CUTTING BIG AGATES & CHERT | Cutting Rocks #11

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  • Опубліковано 11 гру 2024

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  • @napj3721
    @napj3721 2 роки тому +2

    You are a true rocker!

  • @wadeadams4263
    @wadeadams4263 8 місяців тому +3

    My parents were Rockhounds when I was a kid in the 60s. We lived in the Mojave desert of California but traveled to other states. We had our own lapidary workshop. I absolutely loved it, I licked alot of rocks as a kid

  • @brucedymock6635
    @brucedymock6635 2 роки тому +1

    The chert was great the seam agate was superb thanks for sharing what you are doing

  • @donnaarmenia2062
    @donnaarmenia2062 3 роки тому +2

    They are beautiful, I agree the last was the best

  • @elementgypsy
    @elementgypsy Рік тому +2

    Stunning! That last one is amazing. Hope you van make some nice jewelry.

  • @thomaslockwood8870
    @thomaslockwood8870 3 роки тому +2

    Most beautiful rock I've ever seen. That seam agate. Reminded me of the old phycedelic hippy days.

    • @RockhoundingLife
      @RockhoundingLife  3 роки тому +1

      Wow!! That's a big statement!! I totally understand the hippy psychedelic comparison. Totally see it!

  • @CityRockhounding
    @CityRockhounding 2 роки тому +1

    Love the sounds of the saw cutting and water spraying. Really awesome pieces, great work on the cutting.

  • @sharonpazie9556
    @sharonpazie9556 3 роки тому +2

    Such awesome rocks. Great job. Enjoy your videos as I'm from South Dakota prairie. Very beautiful country.

    • @RockhoundingLife
      @RockhoundingLife  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you Sharon! I'm glad you are enjoying our content!!

  • @arendgerritsen5681
    @arendgerritsen5681 3 роки тому +1

    Wow!!! Even the Chert is beautiful!!!!

    • @RockhoundingLife
      @RockhoundingLife  3 роки тому +2

      The chert is some of my all time favorite material! Thanks for watching!

  • @candacebureau
    @candacebureau Рік тому +2

    Stunning pieces

  • @barbymccain2436
    @barbymccain2436 3 роки тому +2

    The seam agate is spectacular!

  • @judyherman1249
    @judyherman1249 3 роки тому +2

    Love that Seam Agate! Nice Shamrock too.

  • @leonacrowley164
    @leonacrowley164 3 роки тому +5

    That last one is really beautiful

  • @TheCaptainShow
    @TheCaptainShow 3 роки тому +2

    the 7 + is a great rock, cool video, have a good day

  • @darrinwilliams5715
    @darrinwilliams5715 3 роки тому +3

    The yellow in that seam agate is crazy. Just wow very cool😎

  • @dawnbrown9898
    @dawnbrown9898 Рік тому +2

    That seam agate is the most beautiful rock I've ever seen!❤

  • @deniseview4253
    @deniseview4253 3 роки тому +2

    The banded churt is the prettiest I’ve ever seen.

  • @alicemiller3139
    @alicemiller3139 Рік тому +2

    I see patterns and shapes in that seam agate. Beautiful!

  • @katherinedoughty839
    @katherinedoughty839 3 роки тому +3

    Whoo hoo! Your not wrong...amazing!
    Looks like a water colour painting very nice!
    Yep definitely get back there 👍

    • @RockhoundingLife
      @RockhoundingLife  3 роки тому +2

      Definitely will be going back for more! Thanks for watching!

  • @kd7ign
    @kd7ign 3 роки тому +3

    So neat. Yes for sunshine!!!

  • @makelove1267
    @makelove1267 3 роки тому +2

    Cutting videos are my favorite

    • @RockhoundingLife
      @RockhoundingLife  3 роки тому +1

      We've got lots of them and more coming!! Thanks for watching!!

  • @NanBraun
    @NanBraun 3 роки тому +2

    That seam agate is amazing

  • @cindyshort7859
    @cindyshort7859 3 роки тому +2

    That seam agate is beautiful with all that color

    • @RockhoundingLife
      @RockhoundingLife  3 роки тому +2

      Thanks Cindy! Can't wait to go back and get more! Thanks for watching!

  • @FieldsOfGold149
    @FieldsOfGold149 Рік тому +2

    That is one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever seen.

  • @mississippiraptorsandrepti5880
    @mississippiraptorsandrepti5880 2 роки тому +1

    That last piece, the sea agate, was mesmerizing! There were a hundred different worlds in that one rock, I could spend hours looking at this. What an artist Mother Nature is. Loved this!!

