Lake Superior Agates - Vibratory Tumbled
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- Опубліковано 28 тра 2020
- Check out these before and after pictures of Lake Superior Agates tumbled in a vibratory tumbler. Thanks to Adam Anderson for the awesome box of agates!
Here's the follow up video showing these same rocks done in a rotary tumbler for several months followed by a vibratory tumbler for a week: • Comparing Rotary and V...
Recipe:
All steps done in Lot-O tumbler.
1 day with 2 tablespoons of 120/220, clean out.
1 day with 2 tablespoons of 120/220, clean out.
2 days with 2 tablespoons of 120/220, clean out carefully. I was very careful to clean out holes and cracks with a needle and a toothbrush. The needle worked well for grit stuck in deep holes.
Run for a couple hours with 1 tablespoon of borax to clean extra well.
3 days with 1/2 teaspoon of 500 grit aluminum oxide and one tablespoon of borax, clean carefully and run in borax for couple hours.
2 days with 1/2 teaspoon of aluminum oxide polish and one tablespoon of borax, clean carefully and run in borax for couple hours.
Enjoy!
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Awsome video, thanks for making it , and yes I broke that one agate lol, but I did buy a tumbler and a saw so that I can hopefully make some nice looking rocks like you do!
Thanks again for the beautiful agates, Adam. You're going to have a lot of fun with a saw and tumbler.
Coool!!!
Man thank you Adam for sharing these rocks so Rob could share them with us. You’re a legend!
@@Rookie_Rockounding thank you ! And thank you for making awsome videos!
Mr. ADAM;
Thank You for sharing and informing US about The "Lake Superior Agate". 👍
Mr. Rob;
Thanks for ALL helpful Rock Tumblig Job YOU Done and Sharing it with US.👌🙏
If You Don´t Mind, I do Apprecaite it You or anyone that can help me to where can i purchase Natural Rough Rock for Beginning Rock Tumbling.
PEACE.☀✌
Awesome to see them from begining.
I know this was a year ago, but I really love this video Rob! The entire slide show at the end is the perfect example of why I love tumbled and polished rocks. It just enhances the beauty they already have. Awesome how tumbling took off almost all of the yellow limonite staining to show all of the bands of beauty. During the video I noticed at least one that has shadow banding too, very cool! Thanks for sharing this. Awesome video!✌🤠
That slide show shows what I like too. I love the process of tumbling at least as much as the results. It's so fun to watch the transformation along the way.
If you ground out the imperfections you would lose most of the natural beauty. That tumbling job is great!
Wow oh wow! I do believe that was THE Best box of rocks!! Great idea with the before and after slide show! Thanks for sharing👍👍👍👍
Don't get too used to the before and after pictures, they take a TON of time. These were worth it though.
Uh-O now you've gone and done it!!! The "before & after" is totally awesome! I'm thinking this may be a must from here on out!
Get that idea out of your head right now.
My son has been working in an area where there's lots of rocks and he's been bringing some home, for me. The other day was a rain day and he was all about excited because he could see their banding so much better. He said that he's been spending more time looking for rocks than working, lol!
Have to say......I love how there is always 'just one more' or 'last one'.
When he gets fired, he can spend even more time!
Michigan Rocks Unfortunately, it's on company property so he wouldn't be allowed on the property without a badge, otherwise, I'd be going to work with him, lol!
Michigan Rocks No, he confessed that he sees lots but doesn't have time to pick them up or really check them out. He actually got permission, though, to bring me out there, this weekend. I'll let you know how it turns out.
@@purrrrson Good luck, that sounds like a lot of fun.
OMG, I am blown away by how gorgeous these are! It's like each rock has hidden beauty. I could watch these all day (and I have been, lol). Thank you so much for doing this; now I know I need to get a vibratory tumbler, as I just want to make the natural stones shiny. I hope I can find a good beginner one that won't cost a fortune.
Make sure you buy one made for rocks and not for tumbling metal. Those are made for light weight things like bullet casings.
The one with the weird line in it looks like a rose bud. Beautiful agates!❤❤
You have a great collection...theres no doubt...but what i like the most is your work area. You are so well organized. Machinery...Lamps...board...tumbler...rocks...storage areas and boxes....desk...it's so neat all the time. Keep it up. ♥️.
