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about 4 h 25 min (roughing 50 min, finishing 3 h 35 min)
Carving size
8.9 Γ 12 in (227 Γ 305 mm)
Relief depth
0.75 in (19 mm)
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 4 h 45 min (roughing 45 min, finishing 4 h)
Carving size
13.4 Γ 18 in (340 Γ 457 mm)
Relief depth
1.1 in (28.6 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 11 h 30 min (roughing 2 h 25 min, finishing 9 h 5 min)
Carving size
17.9 Γ 24 in (454 Γ 610 mm)
Relief depth
1.5 in (38.1 mm)
Board thickness
1.75 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 13 h 50 min (roughing 5 h 45 min, finishing 8 h 5 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
474.8 Γ 638 Γ 39.87 mm
Shape
portrait, 0.744:1
Carve depth
8.4% of the width
Mesh
1,923,050 triangles Β· 91.7 MB
Base
flat and sitting at zero, ready to machine
Smallest size worth carving
200 mm
Β· keeps 97.7% 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
βοΈπͺ΅ Create A Sacred Centerpiece Of Faith & Sacrifice
Imagine the deep, expressive wood grain of this cross and the lifelike detail of the hands bringing a sense of peace and spiritual presence to your home workshop. This design captures a moment of deep devotion, ready to be transformed from a digital pattern into a physical heirloom.
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This masterfully sculpted scene features the timeless symbolism of praying hands set against a rugged, wood-textured cross adorned with delicate leaves. Every fold of the ribbon and vein in the leaves is captured with premium depth, creating dramatic shadows that truly pop once your CNC finishing pass is complete. This CNC woodcarving relief is designed to replicate the look of a natural manual carving, ensuring high-detail results that look like a gallery-quality sculpture.
π What You Receive
You will receive a ready-made, high-detail bas relief STL with all artistic sculpting complete, meaning no complex 3D modeling work is required on your end. Simply open the file in Aspire, VCarve Pro, Carveco, ArtCAM, or your preferred compatible CNC software and prepare your toolpaths for the machine. This is a digital product only and no physical item will be shipped to your address.
π Meaningful Ways To Use It
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β Why this design is different:
βοΈ Sculpted for a natural manual carving look
βοΈ Strong depth, shadows & clean detailing
βοΈ Includes realistic wood grain texture for premium results
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: 475 x 638 x 40 mm (18.7 x 25.1 in)
Shape: portrait, 0.74:1
Relief depth: 40 mm, which is 8.4% of the width
Mesh: 1,923,050 triangles, 91.7 MB
Base: flat and at zero, ready to machine
Recommended minimum carve size: 200 mm, where 97.7% 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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