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Koi Fish Lotus Pond Circular Serving Tray CNC Relief STL | Japanese Zen Wood Carving Design | Rippling Water Lily Bowl Wall Art Panel, carved bas relief STL file for CNC
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πŸ“ Design facts
Carving it at your size
Carving size
8 Γ— 7.9 in (203 Γ— 201 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 0.70 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 35 min (roughing 45 min, finishing 4 h 45 min)
Carving size
12 Γ— 11.9 in (305 Γ— 302 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 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 6 h (roughing 40 min, finishing 5 h 20 min)

At the full 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
18 Γ— 17.8 in (457 Γ— 453 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 1.6 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 14 h 15 min (roughing 2 h 10 min, finishing 12 h 5 min)

At the full 1.6 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
24 Γ— 23.8 in (610 Γ— 604 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 2.1 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 50 min (roughing 5 h 5 min, finishing 10 h 45 min)

At the full 2.1 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
29.4 Γ— 29.1 in (747 Γ— 740 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 2.6 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 23 h 50 min (roughing 7 h 40 min, finishing 16 h 10 min)

At the full 2.6 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
746.8 Γ— 740.4 Γ— 64.94 mm
Shape
square, 1.009:1
Carve depth
8.7% of the width
Mesh
2,029,742 triangles Β· 96.8 MB
Base
flat and sitting at zero, ready to machine
Smallest size worth carving
200 mm Β· keeps 98.3% 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

🌊πŸͺ·πŸŸ Surround Your Table With The Fluid Motion Of A Zen Garden Imagine the light catching every ripple and scale as your machine transforms a simple walnut slab into a museum-quality heirloom centerpiece. Your finished project will radiate the calm energy of a Japanese water garden, inviting every guest to trace the intricate textures with their eyes. 🎏 Why You’ll Love This Design This masterfully composed artwork captures the timeless elegance of koi fish gliding gracefully through a blooming lotus pond. The design features dramatic depth layers and fluid water textures that create a stunning interplay of shadow and light across the natural grain of the wood. Every fin and petal is sculpted to provide a premium, hand-carved appearance that looks sophisticated and expensive. πŸ“ What You Receive You are purchasing a professionally sculpted, high-detail bas relief STL file that is ready for immediate production. Simply import this file into Aspire, VCarve Pro, Carveco, or ArtCAM to generate your toolpaths and begin your next masterpiece. This is a digital download product only and no physical tray or wood will be shipped to your address. 🏯 Meaningful Ways To Use It This versatile CNC woodcarving relief is perfect for creating luxury serving trays, decorative wall platters, or central furniture medallions. It adds a touch of serene Japanese aesthetic to any modern dining room, meditation space, or high-end cabin interior. Gift the finished piece as a unique housewarming present or keep it as a focal point in your own workshop gallery. πŸ› οΈ Carve With Confidence Every curve and lotus petal has been meticulously refined to ensure clean element separation and crisp edges during the machining process. The balanced circular layout ensures your finished piece looks professional and high-end, whether you choose to carve in walnut, oak, or cherry. Deep shadows and realistic textures ensure your final finish, whether oil, wax, or lacquer, pops with incredible detail. ⭐ 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 ✨ Bring The Serenity Of The Koi Pond To Life Add this masterfully sculpted design to your digital library today and create a project that showcases the true potential of your craft. This file is project-ready and designed to deliver lasting value to your woodworking collection. 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: 747 x 740 x 65 mm (29.4 x 29.1 in) Shape: square, 1.01:1 Relief depth: 65 mm, which is 8.7% of the width Mesh: 2,029,742 triangles, 96.8 MB Base: flat and at zero, ready to machine Recommended minimum carve size: 200 mm, where 98.3% 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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