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Santa Reindeer Christmas CNC Relief STL | Holiday Wood Carving Design | Festive Wishes Wall Art Panel, carved bas relief STL file for CNC
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Santa Reindeer Christmas CNC Relief STL

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πŸ“ Design facts
Carving it at your size
Carving size
8 Γ— 6 in (203 Γ— 153 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 0.55 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 4 h 15 min (roughing 35 min, finishing 3 h 40 min)
Carving size
12 Γ— 9.1 in (305 Γ— 230 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 0.82 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 4 h 35 min (roughing 30 min, finishing 4 h 5 min)

At the full 0.82 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— 13.6 in (457 Γ— 345 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 1.2 in, deeper than you need.
Board thickness
1.25 in or thicker
Rough with
1/4 in end mill, 40% stepover
Finish with
1/8 in ball nose, 10% stepover
Estimated carve time
about 10 h 50 min (roughing 1 h 40 min, finishing 9 h 10 min)

At the full 1.2 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.

Carving size
24 Γ— 18.1 in (610 Γ— 460 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 1.6 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 12 h 5 min (roughing 3 h 55 min, finishing 8 h 10 min)

At the full 1.6 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
28.7 Γ— 21.6 in (728 Γ— 550 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 17 h 15 min (roughing 5 h 35 min, finishing 11 h 40 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
728.4 Γ— 549.6 Γ— 49.98 mm
Shape
landscape, 1.325:1
Carve depth
6.9% of the width
Mesh
2,025,558 triangles Β· 96.6 MB
Base
flat and sitting at zero, ready to machine
Smallest size worth carving
200 mm Β· keeps 97.9% 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 Christmas Heirloom To Life Imagine the smell of fresh cedar as your CNC router carves out the flowing beard of Santa and the majestic antlers of his reindeer. This design turns a simple piece of timber into a tactile holiday story that feels like a hand-sculpted masterpiece. 🦌 Why You’ll Love This Design This composition features a noble Santa Claus paired with a soulful reindeer, framed by intricate pine branches and delicate snowflakes that pop from the wood. The depth layers are expertly crafted to create dramatic shadow play across the textures of the fur and the weathered grain of the background. The lower banner with "Festive Wishes" provides a professional anchor to the piece, ensuring a premium look that captures the timeless spirit of a vintage winter workshop. πŸ“ 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 CNC software to begin preparing your toolpaths for your machine. Please note that this is a digital product only and no physical item will be shipped to your address. πŸŽ„ Meaningful Ways To Use It Transform this CNC woodcarving relief into a stunning holiday centerpiece for a fireplace mantel, a rustic Christmas gift for a loved one, or a professional-grade seasonal sign for your woodworking shop. This design is perfect for creating heirloom-quality wall art, decorative furniture panels, and festive winter cabin decor that families will cherish for generations. πŸ› οΈ Carve With Confidence Every element of this design has been meticulously sculpted to ensure clean separation and crisp detailing even in the deepest recessed areas. The file is optimized for professional CNC router results, producing high-contrast shadows and smooth transitions that make the final wood piece look like a museum-quality manual sculpture. ⭐ 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 ✨ Begin Your Holiday Carving Project Today Add this expertly sculpted Christmas design to your digital collection and go from screen to machine in minutes. This is a project-ready file that delivers lasting value and a premium finished look that will stand out in any home or workshop. πŸ“ DESIGN DETAILS Model size as supplied: 728 x 550 x 50 mm (28.7 x 21.6 in) Shape: landscape, 1.32:1 Relief depth: 50 mm, which is 6.9% of the width Mesh: 2,025,558 triangles, 96.6 MB Base: flat and at zero, ready to machine Recommended minimum carve size: 200 mm, where 97.9% 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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