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Highland Cow Family Thistle Tray CNC Relief STL | Scottish Rustic Wood Carving Design | VCarve Pro Aspire Carveco CNC Router File, carved bas relief STL file for CNC
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Highland Cow Family Thistle Tray CNC Relief STL

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๐Ÿ“ Design facts
Carving it at your size
Carving size
7.6 ร— 8 in (194 ร— 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 0.76 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 5 h 20 min (roughing 45 min, finishing 4 h 35 min)

At the full 0.76 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
11.4 ร— 12 in (291 ร— 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 1.1 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 5 h 45 min (roughing 35 min, finishing 5 h 10 min)

At the full 1.1 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
17.2 ร— 18 in (436 ร— 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 1.7 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 13 h 45 min (roughing 2 h 5 min, finishing 11 h 40 min)

At the full 1.7 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
22.9 ร— 24 in (581 ร— 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 2.3 in, deeper than you need.
Board thickness
1.25 in or thicker
Rough with
1/4 in end mill, 40% stepover
Finish with
1/4 in ball nose (1/8 in for the finest detail, about twice as long), 10% stepover
Estimated carve time
about 15 h 15 min (roughing 4 h 55 min, finishing 10 h 20 min)

At the full 2.3 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
27.8 ร— 29.2 in (707 ร— 741 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 2.8 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 22 h 35 min (roughing 7 h 15 min, finishing 15 h 15 min)

At the full 2.8 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.

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
706.8 ร— 741.2 ร— 69.98 mm
Shape
portrait, 0.954:1
Carve depth
9.9% of the width
Mesh
2,044,102 triangles ยท 97.5 MB
Base
flat and sitting at zero, ready to machine
Smallest size worth carving
200 mm ยท 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

๐Ÿฎ Scottish Highland Cow Family Thistle Carving Design Picture this rustic heirloom tray sitting on a farmhouse table, showcasing deep shadows and the iconic shaggy texture of the highlands. This design brings the warmth of the countryside into your workshop, allowing you to create a physical piece that feels like a hand-sculpted masterpiece. ๐Ÿชต Why Youโ€™ll Love This Design This intricate composition captures a mother highland cow watching over two calves, framed by beautifully textured Scottish thistles. The depth layers are meticulously sculpted to highlight the flowing fur and sharp detail of the thistles, creating a dramatic interplay of light and shadow that mimics traditional artisan woodcraft. ๐Ÿ“ What You Receive You will receive a high-detail, ready-to-carve bas-relief STL file with all sculptural elements fully finished. Simply import this CNC woodcarving relief into Aspire, VCarve Pro, Carveco, or ArtCAM to generate your toolpaths and begin your project. Digital product only, no physical item will be shipped. ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ Meaningful Ways To Use It This piece is perfect as a centerpiece catch-all tray, a decorative wall panel for a rustic cabin, or a unique gift for lovers of Scottish heritage. Transform a block of walnut or oak into a professional-grade serving dish or a stunning piece of farmhouse kitchen decor. ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Carve With Confidence Engineered for clean element separation and crisp detailing, this design ensures your CNC router captures every strand of fur and thistle spike. The model provides a premium depth of field that results in a high-end, artisan finish every time you run the toolpath. 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 Bring The Highlands To Your Workshop Add this heritage-inspired design to your digital library and start a project that will be admired for generations. This fully sculpted file is immediately project-ready, providing lasting value for your woodworking business or hobby. 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: 707 x 741 x 70 mm (27.8 x 29.2 in) Shape: portrait, 0.95:1 Relief depth: 70 mm, which is 9.9% of the width Mesh: 2,044,102 triangles, 97.5 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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