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Mallard Duckling Wall Mirror Frame CNC Relief STL | Wildlife Nature Wood Carving Design | Nursery Wall Decor Mirror Frame, carved bas relief STL file for CNC
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Mallard Duckling Wall Mirror Frame CNC Relief STL

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πŸ“ Design facts
Carving it at your size
Carving size
7.7 Γ— 8 in (196 Γ— 203 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 0.78 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 25 min (roughing 45 min, finishing 4 h 40 min)

At the full 0.78 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
11.6 Γ— 12 in (295 Γ— 305 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 1.2 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 5 h 50 min (roughing 40 min, finishing 5 h 15 min)

At the full 1.2 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
17.4 Γ— 18 in (442 Γ— 457 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 1.8 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 13 h 55 min (roughing 2 h 5 min, finishing 11 h 50 min)

At the full 1.8 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
23.2 Γ— 24 in (589 Γ— 610 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 2.3 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 30 min (roughing 5 h, finishing 10 h 30 min)

At the full 2.3 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
27.2 Γ— 28.1 in (690 Γ— 714 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 2.7 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 21 h 10 min (roughing 6 h 50 min, finishing 14 h 20 min)

At the full 2.7 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
690 Γ— 713.6 Γ— 69.77 mm
Shape
portrait, 0.967:1
Carve depth
10.1% of the width
Mesh
2,080,318 triangles Β· 99.2 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

πŸ¦† Bring the gentle spirit of the wetlands into your home with a masterpiece that reflects more than just an image. Imagine this incredibly detailed duckling, its feathers soft and lifelike, framing a centerpiece mirror that anchors any room with rustic charm. πŸͺ΅ Why You’ll Love This Design This circular mirror frame features a stunningly expressive mallard duckling, with its head resting atop the glass while its expansive wings and webbed feet wrap around the perimeter. The intricate feather textures and deep carving layers create a professional CNC woodcarving relief that plays beautifully with shadows and light. πŸ“ What You Receive You will 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. πŸ¦† Meaningful Ways To Use It This design is perfect for creating a signature wall mirror for a child’s nursery, a rustic hunting lodge, or a nature-inspired bathroom. It makes an unforgettable heirloom gift for bird watchers, outdoorsmen, and woodworking enthusiasts who appreciate fine craftsmanship. πŸ› οΈ Carve With Confidence Experience clean element separation and crisp detailing that ensures your CNC router produces professional-grade results every time. The dramatic depth of the duckling's features provides a high-end feel that looks as though it was painstakingly carved by hand. ⭐ 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 πŸͺž The Mirror: βœ”οΈ Opening 340 x 340 mm (13 3/8 in x 13 3/8 in), cut right through, with a 10 mm rounded edge βœ”οΈ Mirror glass to order: 356 x 356 mm (14 in x 14 in); it sits in a 6 mm deep rebate routed into the back, with a lip of 8 mm βœ”οΈ Size as supplied: 690 x 714 mm (27 3/16 in x 28 1/8 in), 70 mm (2 3/4 in) thick. The STL scales in your CAM software; scale the glass with it πŸ”© Hanging Hardware (cut into the back): βœ”οΈ 2 keyhole slots, 274.8 mm (10 13/16 in) centre to centre, 107 mm (4 3/16 in) down from the top βœ”οΈ Each keyhole: 10 mm head hole, 5 mm slot, 8 mm deep, cut with a keyhole bit βœ”οΈ Use a pan or round head screw, shank under 4.5 mm and head under 9.0 mm, the head left 4.5 mm out of the wall βœ”οΈ 4 felt pad recesses, 12 mm across and 1 mm deep, so the mirror hangs flat πŸ—‚οΈ In The Download: βœ”οΈ The watertight STL: the carved front, the opening, the glass rebate and the hanging hardware in one solid βœ”οΈ Vector package (DXF + SVG, 1:1 in mm): the back cutting file, the front outline, the mirror glass template and a dimensioned shop drawing (PDF) βœ”οΈ Includes a two-sided machining guide with dowel pin registration (side A the back, flip, side B the front): two pin holes on the centre line put the blank back in the same place after the flip βœ”οΈ 3 ready-made sizes included (around standard glass sizes, hardware at true size) βœ”οΈ DIY resize kit: carving-only STL + 1:1 hardware vectors + resize table βœ”οΈ Need a different size? Message us or add our Custom Resize service from our shop 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 ✨ Begin Your Nature Carving Today Add this expertly sculpted mallard mirror frame to your digital library and transform raw wood into a stunning functional heirloom. This project-ready file is designed for lasting value and immediate carving success. 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: 690 x 714 x 70 mm (27.2 x 28.1 in) Shape: portrait, 0.97:1 Relief depth: 70 mm, which is 10.1% of the width Mesh: 2,080,318 triangles, 99.2 MB Base: flat and at zero, ready to machine 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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