative holiday signs and toy soldier nursery accents. πŸ› οΈ Carve With Confidence Experience clean element separation and crisp detailing that ensures professional CNC router results every time. The depth of the relief is optimized for high-contrast finishes, making your sanding and staining process a total joy. ⭐ 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 ✨ Start Your Holiday Masterpiece Today Add this expertly sculpted soldier to your digital library and start carving a legacy piece that will be cherished for generations. It is fully project-ready and designed to deliver lasting value to your workshop. 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: 386 x 749 x 50 mm (15.2 x 29.5 in) Shape: portrait, 0.52:1 Relief depth: 50 mm, which is 12.9% of the width Mesh: 2,024,306 triangles, 96.5 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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