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about 5 h 45 min (roughing 1 h 20 min, finishing 4 h 25 min)
Carving size
11 Γ 12 in (280 Γ 305 mm)
Relief depth
0.93 in (23.6 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 5 min (roughing 1 h 5 min, finishing 5 h)
Carving size
16.5 Γ 18 in (420 Γ 457 mm)
Relief depth
1.4 in (35.4 mm)
Board thickness
1.75 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 14 h 55 min (roughing 3 h 45 min, finishing 11 h 15 min)
Carving size
22.1 Γ 24 in (560 Γ 610 mm)
Relief depth
1.9 in (47.2 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 18 h 45 min (roughing 8 h 50 min, finishing 10 h)
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
592.8 Γ 645.2 Γ 49.92 mm
Shape
portrait, 0.919:1
Carve depth
8.4% of the width
Mesh
2,039,106 triangles Β· 97.2 MB
Base
flat and sitting at zero, ready to machine
Smallest size worth carving
200 mm
Β· keeps 99.1% 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
π Transform A Simple Wood Block Into A Deep Sea Masterpiece
Imagine the intricate suction cups and fluid movement of a giant kraken emerging from the rich grain of your next premium woodworking project.
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This sculptural relief features a powerful octopus wrapping its detailed tentacles around a functional dual-compartment organizer tray. The composition balances high-relief biological textures with smooth, flowing curves that capture dramatic light and shadow for a high-end gallery finish that looks hand-carved.
π What You Receive
You get 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.
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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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π 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: 593 x 645 x 50 mm (23.3 x 25.4 in)
Shape: portrait, 0.92:1
Relief depth: 50 mm, which is 8.4% of the width
Mesh: 2,039,106 triangles, 97.2 MB
Base: flat and at zero, ready to machine
Recommended minimum carve size: 200 mm, where 99.1% 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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