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about 5 h 45 min (roughing 1 h 20 min, finishing 4 h 25 min)
Carving size
11 ร 12 in (280 ร 305 mm)
Relief depth
0.93 in (23.5 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 5 min (roughing 1 h 5 min, finishing 5 h)
Carving size
16.5 ร 18 in (419 ร 457 mm)
Relief depth
1.4 in (35.3 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 14 h 55 min (roughing 3 h 40 min, finishing 11 h 10 min)
Carving size
22 ร 24 in (559 ร 610 mm)
Relief depth
1.9 in (47.1 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 18 h 45 min (roughing 8 h 45 min, finishing 9 h 55 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
592.8 ร 646.4 ร 49.92 mm
Shape
portrait, 0.917:1
Carve depth
8.4% of the width
Mesh
2,039,538 triangles ยท 97.3 MB
Base
flat and sitting at zero, ready to machine
Smallest size worth carving
200 mm
ยท keeps 98.8% 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
๐ฎ๐ฟ Bring The Rugged Beauty Of The Highlands To Your Table
Picture the tactile shaggy fur and majestic horns of the Highland Cow rising from a solid slab of cherry or walnut in your workshop. This design delivers the intricate detail of a hand-chiseled heirloom with the precision of your machine, creating a piece that commands attention.
๐ Why Youโll Love This Design
This masterfully sculpted relief captures the stoic gaze of the Highland Bull, framed by the legendary textures of the Scottish thistle. The composition features sweeping depth layers that create dramatic shadows across the fur, making the finished piece look like a museum-quality carving. Every line flows naturally to integrate the animalโs wild spirit with a functional, elegant serving board layout.
๐ What You 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.
๐ฐ Meaningful Ways To Use It
Transform your wood stock into premium charcuterie boards, stunning kitchen wall art, or meaningful gifts for those who love rustic farm life. This CNC woodcarving relief is the perfect foundation for high-end workshop projects, from cabin-style signage to personalized anniversary heirlooms.
๐ ๏ธ Carve With Confidence
Expect professional results with clean element separation that allows your tooling to glide through every shaggy lock of hair and thorny leaf. The design is optimized for crisp detailing and deep shadows, ensuring your CNC router produces a finished piece with premium depth and a smooth surface finish.
โญ Why this design is different:
โ๏ธ Sculpted for a natural manual carving look
โ๏ธ Strong depth, shadows & clean detailing
โ๏ธ Includes realistic wood grain texture for premium results
โ๏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
๐ฆ Delivery Instructions:
After purchase, download the PDF from your order, open it and click the download button inside. Your files download instantly.
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โจ Begin Your Highland Carving Today
Add this fully sculpted design to your collection and move straight from download to your machine bed. Secure this high-detail relief today and start creating a legacy woodworking piece that will be cherished for generations.
๐ 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: 593 x 646 x 50 mm (23.3 x 25.4 in)
Shape: portrait, 0.92:1
Relief depth: 50 mm, which is 8.4% of the width
Mesh: 2,039,538 triangles, 97.3 MB
Base: flat and at zero, ready to machine
Recommended minimum carve size: 200 mm, where 98.8% 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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