Cut Placement Breakdown! Deciding How to Cut Your Rocks for the Best Result!

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  • Опубліковано 17 бер 2023
  • In this one, we tackle a topic that has been requested many times! One question I get a lot, and that is how I decide to place my cuts when slabbing rocks. So I figured why not just answer that question with a video breaking down the thought process behind the decision making. Often times the rock will tell YOU how it wants to be cut, but sometimes there are rules and tricks to help get the best results possible! I hope this video helps anyone out there and that you enjoy, and I will have another one out very soon!
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 91

  • @kellyharper367
    @kellyharper367 Рік тому +17

    Old disabled house bound dusty rusty rockhound here: Yo Theo! As always...great presentation! Cutting rocks is a world of wonder isn't it? Thank you for your contribution to our hobby. Think of all the pebble pups and new hobbyists you are influencing. 👏

    • @taylorglover2717
      @taylorglover2717 Рік тому +2

      This is my next/new hobby call me pebble pup lol 😂

    • @kellyharper367
      @kellyharper367 Рік тому +2

      @@taylorglover2717 Old disabled house bound dusty rusty rockhound here: you'll be a chip off the old rock 🪨! Lol

  • @nickonicifor5638
    @nickonicifor5638 3 місяці тому

    You have talent and taste. Sometimes youtubers ruin stones.

  • @michaelvandyke
    @michaelvandyke Рік тому +3

    That's the best part of cutting material! When you get it right, that material will "POP" some awesome colors and designs...
    Thans for sharing Theo..

  • @judymarkel8029
    @judymarkel8029 Рік тому

    That last one was gorgeous. They are all so pretty. Thanks

  • @beckypage6041
    @beckypage6041 Рік тому +2

    Very interesting, thank you.
    Couldn’t pick a favorite, I liked them all.
    Take care.

  • @Mil185
    @Mil185 Рік тому

    "the flame" agatized wood at14:48 was my fav, awesome

  • @ki6hzs
    @ki6hzs Місяць тому

    Great video
    It’s a year old but I appreciate your insight.
    Thanks!
    John

  • @joejank1071
    @joejank1071 Рік тому +1

    "This is wood that solicits" 😂
    Never change, Theo.

  • @sharlenevowels4125
    @sharlenevowels4125 Рік тому

    Really like the Agatized Wood.
    Thanks for the demonstration.

  • @gibbymcintyre3023
    @gibbymcintyre3023 Рік тому

    Theo,you have one of the most beautiful and amazing 😊shows and it's fun to watch Perfect!

  • @jerrythomasdildine8956
    @jerrythomasdildine8956 Рік тому

    Love that last agate!

  • @lynnd4619
    @lynnd4619 Рік тому +1

    Theo Wow you hit it out of the park with commentary job - dark Montana agate my favorite and YES please do a labradorite how you cut soon

  • @KCoda1248
    @KCoda1248 Рік тому

    I liked the last one best! Very informative. Thank you!

  • @justjulee9135
    @justjulee9135 Рік тому

    Thank you for the great tutorial! If I ever get a saw I'll refer back to this!

  • @Mike-br8vb
    @Mike-br8vb 9 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for the info! Amazing rocks.

  • @1catfishuntermiller753
    @1catfishuntermiller753 Рік тому

    Hiya Theo, awesome video and great job on.....the how to cut stones. And your right, it's what you want out of the stones. I've cut pet wood different ways depending on what I want my cab to look like. I hope you have a awesome blessed day. Cya!
    😺🐟 out!

  • @Emilycrochet
    @Emilycrochet Рік тому

    New subscriber, I love and have always had a fascination with rocks. Enjoy your show. Thank you.

  • @jasondelgatty3583
    @jasondelgatty3583 Рік тому

    Great info on the water line agate cutting.

  • @ccccarriemchardy9216
    @ccccarriemchardy9216 Рік тому

    The pet wood was my favorite❤

  • @amberparks8357
    @amberparks8357 Рік тому

    Bro you make some very cool and awesome informational videos and I enjoy watching! Thanks for all your work!

  • @yehyeh6962
    @yehyeh6962 3 місяці тому

    Wow that was a great video. And ironically enough I was just asking myself how do I cut these rocks.? Hello behold your video shows up for me thank goodness. Great stuff you got talents . New subscriber

  • @bethcorey6022
    @bethcorey6022 Рік тому

    The dark agates look so…..unassuming until you cut them ,❤ just gorgeous

  • @cynergy4
    @cynergy4 Рік тому

    My fave is the same as yours, love that Bear Canyon material! It has those cool crystal fairy caverns. Excellent video!

  • @gems2jewels
    @gems2jewels Рік тому +1

    Thanks for all the great tips and tricks, especially on finding good stuff in the very dark agates.

  • @sandmaker
    @sandmaker Рік тому

    Good explanations for your cut Choices. Thanks for the valuable information. 😊

  • @Rocktwister
    @Rocktwister Рік тому

    Great advice. Thank you! I got a vox of rocks from you this week! Thank you! Can't wait to cut them!

