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Nativity Holy Family Wood Cross CNC Relief STL | Christian Wall Art Panel | Religious Christmas Woodcarving — carved bas relief STL file for CNC
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Nativity Holy Family Wood Cross CNC Relief STL

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📐 Design facts
Carving it at your size
Carving size
7.7 × 8 in (195 × 203 mm)
Relief depth
0.55 in (13.9 mm)
Board thickness
1 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 50 min (roughing 1 h 10 min, finishing 4 h 40 min)
Carving size
11.5 × 12 in (293 × 305 mm)
Relief depth
0.82 in (20.8 mm)
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 6 h 15 min (roughing 1 h, finishing 5 h 15 min)
Carving size
17.3 × 18 in (439 × 457 mm)
Relief depth
1.2 in (31.2 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 15 h 10 min (roughing 3 h 25 min, finishing 11 h 45 min)
Carving size
23.1 × 24 in (586 × 610 mm)
Relief depth
1.6 in (41.7 mm)
Board thickness
2 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 18 h 35 min (roughing 8 h 10 min, finishing 10 h 25 min)
Carving size
27.6 × 28.7 in (702 × 730 mm)
Relief depth
2 in (49.9 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 28 h 55 min (roughing 14 h, finishing 14 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
701.6 × 730 × 49.89 mm
Shape
portrait, 0.961:1
Carve depth
7.1% of the width
Mesh
2,028,662 triangles · 96.7 MB
Base
flat and sitting at zero, ready to machine
Smallest size worth carving
200 mm · keeps 99% 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 Imagine the warmth of this rustic Nativity scene coming to life under your CNC router, with every deep bark texture and delicate fold of fabric captured in stunning high-relief detail. 🪵 Why You’ll Love This Design This masterpiece blends raw, natural textures with the tender grace of the Holy Family nestled within a rugged cross. The central carving features a textured, bark-like finish that transitions into a beautifully sculpted manger scene, framed by elegant palm fronds and crowned by the radiating Star of Bethlehem. Every shadow and highlight is meticulously balanced to ensure a CNC woodcarving relief that commands attention and inspires devotion. 📁 What You Receive You will receive a ready-made, high-detail bas relief STL with all artistic sculpting complete—no modeling work required. Simply open the file in Aspire, VCarve Pro, Carveco, ArtCAM, or your preferred CNC software to prepare your toolpaths and begin carving. Please note this is a digital product only and no physical item will be shipped. 🎁 Meaningful Ways To Use It This design makes for a profound holiday centerpiece, a cherished family heirloom, or a striking focal point for church and chapel decor. It is perfectly suited for large wall art panels, decorative room dividers, or as a deeply meaningful gift for woodworkers looking to create something truly spiritual. 🛠️ Carve With Confidence Designed with deep shadows and clean element separation, this file ensures professional results on your CNC machine with minimal cleanup. The intricate details of the donkey, ox, and the gentle faces of the Holy Family are optimized for crisp, sharp toolpaths that mimic the look of a master hand-carving. ⭐ 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: Open DownloadLinkGoogleDrive.txt, copy the link into your browser — download will start instantly. 🎁 Bonus : Get 5 FREE STL files at www.digitalchiselco.com/free ✨ Begin Your Sacred Carving Today Add this timeless Nativity design to your digital library and start a project that will be admired for generations. This fully sculpted, project-ready file brings the spirit of the season to your workshop immediately. 📐 DESIGN DETAILS Model size as supplied: 702 x 730 x 50 mm (27.6 x 28.7 in) Shape: portrait, 0.96:1 Relief depth: 50 mm, which is 7.1% of the width Mesh: 2,028,662 triangles, 96.7 MB Base: flat and at zero, ready to machine Recommended minimum carve size: 200 mm, where 99.0% 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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