I developed an easy system to carve 3d models from four sides on a hobby cnc. Using the system I carved Walnut Groot! And because I'm a bit extra, I carved the top of his head and explain how I reached the 5th side.
Timestamps
0:00 Intro
0:23 Model setup
1:14 Cut stock
1:33 Registration block
3:13 Spoilboard hole
4:08 Setups for 4-sided carving
6:18 Carving rough passes
6:54 Paths for details
7:23 Carving detail passes
8:43 Solving the height issue
9:42 Placement for the 5th side
10:42 Carving the top
11:09 Starting v2
11:47 Wrap up