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Turtle Wall Mirror Frame 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 0.78 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)

At the full 0.78 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— 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 1.2 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 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
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 1.7 in, deeper than you need.
Board thickness
1.25 in or thicker
Rough with
1/4 in end mill, 40% stepover
Finish with
1/8 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 1.7 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
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 2.3 in, deeper than you need.
Board thickness
1.25 in or thicker
Rough with
1/4 in end mill, 40% stepover
Finish with
1/4 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 2.3 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
28.3 Γ— 28.3 in (718 Γ— 719 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 2.7 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 22 h 15 min (roughing 7 h 10 min, finishing 15 h 5 min)

At the full 2.7 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.

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
718.4 Γ— 718.8 Γ— 69.75 mm
Shape
square, 0.999:1
Carve depth
9.7% of the width
Mesh
2,117,372 triangles Β· 101 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.

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About this design

🐒 Bring The Wisdom Of The Sea Into Your Home Imagine catching your reflection framed by the gentle presence of a hand-carved turtle, adding a touch of artisanal ocean magic to your entryway or bathroom. 🌊 Why You’ll Love This Design This intricate carving features a friendly sea turtle emerging from the frame, with its head and front flippers gracefully draped over the top and rear legs supporting the base. The design boasts stunning depth layers, realistic scale textures, and a smooth organic flow that creates dramatic shadows and a premium, hand-finished look when carved into natural timber. 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 for an opening of approximately 441 x 340 mm. Digital product only, no physical item will be shipped. 🏝️ Meaningful Ways To Use It This frame is the perfect functional centerpiece for a coastal cottage mirror, a nautical nursery accent, or a high-end gift for sea life enthusiasts. Use this CNC woodcarving relief to create a professional heirloom piece that transforms a standard mirror into a significant work of gallery-quality art. πŸ› οΈ Carve With Confidence Every scale and flipper is meticulously sculpted to ensure clean element separation and crisp detailing on your CNC router. The file is optimized for deep shadows and professional results, giving your machine the blueprint to produce a piece that looks like manual wood craftsmanship. ⭐ 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 πŸͺž The Mirror: βœ”οΈ Opening 441 x 340 mm (17 3/8 in x 13 3/8 in), cut right through, with a 10 mm rounded edge βœ”οΈ Mirror glass to order: 457 x 356 mm (18 in x 14 in); it sits in a 6 mm deep rebate routed into the back, with a lip of 8 mm βœ”οΈ Size as supplied: 718 x 719 mm (28 5/16 in x 28 5/16 in), 70 mm (2 3/4 in) thick. The STL scales in your CAM software; scale the glass with it πŸ”© Hanging Hardware (cut into the back): βœ”οΈ 2 keyhole slots, 287.4 mm (11 5/16 in) centre to centre, 108 mm (4 1/4 in) down from the top βœ”οΈ Each keyhole: 10 mm head hole, 5 mm slot, 8 mm deep, cut with a keyhole bit βœ”οΈ Use a pan or round head screw, shank under 4.5 mm and head under 9.0 mm, the head left 4.5 mm out of the wall βœ”οΈ 4 felt pad recesses, 12 mm across and 1 mm deep, so the mirror hangs flat πŸ—‚οΈ In The Download: βœ”οΈ The watertight STL: the carved front, the opening, the glass rebate and the hanging hardware in one solid βœ”οΈ Vector package (DXF + SVG, 1:1 in mm): the back cutting file, the front outline, the mirror glass template and a dimensioned shop drawing (PDF) βœ”οΈ Includes a two-sided machining guide with dowel pin registration (side A the back, flip, side B the front): two pin holes on the centre line put the blank back in the same place after the flip βœ”οΈ 3 ready-made sizes included (around standard glass sizes, hardware at true size) βœ”οΈ DIY resize kit: carving-only STL + 1:1 hardware vectors + resize table βœ”οΈ Need a different size? Message us or add our Custom Resize service from our shop 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 Coastal Carving Today Add this detailed turtle frame to your digital library and start your next high-value woodworking project immediately. Fully sculpted and project-ready, it is a timeless addition to any artisan collection. 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: 718 x 719 x 70 mm (28.3 x 28.3 in) Shape: square, 1.00:1 Relief depth: 70 mm, which is 9.7% of the width Mesh: 2,117,372 triangles, 101.0 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.
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