Post a free request and vetted CNC, laser or 3D-print makers near you send quotes. You pick one, they build it, you get the real piece β often local pickup.
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 0.84 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 30 min (roughing 10 min, finishing 1 h 20 min)
At the full 0.84 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
12 Γ 3.2 in (305 Γ 82 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 1.3 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 1 h 40 min (roughing 10 min, finishing 1 h 30 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
18 Γ 4.9 in (457 Γ 123 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 1.9 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 3 h 55 min (roughing 35 min, finishing 3 h 15 min)
At the full 1.9 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 6.5 in (610 Γ 164 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 2.5 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 4 h 20 min (roughing 1 h 25 min, finishing 2 h 55 min)
At the full 2.5 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
14.2 Γ 3.8 in (360 Γ 97 mm)
Suggested depth
0.48 to 0.60 in(12.1 to 15.1 mm)set Z on its own when you import. Scaling all three axes together gives 1.5 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 20 min (roughing 15 min, finishing 2 h)
At the full 1.5 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
360 Γ 97 Γ 38 mm
Shape
landscape, 3.711:1
Carve depth
10.6% of the width
Mesh
1,956,464 triangles Β· 93.3 MB
Base
flat and sitting at zero, ready to machine
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.
β β β β β 777 five-star reviews from carvers
"Beautiful piece and well designed"
"Nice finish carving with great detail. Quality, new products for this CNC wood carver. I will get more."
About this design
π ππ₯£ Bring the warmth of the holidays to your table with a hand-carved Santa Claus double spoon that captures the spirit of Christmas in every grain. This unique two-sided project transforms a simple piece of wood into a functional heirloom your family and guests will admire for generations.
π Why Youβll Love This Design
The detailed Santa Claus figure stands prominently in the center of the handle, complete with a flowing beard, traditional cap, and his iconic sack of gifts draped over his shoulder. This double-ended spoon features both a large and small bowl for versatile serving, all finished with a realistic wood grain texture that gives your CNC work an authentic, manual carving look.
π What You Receive
This listing provides a ready-made, high-detail STL file for a professional two-sided CNC woodcarving relief project, including the necessary files for Side A and Side B machining. Simply import the model into Aspire, VCarve Pro, Carveco, ArtCAM, or your preferred CAM software to execute this 300mm serving piece. Digital product only, no physical item will be shipped.
π₯£ Meaningful Ways To Use It
Create a stunning Christmas kitchen centerpiece, a thoughtful handmade holiday gift for a favorite chef, or a festive serving utensil for your own Christmas dinner table. This double-ended spoon is a premier project for any woodworker looking to create a functional piece of art that blends utility with holiday tradition.
π οΈ Carve With Confidence
Engineered with crisp element separation and deep shadows, this design ensures Santaβs fur-trimmed coat and boots machine with professional clarity. For the best results, we recommend finishing your carved spoon with a high-quality food-safe oil to protect the wood and highlight the intricate 3D relief details.
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
π The Spoon:
βοΈ Finished spoon 300 x 62 x 36 mm (11.8 x 2.4 x 1.4 in), carved in the round on both faces
βοΈ The handle: a standing Santa Claus figure (cap, beard, fur-trimmed coat, belt, boots, carrying his sack of gifts) carved in the middle of the handle, a smooth bowl at EACH end (a larger and a smaller bowl, a double-ended spoon)
βοΈ Both bowls and every surface that touches food are smooth; the carving is on the handle only
βοΈ Two-sided blank 360 x 97 x 38 mm (14.17 x 3.82 x 1.50 in), 10 holding tabs 10 x 4 mm (sand the stubs flush after release), 2 dowel pins 6.35 mm (1/4 in)
βοΈ Wood: a close-grained hardwood such as maple, cherry, walnut or beech; finish with food-safe mineral oil or board butter
π A Complete Two-Sided CNC Job:
βοΈ Blank 360 x 97 x 38 mm (14.17 x 3.82 x 1.50 in); the part is carved on BOTH faces
βοΈ Side A first, then the board turns over on two dowel pins and side B lines up exactly; tabs hold the part in its frame
βοΈ Tools worked out for this model: flat end mill 6.35 mm (side A and B); tapered ball nose 1.5875 mm (side A); ball nose 3.175 mm (side B); 6.35 mm brad-point drill (side A)
ποΈ What's In The Pack (one ZIP, in numbered folders):
βοΈ 1 Start here: the README (which file to open) and the step-by-step two-sided guide (PDF) with a shop-wall setup card
βοΈ 2 Aspire or VCarve: ONE model for a two-sided mode (also Cut3D, Fusion, MeshCAM)
βοΈ 3 Any other CAM: Side A and Side B as two jobs, with DXF and SVG vectors
βοΈ 4 Drilling and test cut: the dowel drill points (CSV) and a small registration test
βοΈ Extras: greyscale height maps and the same files at 3 other zero points (corner or centre, Z0 top or bottom)
π οΈ Works With Any CAM:
βοΈ Aspire, VCarve, Cut3D, Fusion, Carveco, MeshCAM, Easel Pro, Carbide Create Pro and others
βοΈ Machining Guidelines:
Roughing: flat end mill, 2 flute 6.35 mm, flute at least 23.2 mm
Finishing side A: tapered ball nose 1.5875 mm, stepover 0.35 mm
Finishing side B: ball nose 3.175 mm (1/8 in), stepover 0.50 mm
Feeds, stepdowns and tool lengths for this model are in the guide
π¦ Delivery Instructions:
After purchase, download the PDF from your order, open it and click the download button inside. Your files download instantly.
π Bonus :
β¨ Begin Your Christmas Carving Today
Add this festive double-sided spoon to your project library and start creating a holiday masterpiece that showcases your machining skills. Download your files immediately and prepare to carve a high-value serving piece that will become a holiday favorite for years to come.
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: 360 x 97 x 38 mm (14.2 x 3.8 in)
Shape: landscape, 3.71:1
Relief depth: 38 mm, which is 10.6% of the width
Mesh: 1,956,464 triangles, 93.3 MB
Base: flat and at zero, ready to machine
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.
β‘
Instant download
Emailed the moment you pay
π οΈ
Works with your machine
Aspire, VCarve, Carveco, Fusion 360
π
Unlimited re-downloads
Yours forever in your account
π‘οΈ
100% satisfaction
Not carving right? We make it right.
π
Secure checkout
Encrypted, card details never stored
Have a laser too?
Burn this design, or burn onto it
Laser Studio opens this STL with zero conversion and turns them into a ready-to-burn
3D-illusion engrave. Carving on your CNC instead? CNC Match lines up a name,
a date or shading on a photo of the finished piece, so the laser burns right onto the carving.
Windows desktop app Β· $40 once Β· free updates Β· it prepares the files, your laser software burns them
Five full bas-relief STL files, the same quality as everything in the shop, sent straight to your inbox.
No card, and you can unsubscribe whenever you like.
Complete the set
From the same collection β buy any 2+ designs and save an extra 10% (code SET10, shown in your cart).
No carves shared yet for this design β be the first! Bought it? Show us how it turned out. πͺ΅
βοΈ Write a review / share your carve photo earn 100 points, 150 with a photo
Recently viewed
$3.83$6.39$6.39
Before you go
5 bas-relief STL files, free
Full designs, not samples. CNC-tested and ready for your router or 3D printer (lasers work from a depth map), and you can sell what you make from them.