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Holy Family Nativity Ornament CNC Relief STL | Christian Christmas Wood Carving Model | Jesus Birth Scene Panel — carved bas relief STL file for CNC
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Holy Family Nativity Ornament CNC Relief STL

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📐 Design facts
Carving it at your size
Carving size
7.2 × 8 in (183 × 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 20 min (roughing 1 h, finishing 4 h 20 min)
Carving size
10.8 × 12 in (274 × 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 45 min (roughing 50 min, finishing 4 h 55 min)
Carving size
16.2 × 18 in (411 × 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 13 h 50 min (roughing 2 h 55 min, finishing 11 h)
Carving size
21.6 × 24 in (548 × 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 16 h 40 min (roughing 6 h 55 min, finishing 9 h 45 min)
Carving size
25.8 × 28.7 in (656 × 729 mm)
Relief depth
1.8 in (45 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 25 h 40 min (roughing 11 h 45 min, finishing 13 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
655.6 × 728.8 × 44.97 mm
Shape
portrait, 0.9:1
Carve depth
6.9% of the width
Mesh
2,028,818 triangles · 96.7 MB
Base
flat and sitting at zero, ready to machine
Smallest size worth carving
200 mm · keeps 99.2% 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 & Sacrifice Picture the warm glow of candlelight catching the deep, chiseled shadows of the Holy Family, bringing the miracle of the manger to life in rich, textured wood. This design transforms a simple piece of lumber into a soulful heirloom that radiates the peace of the first Christmas. 🪵 Why You’ll Love This Design This masterfully sculpted bas-relief captures the tender moment between Mary, Joseph, and Baby Jesus under the radiant Star of Bethlehem. The composition features sophisticated depth layers and a rustic stable frame that creates a striking 3D effect, complete with pre-modeled wood grain for a truly hand-carved, artisan aesthetic. 📁 What You Receive You will receive a professional-grade, high-detail bas relief STL with all artistic sculpting complete so you can skip the modeling and start carving immediately. Simply import this file into Aspire, VCarve Pro, Carveco, ArtCAM, or your preferred CNC software to generate precision toolpaths. This is a digital product only and no physical item will be shipped. 🎁 Meaningful Ways To Use It This design is perfectly scaled for a premium Christmas tree ornament or a standing religious medallion for a mantle display. It makes a cherished holiday gift for church members or a stunning addition to your seasonal CNC woodcarving relief collection for local craft fairs and galleries. 🛠️ Carve With Confidence Each element is meticulously separated to ensure clean machining, from the delicate folds of the robes to the crisp edges of the guiding star. The calculated depths allow for dramatic shadow play that mimics the quality of a museum-grade sculpture, ensuring a premium result even on smaller machines. ⭐ 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 scene of devotion to your workshop library and produce a high-value heirloom that will be treasured for generations. This fully sculpted model is project-ready the moment you download it. 📐 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: 656 x 729 x 45 mm (25.8 x 28.7 in) Shape: portrait, 0.90:1 Relief depth: 45 mm, which is 6.9% of the width Mesh: 2,028,818 triangles, 96.7 MB Base: flat and at zero, ready to machine Recommended minimum carve size: 200 mm, where 99.2% 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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