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Nutcracker Toy Soldier CNC Relief STL | Christmas Wood Carving | Holiday Decor Design, carved bas relief STL file for CNC
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Nutcracker Toy Soldier CNC Relief STL

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πŸ“ Design facts
Carving it at your size
Carving size
2.8 Γ— 8 in (71 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 0.59 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 1 h 55 min (roughing 15 min, finishing 1 h 40 min)
Carving size
4.2 Γ— 12 in (106 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 0.88 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 2 h 5 min (roughing 15 min, finishing 1 h 55 min)

At the full 0.88 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.

Below the smallest size where a 1/8 in bit keeps the fine detail (400 mm). Use a 1/16 in tapered ball nose, or carve it larger.

Carving size
6.3 Γ— 18 in (160 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 1.3 in, deeper than you need.
Board thickness
1.25 in or thicker
Rough with
1/4 in end mill, 40% stepover
Finish with
1/8 in ball nose, 10% stepover
Estimated carve time
about 5 h (roughing 45 min, finishing 4 h 15 min)

At the full 1.3 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
8.4 Γ— 24 in (213 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 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
1/4 in ball nose (1/8 in for the finest detail, about twice as long), 10% stepover
Estimated carve time
about 5 h 35 min (roughing 1 h 50 min, finishing 3 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
9.4 Γ— 26.9 in (238 Γ— 682 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 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 7 h (roughing 2 h 15 min, finishing 4 h 45 min)

At the full 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.

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
238 Γ— 682 Γ— 49.94 mm
Shape
portrait, 0.349:1
Carve depth
21% of the width
Mesh
1,128,610 triangles Β· 53.8 MB
Base
flat and sitting at zero, ready to machine
Smallest size worth carving
400 mm Β· keeps 97.8% 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

πŸ’‚ Bring The Magic Of The Nutcracker To Your Workshop Imagine this classic saluting soldier emerging from a rich piece of cherry or walnut, ready to stand guard as a festive ornament glowing among evergreen lights. πŸŽ„ Why You’ll Love This Design The composition features a proud soldier in a high-relief salute, boasting crisp uniform details, a feathered shako, and a beautifully balanced pedestal base. Every layer is meticulously sculpted to create deep, dramatic shadows that make the figure pop with life-like dimensionality. πŸ“ What You Receive You get a professionally prepared, high-detail bas relief STL with all artistic sculpting complete so you can skip the modeling and get straight to the wood. Open this file in Aspire, VCarve Pro, Carveco, ArtCAM, or your preferred software to generate toolpaths for your machine. Digital product only, no physical item will be shipped. 🎁 Meaningful Ways To Use It This piece is perfect for creating heirloom Christmas ornaments, festive wall plaques, or personalized gifts for the holiday season. Use it to enhance holiday signage, mantel decor, or even as a central element in a larger seasonal woodworking scene. πŸ› οΈ Carve With Confidence Experience the joy of a CNC woodcarving relief that features clean element separation and smooth transitions for a flawless finish. The depth is optimized to provide striking contrast while remaining manageable for various material thicknesses. ⭐ 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 ✨ Begin Your Festive Carving Today Add this timeless nutcracker to your digital library today and start creating professional-grade holiday decor that will be cherished for generations. 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: 238 x 682 x 50 mm (9.4 x 26.9 in) Shape: portrait, 0.35:1 Relief depth: 50 mm, which is 21.0% of the width Mesh: 1,128,610 triangles, 53.8 MB Base: flat and at zero, ready to machine Recommended minimum carve size: 400 mm, where 97.8% 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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