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Santa Claus Father Christmas Portrait CNC Relief STL | Rustic Holiday Wood Carving | Vintage Saint Nick Wall Art Panel, carved bas relief STL file for CNC
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Santa Claus Father Christmas Portrait CNC Relief STL

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πŸ“ Design facts
Carving it at your size
Carving size
8 Γ— 8 in (203 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 0.57 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 5 h 35 min (roughing 45 min, finishing 4 h 50 min)
Carving size
12 Γ— 12 in (305 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 0.86 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 6 h 5 min (roughing 40 min, finishing 5 h 25 min)

At the full 0.86 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
18 Γ— 18 in (457 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 14 h 25 min (roughing 2 h 10 min, finishing 12 h 10 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
24 Γ— 24 in (609 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 1.7 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 16 h (roughing 5 h 10 min, finishing 10 h 50 min)

At the full 1.7 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
27.5 Γ— 27.5 in (699 Γ— 700 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 21 h 5 min (roughing 6 h 50 min, finishing 14 h 15 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
699.2 Γ— 699.6 Γ— 49.96 mm
Shape
square, 0.999:1
Carve depth
7.1% of the width
Mesh
2,028,022 triangles Β· 96.7 MB
Base
flat and sitting at zero, ready to machine
Smallest size worth carving
200 mm Β· keeps 99.6% 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

πŸŽ… Bring The Warmth Of A Classic Father Christmas Heirloom To Your Shop Imagine the scent of fresh cedar and the play of holiday lights across the deep, hand-sculpted curls of Saint Nick’s iconic beard. This design transforms a simple timber slab into a soulful holiday masterpiece that looks like it was chiseled by a master craftsman over decades. 🎁 Why You’ll Love This Design This artwork captures every expressive wrinkle and weathered detail of the legendary gift-bringer with incredible realism. The composition features a rich, chiseled texture background that makes the high-relief face pop with striking dimension and dramatic shadow play. From the intricate fur textures on the hat to the organic, swirling flow of the beard, every element is designed to create a museum-quality finish on your machine. πŸ“ What You Receive This is a professional, ready-to-carve 3D bas relief STL with all artistic sculpting meticulously finished so you can skip the modeling and start machining. Simply import this CNC woodcarving relief into Aspire, VCarve Pro, Carveco, ArtCAM, or your preferred CAM software to generate your toolpaths. Please note this is a digital product for fabrication; no physical wood carving will be shipped. πŸŽ„ Meaningful Ways To Use It Create a stunning centerpiece for a holiday mantel, a premium Christmas wall art panel, or a unique heirloom gift for woodworking enthusiasts. This design is perfect for festive shop signage, seasonal home decor, or as a centerpiece for a rustic cabin-themed Christmas display that family will cherish for generations. πŸ› οΈ Carve With Confidence Engineered with clean element separation and deep relief heights, this model ensures crisp detailing and sharp edges even on smaller scales. The intentional textures provide that sought-after "carved by hand" aesthetic that distinguishes professional CNC work from generic 3D models, giving your finished piece a premium, artisan feel. ⭐ 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: Open DownloadLinkGoogleDrive.txt, copy the link into your browser β€” download will start instantly. 🎁 Bonus : Get 5 FREE STL files at www.digitalchiselco.com/free ✨ Craft Your Holiday Legacy Today Add this timeless Santa Claus portrait to your digital collection and transform your next project into a stunning seasonal heirloom. Fully sculpted and project-ready, this high-detail relief offers immediate creative value and professional results for your woodworking portfolio. πŸ“ DESIGN DETAILS Model size as supplied: 699 x 700 x 50 mm (27.5 x 27.5 in) Shape: square, 1.00:1 Relief depth: 50 mm, which is 7.1% of the width Mesh: 2,028,022 triangles, 96.7 MB Base: flat and at zero, ready to machine Recommended minimum carve size: 200 mm, where 99.6% 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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