Lot to learn from you. Thx so much.👍
Don't believe everything you see. I just read this to my wife and she laughed. I have a secret. Behind the camera is a mess. I just straighten up in front of the camera before I start filming. It's not a deep mess. I can have it completely cleaned up in less than a half hour at any time, but it's not exactly tidy either. Thanks for believing my lie!
Wow.... wow....wow.... you are a rock mentalist... is incredible how you know what’s inside before you cut it. But your tumble work.... is so perfect 👌 and unique!!! Bravo 👏🏻
I did not know what was inside. I knew these were agates and I knew that the outside wasn't showing everything, but I'm as surprised as you are when I cut one open.
Thank you for all the time & effort you put not only in the rocks, but the pictures are fantastic, too. I wish I could polish rocks like you do.
I have quite a few videos about how I polish them. It's not difficult, it just takes patience and a decent tumbler and grit.
That was a lot of work to get all the before and after photos lined up and in the right sequence. Good job!
I have several favorites, mostly the ones with quartz in the center.
The world would be a better place if we all simply admired the beauty of rocks instead of throwing them at each other.
And I did all that twice. My computer crashed and I lost all my work just as I was uploading it the first time. It was kind of a bummer. I didn't throw any rocks at anyone though.
My brother threw rocks. LOL. Guess he thought I wanted to look at them closer.
@@darkwood777 Haha!
Just found your channel and subscribed. What gorgeous rocks, before and after tumbling. Seeing the beauty our amazing planet produces never gets old.
You're right. There's no end to the beautiful things God made for us to discover.
This channel has been so inspiring. I found 2 agates today on the Chicago Northshore. Who woulda known?
That's awesome. I think if they are found in Lake Michigan, they's probably be considered coldwater agates.
@@MichiganRocks awesome thats cool to know. Its a tough topic to research.
@@erikjohnson1137 Someone explained it to me on Facebook. I think they said that coldwater agates form in limestone. That might help with your search terms.
I read the recipe and process. Wow! And that doesn't include the photography process! THANK YOU! Shared and will watch again.
Please don't get spoiled by the before and after pictures. I don't have time to do that every time. I was happy with how they came out though.
Michigan Rocks Watched again. That's how I will get spoiled.
Fascinating, I enjoyed watching your videos. Never get bored of watching because you presented so well.
I'm glad you're enjoying them.
Omg they are amazing looking !! I never seen so many different varieties of agates all in one video. I was drooling, for real. Just stunning !!
Get a napkin and wipe your chin!
Wow, that was exciting. Nice video. I enjoyed the journey you took us on.
Not everyone would use the word "exciting" when talking about rock tumbling, but you fit in pretty well here using it.
Wow, how could anyone NOT watch the slideshow at the end? So cool.
As of right now, the average person got to the 5 minute, 29 second mark in the video.
Some of the rocks interiors remind me of Hubble telescope photos. Beautiful!
It's funny that I've heard that comment about several different batches of rocks.
The polish on your Rocks is incredible. I like the shine.
Thanks, Silke.
Those are the most beautiful agates I have seen from you! Even if they are not all agates, they are all so beautiful! I'll have to look to see if you ever went back there!
These were sent to me by a viewer. They're from Minnesota, and I agree, they're awesome.
I really enjoy watching your videos on rock tumbling. The colors are just vibrant after the polish. Very impressive.
I'm glad you're enjoying them!
Fascinating. And that agate at 14:14: a stained glass window.
It feels like Christmas morning. Thank you Rob for all the work you've done. Wow just wow.
It was more work than you realize. My computer crashed as I was uploading the first time. Then I spent about three hours redoing a good chunk of the work I lost. I was a little grumpy.
@@MichiganRocks I'd say you were entitled to be a bit grumpy. Hope everything is working properly now. And, thanks again .. The change in the rocks was almost unbelievable.
Incredible video. Thank you. They all are a favorite for different reasons.
Wow, the color change from before to after is really dramatic! I watched all the way through, kind of feel like I'm getting to know the individual rocks. Your next step is really going to change them. Can't wait to see what happens. Thanks for sharing a great video.