  • @jennifershipp2599
    @jennifershipp2599 7 місяців тому

    Beautiful slabs and thank for sharing your thoughts on cutting. 😊

  • @melisalynn5895
    @melisalynn5895 Рік тому +1

    This is such a great tutorial Theo! That last Montana agate blew my mind! Thanks for sharing, you have been more help to me in my journey than you could ever know ❤

  • @gibbymcintyre3023
    @gibbymcintyre3023 Рік тому

    A great show as always! I think you are so cool . I carve deer antlers sometimes. I find it to be Fun!

  • @bebofrazier5690
    @bebofrazier5690 Рік тому

    My favorite was the last dark one!

  • @donnabeaudin9114
    @donnabeaudin9114 Рік тому

    Best rock cutting class I’ve ever seen, thanks Theo, this was fun and educational! That agatized wood was gorgeous!

  • @kslinaz5668
    @kslinaz5668 Рік тому

    Thank you. That was exactly what I needed to know.

  • @evamarie5024
    @evamarie5024 Рік тому

    Wow! Theo! If i did not live in an apartment building, i would have a she shed just to build my rock empire. I have a ton of rocks that i find, but i can't do much with them. So, i hold on to them in hopes that i can slab my rocks and make a rock salad of sorts. I thank you for the much needed education!

  • @spetkovsek57
    @spetkovsek57 Рік тому +6

    This is a good tutorial showing many different examples. Well done. Thanks for putting this together. I did a short video on directional material, which included Labradorite and Obsidian, however, there are many other materials that refract similarly. Have a nice weekend.

    • @kellyharper367
      @kellyharper367 Рік тому +1

      Old disabled house bound dusty rusty rockhound here: well said. I'll look up your videos.

    • @spetkovsek57
      @spetkovsek57 Рік тому +2

      @@kellyharper367 Thank you. I wasn't trying to steal anyone away from Theo. I only mentioned it because he talked about Labradorite in his video.

    • @ethelvinacasillas3555
      @ethelvinacasillas3555 Рік тому

      @@spetkovsek57 m

  • @hubrigant
    @hubrigant Рік тому +1

    That agatized wood is amazing! Thanks for the video.

  • @leslyeschoenhuth1107
    @leslyeschoenhuth1107 Рік тому

    * I love the Eye-opening explanations for your cuts. The Dark Agate with the Electric Blue was Stunning. The one with whisps of lime green was Awesome.. You had so much Variety to use and it was FUN. Thanks, Theo.

  • @bebofrazier5690
    @bebofrazier5690 Рік тому

    So awesome again! Thank you! Love all the excellent information…❤️

  • @Grumpy_Codger
    @Grumpy_Codger Рік тому

    Labradorite! Yes please! :D

  • @nancywilson9380
    @nancywilson9380 Рік тому

    Thank you for a very interesting and informative video!!

  • @michelleagnew2864
    @michelleagnew2864 6 місяців тому

    Awesome video! I’m learning and this was great to see😇❤️

  • @Amanda-yf7vj
    @Amanda-yf7vj Рік тому

    Man it's hard to find a favorite in all those. The one that surprised me most was the dark agate, super pleased with that one. I think I'll just have to say they are all amazing God's work is amazing!!

  • @offyarocka
    @offyarocka Рік тому

    Awesome and very informative breakdown!!! Thanks for sharing

  • @MegDD3912
    @MegDD3912 Рік тому

    This was really interesting & these look great 💚

  • @providencedivine1
    @providencedivine1 Рік тому +1

    Woo hoo 😊

  • @deniseview4253
    @deniseview4253 Рік тому

    Beautiful cuts.

  • @brentdavis6116
    @brentdavis6116 Рік тому

    Big fan of the bear canyon!

  • @beckieg8479
    @beckieg8479 Рік тому

    That multiple zone jasper is amazing! ❤❤ Kinda reminded of jupiters surface, i was thinking could u make a solar system out rocks? Sorta? 😊

  • @slwtgf
    @slwtgf 3 місяці тому

    18:32 18:33 this waterline agate has an incredible amount of banding , too many to count, and barely visible! It’s mind blowing neat that they’re almost more thin than fingerprints!

  • @michaelbearss371
    @michaelbearss371 Рік тому

    Thanks for the video! Great rocks!

  • @ResortDog
    @ResortDog Рік тому

    When I get a sweet small patterned slab, the next cut is usually thin for use as earrings in matching sets and then maybe more. Also start thru the best lapidary material to end with the "butt" having the matrix baking it, not included in every slab. keep 'em coming.

  • @patriciamckean4186
    @patriciamckean4186 Рік тому

    I just need to learn to be a rock whisperer....😊

  • @oleandb3525
    @oleandb3525 Рік тому +1

    Thank you Theo! I don’t have cutting equipment, however, if I was going to have a piece cut for me, I’ll have a better idea how I would like it done! Yes! Laboradorite is one of my favorite pieces!! I would be thrilled with that video. I’m sure it will be great!! 🪨🤘

  • @alloveradventures3347
    @alloveradventures3347 Рік тому +1

    Love the video Theo, I saw a video about petrified heart stones and the slabs looked just like many of your agates. Medical Biology books might overlap lapidary books. Keep up the great work.

