Free Nautical & Coastal CNC Relief Heightmaps

Anchors, compass roses, and coastal motifs are a natural fit for lake houses, beach places, and anyone who loves the water. A relief carving reads better than a decal or a flat engraving, especially on a nice piece of teak or white oak. These are 16-bit grayscale heightmaps, ready for VCarve, Carveco, or Aspire. Download it free, scale to your stock, and cut.

Project ideas for nautical & coastal reliefs

  • Lake house and beach wall signs
  • Name boards for the dock or the cabin
  • Compass wall pieces
  • Coasters and gifts for boaters

Wood: White oak and teak suit the theme and hold up to humidity. Cedar carves easy and smells great for signs.

Finish: Spar urethane if it will see weather. For indoor pieces, a satin oil finish.

Bits: A 1/4" ball nose to rough, then a 1/16" tapered ball nose to finish the rope and lettering detail.