I feel like I get to know all the rocks I tumble. Usually it's from doing weekly clean outs, but this time it was more from taking pictures. With all the holes I had to spend a lot of time with a toothbrush between each stage.
@@MichiganRocks That's a disadvantage of tumbling the rougher rocks for sure.
Extremely gorgeous!!! Heres hoping we find one ...oneday!
They're not easy to find, that's for sure. I've done a lot of looking and haven't found too many.
These turned out amazing. So beautiful! I am always impressed more and more.
Superb! Many thanks to the fan that shared those rocks. You did well with show and tell, i liked every moment. I hope you felt it was worth the effort cause i did. Muy Bueno, couldn't pick a favorite. Again you have exceeded what i wanted to see and I'm grateful for the time and effort out forth.
Peace
I was very happy with the results. I'm looking forward to seeing them done the other way.
@@MichiganRocks
I didn't consider how much gets ground off when tumbling.
To witness the changes brings understanding. I like all the stages, raw to high shine.
@@elizabethharttley4073 A vibratory tumbler like I used here doesn't round of the rocks much at all. Wait until you see these after rotary tumbling.
These look great! What a great gift! Thanks for showing us the difference between the rotary and vibratory tumblers.
Wow, they all are so beautiful! There's no way I could pick just one favorite. Thank you for sharing. I'm sure doing this video took alot of time. Thanks Rob!
It did take a lot of time and then my computer crashed just after I hit the upload button. Then I did it all again. Sort of a frustrating day.
Great video! I love the shot at the end showing all the tumbled rocks together
Those pictures took forever to do, but I really like how they turned out too.
They are absolutely amazing! They turned out so good👍
Yep, now it's time to grind off that shine for the next stage.
Beautiful! Adam found some great agates. They turned out beautiful after polishing.
He sure did. This was a fun project and I can't wait to get started on the next part.
They are awesome, that banding, wow what depth they have!
I agree, they are awesome.
🐞I liked the group of larger rocks better. Thanks. 🐞
Beautiful as always. Thank you for sharing.
You're welcome!
Some great specimens. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
Personally ....I love the before and after shots! It's really nice to see how they transformed! Beautiful pieces!
I love the before and after shots too. Very time consuming to do though, so don't get too used to them. Think of them as a special occasion.
@@MichiganRocks .....lol, I'm sure it is!
This is the best video yet that you’ve made! Just beautiful!!
Thanks.
Amazing ! I can’t get enough of these jewels of nature 🥰 thank you for bringing out their inner beauty 💐
I know, I can't get enough either! Every time I see your avatar, I think you have spiky hair. Those trees in the background look like they're coming out of your head when the picture is very small. Don't change it though, or I won't recognize you.
They’re not trees but the wooden stumps of a pier 😂😂😂 you made me laugh so much thanks rob 👍
Wow, that beautiful reveal after slicing never ever gets old. Could have watched that for hours. I cannot begin to imagine the time you invested in the photography of shooting before and after and painstakingly getting each rock in perfect position for the camera. Are you rock crazy 😜 ? I think we all are, or we wouldn’t be enjoying and encouraging you to make more videos. I appreciate your attention to detail on these gorgeous agates. Loved them all ❤️
I have rocks in my head for sure. It did take a lot of time to take the pictures and resize them and put them in the correct order, and then my computer crashed and lost a lot of my video editing, so that added about another three hours to my day. It all turned out good in the end though.
Wow those were beautiful and shiny rocks, I love the ones with the quartz running through them. Well done rob, lovely video.
I think most agate hunters hope to not have quartz in them, but a lot of people here really enjoy the quartz. I like that we don't all like the same things.
Great video, the Amethyst Agate is just magnificent and definitely my favourite of the whole lot.
Yep, I like that one a lot.
Absolutely stunning!
Beautiful Agates! These are as good as what I see at the museum in Grand Marais.
I have been hooked on doing Botswana Agates for months, and most of these rival them.
The depth is amazing.
Adam sure had some beauties.
I’m sure they will look amazing after the rotary tumble.
