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Oceanic Kraken Skull Maritime CNC Relief STL | Deep Sea Nautical Wall Art Panel | Gothic Octopus Wood Carving Design β€” carved bas relief STL file for CNC
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Oceanic Kraken Skull Maritime CNC Relief STL

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πŸ“ Design facts
File format
STL only decimated high-quality mesh, binary STL
Model size as supplied
514.4 Γ— 733.2 Γ— 113.76 mm
Shape
portrait, 0.702:1
Carve depth
22.1% of the width
Mesh
2,024,982 triangles Β· 96.6 MB
Base
flat and sitting at zero, ready to machine
Smallest size worth carving
200 mm Β· keeps 97.6% of the fine detail simulated with a 3 mm ball nose
Cutting it
Stock: at the supplied size you need about 120 mm (4.7") thick material for the full depth plus a base. For thinner stock, scale Z on its own to 18 to 22 mm: bas-relief reads beautifully compressed.
Small machine? On a 400 x 400 mm bed scale it to about 380 mm wide (541 mm tall) and set the depth separately.
Bits: 1/8" (3.175 mm) flat end mill to rough at 1 to 1.5 mm a pass Β· 1/8" ball nose to finish at 8 to 10% stepover Β· 1/16" tapered ball nose for the finest areas only.
Wood: basswood, poplar, cherry or hard maple hold this detail. Avoid red oak and ash: open grain tears out exactly where the fine work lives.
Expect the finishing pass to take hours at this detail level; that is normal. Cut a 200 mm test in scrap first if it is your first relief.

Opens directly 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 at all. 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.

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About this design

πŸ™πŸ’€ Create A Haunting Masterpiece Of The Deep Bring the haunting depth of the dark ocean to your workshop. Imagine the dramatic shadows dancing across every suction cup and weathered bone as your CNC transforms a simple slab into a museum-quality heirloom. 🌊 Why You’ll Love This Design This intricate composition captures the raw power of a legendary kraken entwining a weathered skull, featuring hyper-realistic textures and dramatic structural fractures. The multi-layered depth and professional contouring create a striking shadow play that transforms any wooden surface into a premium CNC woodcarving relief with an artisan, hand-carved soul. πŸ“ What You Receive You will receive a high-definition, professionally sculpted bas-relief STL file that is fully project-ready with all artistic modeling complete. Simply import the file into Aspire, VCarve Pro, Carveco, ArtCAM, or your preferred CNC software to begin generating your toolpaths immediately. Please note this is a digital product onlyβ€”no physical item will be shipped to your address. βš“ Meaningful Ways To Use It This striking design is perfect for creating conversation-starting wall art, unique man cave centerpieces, or custom furniture focal points. It serves as a powerful addition to nautical-themed rooms, gothic-inspired galleries, or as a high-value custom gift for collectors of dark maritime art and maritime lore. πŸ› οΈ Carve With Confidence Engineered for technical excellence, this model features clean element separation and crisp detailing that ensures your CNC router captures every organic curve. Expect professional results with deep, dramatic shadows and clean transitions that make the octopus appear as if it is truly emerging from the grain of the wood. ⭐ 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 Your STL download links arrive by email within minutes of checkout β€” and stay available forever in your account at www.digitalchiselco.com/account. 🎁 Bonus : Get 5 FREE STL files at www.digitalchiselco.com/free ✨ Claim Your Nautical Masterpiece Today Add this exceptional design to your digital library and start your next high-end woodworking project immediately. Experience the satisfaction of executing a world-class sculpture that is fully sculpted, project-ready, and designed for lasting value. πŸ“ DESIGN DETAILS Model size as supplied: 514 x 733 x 114 mm (20.3 x 28.9 in) Shape: portrait, 0.70:1 Relief depth: 114 mm, which is 22.1% of the width Mesh: 2,024,982 triangles, 96.6 MB Base: flat and at zero, ready to machine Recommended minimum carve size: 200 mm, where 97.6% 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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