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Holy Family Nativity Christmas Ornament CNC Relief STL | Religious Wood Carving Design | Christian Home Decor — carved bas relief STL file for CNC
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Christmas Tree Ornament Holy Family Nativity CNC Relief STL

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📐 Design facts
Carving it at your size
Carving size
7.4 × 8 in (189 × 203 mm)
Relief depth
0.49 in (12.5 mm)
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 30 min (roughing 1 h 5 min, finishing 4 h 30 min)
Carving size
11.1 × 12 in (283 × 305 mm)
Relief depth
0.74 in (18.8 mm)
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 55 min (roughing 55 min, finishing 5 h)
Carving size
16.7 × 18 in (424 × 457 mm)
Relief depth
1.1 in (28.2 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 14 h 20 min (roughing 3 h, finishing 11 h 20 min)
Carving size
22.3 × 24 in (566 × 610 mm)
Relief depth
1.5 in (37.6 mm)
Board thickness
1.75 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 17 h 10 min (roughing 7 h 5 min, finishing 10 h 5 min)
Carving size
26.6 × 28.7 in (677 × 729 mm)
Relief depth
1.8 in (44.9 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 26 h 30 min (roughing 12 h 10 min, finishing 14 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
676.8 × 729.2 × 44.94 mm
Shape
portrait, 0.928:1
Carve depth
6.6% of the width
Mesh
2,031,826 triangles · 96.9 MB
Base
flat and sitting at zero, ready to machine
Smallest size worth carving
200 mm · keeps 99.6% 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

✝️ Create A Sacred Centerpiece Of Faith & Love Bring the warmth of the first Christmas to your workshop with a design that captures the tender peace of the Holy Family. Imagine the soft glow of wood grain highlighting every fold of Mary’s robe and the serene detail of the manger as you pull a finished heirloom piece from your CNC machine bed. 🪵 Why You’ll Love This Design This intricate composition features Mary and Joseph in a moment of quiet adoration over the infant Jesus, framed by a rustic stable and the guiding Star of Bethlehem. This CNC woodcarving relief offers deep bas-relief layers that create dramatic shadow play and artistic depth, ensuring your finished piece looks like a hand-sculpted gallery carving rather than a flat digital template. 📁 What You Receive You will receive a high-detail 3D relief model in STL format with every artistic detail pre-sculpted for immediate use. Simply import the file into Aspire, VCarve Pro, Carveco, or ArtCAM to generate your toolpaths and begin your project without any extra modeling work. Digital product only, no physical item will be shipped. 🎄 Meaningful Ways To Use It This design is specifically crafted for creating heirloom Christmas ornaments, sacred holiday plaques, or thoughtful religious gifts for family and friends. It serves as a beautiful addition to mantle decor, seasonal craft fairs, or as a meaningful centerpiece for a personalized wooden gift box that will be cherished for generations. 🛠️ Carve With Confidence Our models are engineered for clean element separation and crisp detailing, allowing your CNC router to capture the subtle expressions and textures of the original sculpture. The premium depth ensures that even after sanding and finishing, the spiritual essence and professional craftsmanship of the Nativity remain strikingly clear. ⭐ Why this design is different: ✔️ Sculpted for a natural manual carving look ✔️ Strong depth, shadows & clean detailing ✔️ Includes realistic wood grain texture for premium results ⚙️ 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 📦 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 ✨ Begin Your Sacred Carving Today Add this timeless Nativity scene to your collection and transform a simple block of wood into a masterpiece of faith. This design is fully sculpted, immediately project-ready, and provides lasting value for any woodworking enthusiast looking to create professional-grade religious art. 📐 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: 677 x 729 x 45 mm (26.6 x 28.7 in) Shape: portrait, 0.93:1 Relief depth: 45 mm, which is 6.6% of the width Mesh: 2,031,826 triangles, 96.9 MB Base: flat and at zero, ready to machine Recommended minimum carve size: 200 mm, where 99.6% 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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