Heading up past Baraga tomorrow to search a gravel pit I got permission to enter,
it rained today so that might help.
I would keep the reflecting light on if it were me, it’s like what they call “catch light” in portraits.
You always want that light in the eye.
Thanks for the great shots.
I'm jealous of your gravel pit hunt. I've always wanted to get into a pit in Minnesota, which I hear is difficult even if you live there, which I don't.
Michigan Rocks Wasn’t sure if that reply went through, when I hit send it locked up, and just showed
the spinning timer.
I had to watch the Space X launch, and just checked and the screen is still locked.
There must be 30 gravel pits between Mqt. and Baraga, and I found a nice one just north of Autrain
that I am trying to find out who owns so I can ask for permission.
@@beatfarmerfan Good luck! I have heard of great hunting in Minnesota pits, but I haven't heard anything about people hunting Michigan pits.
Those agates are just gorgeous and you get such a phenomenal polish on them! Thanks for sharing .
They are really pretty. I hope the next tumble goes as well.
So easily entertained by a lovely box of rocks. Thanks for sharing your beautiful treasures. It's so much fun finding hidden beauty.
This was a good batch, huh?
So beautiful, what a cool gift,. Ty for sharing,☺️
I know, I couldn't believe it.
Wowzer!!!! This was a super cool video! You make everything so interesting and cool! Love the explanations!Thoroughly enjoyed the before and after pics! Well done! Thank you Adam! You helped make this video awesome!
Yes, thanks again, Adam!
They are beautiful. I love the before and after. Thank you.
You're welcome.
Beautiful. Thanks for the time invested video. Love the slide show. I like the rocks in their organic shapes but can understand the 'smooth' appeal. Would love to see a three photo slide show in the future❤. Thanks for sharing.
That's what I have planned, before, after, and more after.
Wow- these are awesome agates! I I want to break all my rocks in half now! Next I’m going to watch your other video to get an idea what to do with all the rocks in my boxes :)
Please cut them, don't break them. Breaking doesn't usually turn out so nice.
Amazing job!! What a BEAUTIFUL collection of rocks..
Thanks!
Yes, keep the glare! They really are amazing! I am in love with them all. I love the slide shows, I could look at rocks all day long!
I have enough videos to keep you busy for a day or two.
@@MichiganRocks oh I know you do I binge watch your channel! Maybe you do not recognize my profile pic, maybe my name? Because I changed my profile pic. I Do hope you remember my name tho, I am a fan of all your videos and I binge watch your channel, and I also have watched some of your videos, more than once!
@@mctron22rd I'm really bad at names in real life and on here it's even worse.
Phenomenal!! Before and after was awesome 👌
I thought you might like this one!
@@MichiganRocks LOVE!
@@MichiganRocks im probably going 6o be rewatching this one a few times lol so many beauties
I think they are all my favorites beautiful pieces. Glad you put videos out so we can enjoy them with you.
I'm glad you enjoy them with me or there wouldn't be any point in putting them out!
My Grandsons collection is growing and we made him a shelf to display some of his I’m thinking of printing a few of my favorite pictures to put around his shelf. He was even gifted a piece of petrified wood from his great uncle he is so proud of his little collection .
@@theresatrahan7247 That's fun to encourage a kid's wholesome interest, isn't it. It also makes it really easy to buy birthday and Christmas gifts. You can get some pretty cool rocks for not that much money if you're just buying a couple small samples.
Always a treat to see your presentation! Please keep it up
I'll do what I can. I don't have plans to stop anytime soon.
Pretty cool. Great video and educational, too. Some rocks I liked better before they were tumbled but the multicolored ones with quartz came out beautiful. Thank you. Keep 'em comin'.
Lake Superior agate is one rock that I think can look better in its natural state. I did have fun tumbling these though.
If you get more of the large sized Lake superior agate, you might want to consider working them with a diamond saw and the polishing wheels as you would a cabochon. I’ve done that in the past and it’s yielded some really excellent results
Like this? ua-cam.com/video/o7c9Q4qJmvw/v-deo.html
Hi
This is a unbelievable tumble. You out did yourself on this one. I'm speechless at how you make them look so amazing. I hope to find some of them one day.
