Really interesting to watch you go from searching for them in the freezing water and then bring them home and polishing them. I appreciate it all very much. You are really fun and educational to watch. Keep up the good work , Agate dad!!
Minnesotan transplanted to Alaska here. Been following your channel for a while and always find your videos a heartwarming piece of home. I came back to the north shore this week and couldn’t resist going on an icy cold agate hunt myself. That lake is so therapeutic! 😌 I appreciate you going through the process & showing all the “duds” we wonder about. Keep up the great work!
Great stuff. What I love about rockhounding and each of us being individuals with specific likes, is that your duds could be someone else's find of a lifetime. That moss agate is ridiculous. I don't even have pierced ears but I'd gauge my ears to that size just to flaunt those as plugs. Not really, but that's how great those made me feel. Good job... and you're so real with being laid out like that. I'd do that in one of my vids but then you'd all just watch me fall asleep 😂. Look forward to the next vid.
I know some people don’t care for moss agates but I really think they’re gorgeous especially when they have nice depth! This video was great and I loved seeing the whole process in one video ❤️
Taylor.. You've got my 5 year old obsessed with rocks. I've now gotten him a rock tumbler (which takes forever btw, my instant satisfaction brain is having issues) and we are planning a trip your direction for the spring/summer to snag a bunch of rocks that have potential.
Hello Agate Dad, I finnaly did the 15$! And I also told my doctor to see your channel and I'm waiting on a response. Thank you so much Agate Dad for the amazing content! 😊
Going back through your old stuff, and I gotta emphasize the kinship I felt at the 12:45 mark. My back was hurting more the longer you spent in the artisan's hunch, and then the end-of-day relaxation on a flat surface. Can relate to that more than a lot of other things XD.
So much fun, I really enjoyed this video, especially your waving from below the desk (that cracked me up). I even recognized the beach, now that I’ve been up there. You must have been SO cold! Gorgeous finds and lovely cuts and polishes. ❤
0:52 Small but mighty! I love being surprised by small rocks; you just never know until you take that closer look. But the one at 6:17 was super cool 🤩 I think it has the best artistic lines out of the bunch.
My one grandson loves the cutting part because it dosen't take long to see the inside and the polishing part takes so long to get to the pretty part. I love the little guys and the older he gets I know he will love the results even if it takes time to polish them. Keep up the great videos and God bless you and your family.
Hahaha...dog hair "sparklers"! Thanks for showing that every hunt, cut and polish can be nice. Awesomeness...and beautiful rocks are not guaranteed. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
I was really missing agate hunting today. But after watching your video, I felt like I went! You found some beauties! If you wouldn't have found any duds, then it wouldn't seem so real. So thank you for braving the cold for us, I really appreciate it! 😊
It's so much fun. The mystery of what's inside the stone. You just don't know whats going to be revealed. Thank you for great wholesome content. God bless you.😊
This makes me sooo happy!!! Definitely headed there ASAP!! Even if I got chiggers last time I went wading in the Superior. (Yes definitely learned from my mistakes)
Dude that moss agate is pretty sweet... and there IS that amethyst one still lol. Remember you found one TO GOOD to cut so... I'd consider that a win totally man. Evil cold is coming... I'm not happy about it. What can we do lol. Stay warm up there Taylor!
Thank you for narrating and explaining your process! I am new to your channel and so excited to learn!😁. Thank you for your videos!! Keep up the great work!
What a fantastic video! I LOVED that you showed how punishing this hobby can be on your body! I’ve gotten lost in the cutting and have been sore for days. 😂 The moss agate is spectacular and I inspires me to revisit one I’ve got on the shelf. Love your channel, well done!
Macro shots at the end have me speculating on how those form. Personally I think they are mineralized microbes that were living in the rocks and then silicified. Wild speculation I'll admit, but just look at it!
I actually like most of the cuts today. I really liked the burnt orange colored ones. I didn’t really like the last one you cut, until you did the close up. Amazing!! What happened to the amethyst ones??
Curious as to whether you have a geology background, and, or picked up your knowledge as a hobbieist rockbound. Have you ever been to Wagner Chrystal Mines store in Arkansas? I loved it, had a hard time getting out. Thanks for sharing your adventures!
Very cool video though! Any way you can write down the brand names of these machines and where can we get them? My son and I had picked lots of river rocks and been wondering how would they look if we cut them in half or maybe do pirámids with them… would really appreciate if you give me feedback? Thx and keep up with your cool videos!!
Hey agatedad I have some Malawi agates that I would like your thoughts on where i should cut and I found some tht have beautiful crystals and was wondering if it could be polished?
We enjoy your videos very much ! We are senior rock hounds, so where would be a good place to find agates on Lake Superior or Lake Michigan that would be easy to access ? Thank you. Update: Nevermind
Love your video!!! Thank you! What type of cutter are you using? I live in Mn and have collected rocks from the north shore I’d like to polish. But interested in doing more….. Thanks 😉
hello sir, watching your videos has really inspired me to look into lapidary, ive been collecting cool looking rocks and fossils for a while here in north east England, total novice and no idea what i'm looking for, any advice on beginner tools or how to get started would be greatly appreciated? ive found quite a lot of ammonites and devils toenails (Gryphaea) which ive seen you cut and polish up recently and id love to attempt a few myself, ive also found a couple of pyrite spheres, some call them cannon balls, which look amazing polished up, I just wouldn't know where to begin?.
Is the respiratory mask needed when cutting stones or a personal preference? That appears to be a very high quality respiratory mask. I know you breathing in dust is bad. I'm not sure what dust would come off of the cab king with the water running. I suppose just better to protect yourself if your cutting lots of rocks.
Really Kool fact everyone: did y'all know that the New Jerusalem will be made of precious gemstones and one of the many stones will be Agate stone... Revelations 21:19 & agates are mentioned in Isaiah 24:12💖💖💖... thanks for sharing Agate Dad really love & appreciate your videos and info❣️ I pray 🙏 everyone has a blessed day 💖💖💖...