  • @helgavoorneveld1530
    @helgavoorneveld1530 Рік тому

    What was the turtle back went too fast😂 thank you so much for sharing your beautiful rocks ❤️

  • @SheRockz
    @SheRockz Рік тому

    Thank you! I've been trying to use my better judgement but it's always awesome to learn from the pros. ☺️

  • @graemero5532
    @graemero5532 Рік тому

    Beautiful stuff Theo

  • @dreamlookautodetailingauto3353

    Those are so cool! Very pretty rocks! Can't wait to get into this hobby & see what awaits! Too exciting! 👍😎

  • @kylaabegglen1275
    @kylaabegglen1275 Рік тому

    Great video, thanks for the fantastic cutting information! Cannot pick a favorite because they are all absolutely gorgeous.🤩 Tell that agatized wood, No Soliciting!😅 I would love to see a cutting tutorial on how to place and cut labradorite, other feldspars and/or any rocks with chatoyancy. Thanks for another awesome video Theo!✌️🤠🤘

  • @tott3457
    @tott3457 Рік тому

    Theo, love your videos! Thank you for educating us!

  • @empress6491
    @empress6491 Рік тому

    Thank you for your time, amazing. I haven't started cutting rocks yet but I'm a meatcutter by trade and I do the same thing with a primal.

  • @kevinunger433
    @kevinunger433 Рік тому

    Very nice cuts

  • @user-eh9hy3jx3i
    @user-eh9hy3jx3i 7 місяців тому

    Thank you for the info!

  • @permiebird937
    @permiebird937 Рік тому

    I would love a cutting labradorite video.

  • @gailbradsher2655
    @gailbradsher2655 Рік тому

    Great information

  • @HoboMinerals
    @HoboMinerals Рік тому

    Thanks for this!

  • @calrabeyer383
    @calrabeyer383 11 місяців тому

    Thank you so much this is great

  • @aleembuscadoscristais
    @aleembuscadoscristais Рік тому

    Hello my friend,congratulation

  • @jayburkhart1781
    @jayburkhart1781 Рік тому

    love watching these videos. crazy question. what would a box of 10 random slabs cost?

  • @reneewilbur4340
    @reneewilbur4340 Рік тому

    Oooh definitely make pretty cabochons montana agates

  • @reneewilbur4340
    @reneewilbur4340 Рік тому

    Wow agatized wood. Splice would make a great cabochon

  • @williamscoggin1509
    @williamscoggin1509 Рік тому

    Cabal it down cutting any Rock depends on what you want to do with it and what experience you have built up along the way cutting. You must got some rocks and then you're on your own and that is the only way to know how to cut a rock.

  • @falseteethrealtarotAllRocks

    Excellent Video Brother!!! Your Eyes are a lovely tool... Best of both hmm I'd say best of all worlds of slab~bing cha~ching lol 😊 Thank You for sharing Your Knowledge........ ❤🤘👍❤

  • @keithcunningham7925
    @keithcunningham7925 Рік тому

    Yes I would love to know how to cut labradorite

  • @FATHERSOFBASS
    @FATHERSOFBASS Рік тому

    Can you try? Or have you tried foam on your wood clamp boards or skateboard grip tape the rubber ones to help hold the rocks in 10:26

  • @Lunchmeat_Larry
    @Lunchmeat_Larry 11 місяців тому

    What kind of adhesive do you use to glue rocks to the boards?

  • @helgavoorneveld1530
    @helgavoorneveld1530 Рік тому

    😂 lol the green from the oil makes some stones look odd specially the drusy and crystals 😮😮

  • @kevinunger433
    @kevinunger433 Рік тому

    The first waterline agate , looks like there might be some iris in the bottom.

  • @meredithwhidden8712
    @meredithwhidden8712 9 місяців тому

    What you called turtle back ?? is that a botroidal pocket that was filled in

  • @kj3472
    @kj3472 Рік тому

    How do I get a cheap rock saw

  • @FATHERSOFBASS
    @FATHERSOFBASS Рік тому

    1:56 okay seeing all these rocks makes me think that all rocks mostly are a peice of history but everyone just kickes them around as “rocks” and not even think twice that it might be a treasure or do these rocks come fone only rivers and known treasure spots? I don’t know anything about anything just wondering also do u use oil or water

  • @FATHERSOFBASS
    @FATHERSOFBASS Рік тому

    Can stuff like this be found in your back/front yard or on the road some where or no I’m a city person we don’t get much of the rivers n forests lol hahah 💙🔥🍻💪😎

    • @FATHERSOFBASS
      @FATHERSOFBASS Рік тому

      Because of you I’ve been collecting lil tiny rocks lol I feel like a giggly lil kid lol I don’t know anything lol there probably gravel hahahahahha you got me wanting to learn n I like it I’m watching other UA-camrs now too but your number one

  • @reneewilbur4340
    @reneewilbur4340 Рік тому

    The rock looked liked there was writing in it, did it spell anything?

  • @bettyjobraford7419
    @bettyjobraford7419 Рік тому

    I love agates.

  • @FATHERSOFBASS
    @FATHERSOFBASS Рік тому

    So these are millions of years or just thousands or hundreds