I have found a few, but only a couple even close to as good as these.
OMG! They are ALL gorgeous, but that one you cut is BREATHTAKING 😍
There were a couple that I cut that I really liked a lot. I think some of my favorites were the smaller ones though.
Cool. Thanks for video. Would love to see them at the final stage.
You will, but we will all have to wait for a while.
I like how clean your shop is!
It doesn't look too bad when I move all the clutter behind the camera.
Love the slide showThank you for sharing 👍
You're welcome!
Love 18:55 so awesome and love the deep Vug makes me want to crawl inside. Agates are such amazing creations!
I'm not a fan of those particular bugs, but I do like a more open, druzy vug.
Beautiful rocks and they look amazing
God makes some great stuff, just shined 'em up.
I love the slide shows! These are amazing!
Thanks!
Fantastic video, thanks for these beautiful stones, i will dream about it !
I really enjoyed the before and after comparison shots!
Don't get used to them. That took a ton of time.
Beautiful! I've cut and sliced some LS agate nodules that looked pretty drab, but when cut, revealed some stunning figures. I can hardly wait to see what the rotary does!
I'm excited too. I just hope I don't grind them away to nothing.
My first thought was why cut them! Then when I seen them after you cut them? It’s an oh wow! Beautiful. Yes, can’t pick out a favorite. Thanks for sharing.
I was very careful to only cut the ones that weren't showing much pattern. Most of them had some pretty good stuff inside.
Very interesting, nice rocks. Nice cutting as well. Now I'm looking forward to seeing them after the rotary treatment. I have 6 rotary barrels going but have not yet purchase a vibratory tumbler. It seems like it would save a lot of time and grit.
I bought my Lot-O before my first batch of rocks was done in my Lortone 33B.
Love the B4/after shots! Great job!
Don't get too used to the before and after pictures, that took a ton of time. I will take more after pictures after I re-tumble these though.
@@MichiganRocks I imagine it did! I think I can live without it lol
Hi from Wales 🏴, loving your video’s, I’m learning a lot
Cool, thanks for watching!
Awesome video, thanks! I love the before and after shots. I have a ton of natural rough agates this has inspired me to go buy a vibratory machine and tumbler.
If you love rocks, you'll probably enjoy tumbling. Take a look at the Lot-O tumbler. It's a really good vibratory tumbler.
Beautiful rocks and really nice work on these.
Loved the quartz ones... but I'm a long time quartz lover (and so is my wife)... :)
Thanks for sharing!
It's funny how many people love the quartz. I think for Lake Superior Agate collectors, that's usually considered to be undesirable. I prefer pure agate, but I do see the appeal of the quartz, especially when the quartz is amethyst. That one was much better because of the quartz, in my opinion.
@@MichiganRocks I loved the amethyst too... really lovely!
Rob, how about a picture of the tub before going into the tumbler and then again after finished put them all on a towel to show the transformation.....
Excellent work and skill my friend! can't wait to see some of your larger rocks.
Keep on keepin on!
I'm not sure what you're asking for with the before and after pictures. I did take pictures of every individual rock in the same position before and after.
@@MichiganRocks the single pics were awesome,,, just thinking a group of them before tumbler and then the whole group finished rocks. To show how they are downsized but oh such a work of beauty.
@@gregprince2523 Oh, ok, you wanted a group shot. Got it.
Very well done Rob!👍👍..14:40 and 26:54 are my favorites!..you have convinced me to get a lotto machine in the process.. unfortunately Kingsley North is out of Lsa's at the moment,.. guess I'll have to make a road trip to the north coast eh?.. Thanks for sharing this,loved the before and after pics..14:40 is just awesome!
You'll like a Lot-O. It's a really good machine.
really cool, can't wait to see them once your finished them
I'm excited too!
Fantastic! I was hoping you would show the before and after. That must have been a bit of work. I certainly appreciate it.
It was a lot of work, so don't get too used to it. Obviously, I can't go back and show old batches of rocks this way since I didn't take before pictures in most cases. Even though this took a lot of time, I'm really happy with the way it turned out.
Awesome agates! Great job!!
