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about 7 h 20 min (roughing 2 h 35 min, finishing 4 h 45 min)
Carving size
11.9 Γ 12 in (303 Γ 305 mm)
Relief depth
1.7 in (43.1 mm)
Board thickness
2 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 7 h 35 min (roughing 2 h 10 min, finishing 5 h 25 min)
Carving size
17.9 Γ 18 in (454 Γ 457 mm)
Relief depth
2.5 in (64.6 mm)
Board thickness
3 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 19 h 25 min (roughing 7 h 20 min, finishing 12 h 5 min)
Carving size
23.8 Γ 24 in (605 Γ 610 mm)
Relief depth
3.4 in (86.2 mm)
Board thickness
4 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 28 h 10 min (roughing 17 h 25 min, finishing 10 h 45 min)
Carving size
29.8 Γ 30 in (756 Γ 762 mm)
Relief depth
4.2 in (107.7 mm)
Board thickness
over 4 in: scale the depth (Z) down to suit your stock
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 50 h 45 min (roughing 33 h 55 min, finishing 16 h 50 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
756.4 Γ 762 Γ 107.74 mm
Shape
portrait, 0.993:1
Carve depth
14.2% of the width
Mesh
2,030,758 triangles Β· 96.8 MB
Base
flat and sitting at zero, ready to machine
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
π¦ Capture The Heart-Pounding Moment Of The Hunt
Turn your wood panel into a dramatic waterfowl scene filled with loyalty, movement, splashing water, and authentic marshland energy.
π Why Youβll Love This Design
A powerful hunting retriever charges through shallow water as a mallard launches directly ahead with wings fully spread. Layered feathers, wet fur, rippling water, cattails, rugged marsh textures, and a live-edge carved frame create deep shadows and a premium handcrafted wildlife look.
π What You Receive
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ποΈ Best Uses For Your Project
Ideal for duck hunting wall art, retriever plaques, waterfowl lodge decor, rustic cabin panels, hunter gifts, man cave displays, outdoor signs, and CNC woodworking projects.
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Clear separation between the dog, flying mallard, splashing water, reeds, marsh background, and rugged border supports crisp detailing, dramatic depth, and professional CNC router results.
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βοΈ 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
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