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Tactical German Shepherd K9 Service Dog CNC Relief STL | Military Working Dog Wall Art | Heroic Police K9 Wood Carving Design, carved bas relief STL file for CNC
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Tactical German Shepherd K9 Service Dog CNC Relief STL

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πŸ“ Design facts
Carving it at your size
Carving size
6 Γ— 8 in (152 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 0.61 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 10 min (roughing 35 min, finishing 3 h 35 min)
Carving size
9 Γ— 12 in (227 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 0.92 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 30 min (roughing 30 min, finishing 4 h 5 min)

At the full 0.92 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
13.4 Γ— 18 in (341 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 1.4 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 45 min (roughing 1 h 40 min, finishing 9 h 5 min)

At the full 1.4 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
17.9 Γ— 24 in (455 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 1.8 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 11 h 55 min (roughing 3 h 50 min, finishing 8 h 5 min)

At the full 1.8 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
21.4 Γ— 28.7 in (544 Γ— 729 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 2.2 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 5 min (roughing 5 h 30 min, finishing 11 h 35 min)

At the full 2.2 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
544 Γ— 729.2 Γ— 55.89 mm
Shape
portrait, 0.746:1
Carve depth
10.3% 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 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

πŸ•β€πŸ¦Ί Honor The Heroic Bond Of A Loyal Guardian Bring the unwavering presence of a tactical K9 into your workshop with a carving that captures every strand of fur and fold of professional gear. Your machine will breathe life into a piece that stands as a silent sentinel of courage and protection. πŸŽ–οΈ Why You’ll Love This Design This stunning CNC woodcarving relief showcases a German Shepherd in full tactical service gear, exuding a sense of duty and focus. The composition features incredible depth layers, from the textured beret and realistic fur to the intricate pouches and surrounding environment. Dramatic shadows play across the deeply embossed surfaces, creating a premium heirloom look that commands attention in any room. πŸ“ What You Receive 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. πŸ›‘οΈ Meaningful Ways To Use It Create a powerful centerpiece for a veteran's den, a police station memorial, or a personalized gift for a K9 handler's home. This design excels as a large-scale wall panel, a decorative box lid, or a centerpiece for custom workshop woodworking projects that celebrate our working dogs. πŸ› οΈ Carve With Confidence This file is optimized for precision, ensuring clean element separation and crisp detailing that highlights the professional tactical aesthetic. You can expect deep shadows and a hand-carved feel that transforms standard lumber into a professional-grade relief 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: After purchase, download the PDF from your order, open it and click the download button inside. Your files download instantly. 🎁 Bonus : Get 5 FREE STL files at www.digitalchiselco.com/free ✨ Begin Your Guardian Carving Today Add this high-impact K9 design to your digital library and start a project that carries lasting value. Fully sculpted and immediately project-ready, this relief is the ultimate tool for creating gallery-quality art. πŸ“ 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: 544 x 729 x 56 mm (21.4 x 28.7 in) Shape: portrait, 0.75:1 Relief depth: 56 mm, which is 10.3% 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 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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