Thanks!
Beautiful stones
The one with the window! So pretty
Fantastic job. I feel like I understand agates much better now. They are beautiful! Nice friends. 24:48 is my favorite, like you could dive into a crystal lake.
Wear a helmet.
Awesome great knowledge beautiful outcome wow thank you
Thanks!
I can’t believe how shiny these are 😯
The Lot-O tumbler does a great job at shining up rocks.
You're videos are awesome, thanks for sharing your Hard work, happy hounding my fellow Michigander😎
Thank you, Amanda!
Incredible beauty and such variety with all your Lake Superior Agates. I thought before and after shots were mesmerizing. Now as I look at my pea size Agates I am wondering whether to throw them into the tumbler, and just see what happens. I bought some backup rough Agate in case I couldn’t find any Agates at all, and think I will toss some of those mixed Agate slices in for grins. Such an awesome video!
I can't seem to tumble my own agate finds which are smaller and less impressive than these. Maybe some day, but for now, they're just the way I found them.
I guess it is all about the adventure of finding your own treasures that counts.
Can't wait to see the little ones go thru the rotary tumbler. I'm with you that the outside should be completely smooth. It just makes the whole outcome better in my opinion but they are still amazing.
I agree, but it was fun seeing them this way too.
Wow amazing
I see faces,animals,some scary some beautiful.
Your right it is hard too choose a favourite. Xxx 🇮🇲
You could look at these for a long time.
Wonderful video. Agates always get your heart pumping. Congrats on the Amethyst! We've found Amethyst veins in limestone recently. So check those boring limestone on your adventures.
I have never heard of amethyst being found in this area, although we have limestone galore. But I didn't know that amethyst could even be found in limestone, so thanks for that information. It's always fun to learn something new.
Have to admit, never thought limestone was high on list...boring. We were just as surprised by Amethyst. We've found crystal pockets many times. Possible reason is iron compound determining the difference between crystal and amethyst?
Definitely have a new subscriber! Beautiful pieces!
Welcome aboard!
Some of the ones with lots of quqrtz look like totally filled in geodes. Interesting banding. Love the amethyst, it is my birthstone.
I really didn't notice the amethyst until I tumbled it. I don't know how I missed it before, I put have been blind.
Thank you. I’ve been curious about how they can be tumbled but leave more shape and get a polish ❣️ 👍
Well now you know. Some people prefer them this way. You should watch this video too. I tumbled puddingstones in just three days. ua-cam.com/video/zgGKE8PzAMg/v-deo.html
Thank you. I’ve been studying different sites to learn what I would like to do! I really enjoy your videos ❣️🙏🏼❣️
I do love the close ups! It’s like I’m getting a hands on in 1080 great stuff. :)
I'm glad you're enjoying it!
Some cool stones.
Might be my new favorite video of yours. Not that familiar with agates, but now would like to be. Your usual great job. Thank you...
Makes me wonder what your old favorite was.
@@MichiganRocks Hard to say as they are all very good. This one just kind of stands out... I have a question. When using a vibratory tumbler, can you use silicon carbide or aluminum oxide as long as the grit is the same? Thanks.
@@dancrites453 I use silicon carbide for 220 and then switch to aluminum oxide at 500. I have always used aluminum oxide 500, but I have heard that some people use silicon carbide. Silicon carbide breaks down by actually breaking into smaller sharper pieces. Aluminum oxide rounds off and just keeps getting smaller, but is still rounded off, not sharp. For that reason aluminum oxide is better for polishing while silicon carbide is better for cutting. So to answer your question, I have never tried silicon carbide at 500. It might work fine, but I'm not going to switch to it.
@@MichiganRocks Great explanation! Thanks. I will search for that aluminum oxide.
@@MichiganRocks So I checked out the Rock Shed and they have the 500 & 1000 Aluminum Oxide. They indicate that you can you use the 1000 with "softer stones" in a rotary tumbler. That would lead me to the question of using 1000 with Petoskeys in a rotary tumbler. Have you done this and if so, what was the result? Would you use water in conjunction with 1000 A. O. in a rotary tumbler or just the A. O.? Thanks for your help.
These are amazing!