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Trout Tail Water Splash CNC Relief STL | Lake House Wall Art | Fisherman Gift Decor β€” carved bas relief STL file for CNC
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Trout Tail Water Splash CNC Relief STL

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πŸ“ Design facts
Carving it at your size
Carving size
8 Γ— 5.3 in (203 Γ— 134 mm)
Relief depth
0.49 in (12.5 mm)
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 3 h 55 min (roughing 45 min, finishing 3 h 10 min)
Carving size
12 Γ— 7.9 in (305 Γ— 201 mm)
Relief depth
0.74 in (18.8 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 10 min (roughing 40 min, finishing 3 h 35 min)
Carving size
18 Γ— 11.9 in (457 Γ— 302 mm)
Relief depth
1.1 in (28.1 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 10 h 10 min (roughing 2 h 5 min, finishing 8 h 5 min)
Carving size
24 Γ— 15.8 in (610 Γ— 402 mm)
Relief depth
1.5 in (37.5 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 12 h 10 min (roughing 5 h, finishing 7 h 10 min)
Carving size
28.7 Γ— 18.9 in (728 Γ— 480 mm)
Relief depth
1.8 in (44.8 mm)
Board thickness
2.5 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 18 h 45 min (roughing 8 h 35 min, finishing 10 h 15 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
728.4 Γ— 480.4 Γ— 44.82 mm
Shape
landscape, 1.516:1
Carve depth
6.2% of the width
Mesh
2,024,174 triangles Β· 96.5 MB
Base
flat and sitting at zero, ready to machine
Smallest size worth carving
200 mm Β· keeps 99.2% 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

🎣 Capture The Thrilling Moment Of The Big Catch Imagine the raw power of a trophy trout diving back into the depths, its tail creating perfect concentric ripples that come to life in rich, deep-relief wood. 🌊 Why You’ll Love This Design This design captures a high-energy splash with incredible precision, featuring rhythmic water rings and meticulously sculpted fish scales that catch the light from every angle. The deep shadows between the ripples create a dramatic 3D effect that makes the water look fluid and alive on your finished wood panel. πŸ“ What You Receive You will receive a high-detail bas relief STL with all intricate sculpting complete, meaning no complex modeling work is required on your end. Simply import the file into Aspire, VCarve Pro, Carveco, ArtCAM, or other compatible software to generate your toolpaths and begin your CNC woodcarving relief journey. Digital product only, no physical item will be shipped. πŸ›Ά Meaningful Ways To Use It This carving is the ideal centerpiece for a lake house mantle, a custom sign for a fishing lodge, or a unique Father's Day gift for the angler in your life. It adds an authentic, artisanal touch to dens, workshops, and rustic cabin interiors. πŸ› οΈ Carve With Confidence Every curve and scale has been optimized for clean element separation and crisp detailing, ensuring your CNC router produces professional-grade results with deep, satisfying shadows. The integrated wood grain texture adds a secondary layer of realism that makes the final piece look like a hand-carved heirloom. ⭐ 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 Aquatic Carving Today Add this dynamic fishing scene to your digital library today and transform a simple piece of lumber into a stunning work of aquatic art. This fully sculpted model is immediately ready for your next project, offering lasting value for your workshop. 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: 728 x 480 x 45 mm (28.7 x 18.9 in) Shape: landscape, 1.52:1 Relief depth: 45 mm, which is 6.2% of the width Mesh: 2,024,174 triangles, 96.5 MB Base: flat and at zero, ready to machine Recommended minimum carve size: 200 mm, where 99.2% 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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