  • @timrhyne2531
    @timrhyne2531 3 роки тому +2

    That seam agate and plumb agate would make some beautiful rings.

  • @pretzel2272
    @pretzel2272 18 днів тому +1

    "Spectacular" is the correct term for these beauties! 😃❤❤❤

  • @lynnscott8286
    @lynnscott8286 3 роки тому +2

    That 3rd rock is breathtaking

    • @RockhoundingLife
      @RockhoundingLife  3 роки тому +2

      yep! I was really surprised and happy with how it turned out! Thanks for watching!!

  • @KatyDidRocks
    @KatyDidRocks 3 роки тому +2

    I literally screamed when you unveiled the "moss agate." And then you revealed the seam agate.... I JUST CAN'T EVENNNNNNN! Breathtaking. Seriously. It took my breath away.

    • @RockhoundingLife
      @RockhoundingLife  3 роки тому +2

      Thanks Kate! Glad you liked them. The Moss agate is more of a plumey jasper but I stuck with the local terminology. I have a lot of the Moss agate if you ever want to trade. I have to go back and get more of the seam agate.

    • @KatyDidRocks
      @KatyDidRocks 3 роки тому +2

      @@RockhoundingLife I wondered about the plumey jasper, but then I figured I just didn't know Nova Scotia rocks. :)

    • @KatyDidRocks
      @KatyDidRocks 3 роки тому +2

      @@RockhoundingLife Keep up the good work! :)

  • @todddaugherty110
    @todddaugherty110 3 роки тому +2

    The "mossy plume" agate was spectacular. The seam agate looked like an impressionist painting. Ain't it grand when there aren't any fractures.

    • @RockhoundingLife
      @RockhoundingLife  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks Todd! You are absolutely right. Not having fractures opens up the possibilities of what you can do with the rock. Thanks for watching!

  • @deanaleonard1647
    @deanaleonard1647 3 роки тому +3

    Awesome rocks!!!

  • @randym8963
    @randym8963 3 роки тому +1

    love the seam agate

  • @upnorthadventureswithccc
    @upnorthadventureswithccc 3 роки тому +2

    They are all beautiful but the seam agate is totally awesome 👍😀

  • @GermanGemcutter
    @GermanGemcutter 3 роки тому +3

    Wonderful Specimens👍

  • @sandmaker
    @sandmaker 3 роки тому +3

    Loved them all, glad to see them cut. I like the seam agate best. Be safe and stay healthy 😷⚒

  •  3 роки тому +4

    Seus vídeos são lindos eu gosto muito querido.
    Beautiful vídeo my dear friend...😍

  • @OzoneFineArtVentures
    @OzoneFineArtVentures 3 роки тому +2

    Yay, time to cut the Lobster Agates!!! The seam is insane, seriously fabulous, my jaw is officially dropped. It's exciting to think there's more of that out there. You're stoked!

    • @RockhoundingLife
      @RockhoundingLife  3 роки тому +1

      Oh yeah! I'm totally stoked!!! Already planning the next trip!

  • @DRMLbyJeffrey
    @DRMLbyJeffrey 2 роки тому +1

    7:55 WOW

  • @ssteele1812
    @ssteele1812 3 роки тому +3

    I love seam agate. You should definitely go back there for more.

  • @tashacano3324
    @tashacano3324 3 роки тому +2

    That seam agate was amazing! What a great find

  • @jimlancaster6120
    @jimlancaster6120 3 роки тому +4

    The color in that seam agate was just great.

  • @robinhumphrey2692
    @robinhumphrey2692 3 роки тому +1

    WOWOWOW!

  • @oneofakind6313
    @oneofakind6313 3 роки тому +3

    looking good..

  • @RagnarRocks
    @RagnarRocks 3 роки тому +1

    Lovely material indeed!

  • @joanramonborra7380
    @joanramonborra7380 3 роки тому +3

    Incredible details!

  • @joanramonborra7380
    @joanramonborra7380 3 роки тому +2

    It may me think a colline were the apaches were attaking the cowboys in this Famous westerns movies!

  • @clentonweston8839
    @clentonweston8839 2 роки тому

    Great video!!!

  • @IvanLopez-zh3xz
    @IvanLopez-zh3xz 3 роки тому +3

    Man that lobster hole seam agate is a heavy hitter! Absolutely amazing. So much going on I can stare at that piece all day long. Awsome job!

    • @RockhoundingLife
      @RockhoundingLife  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks Ivan! It's becoming one of our favorite places. Definitely going back this summer!

  • @Katobats
    @Katobats 3 роки тому +1

    Wow aw aw aw wooooooohhhh.

  • @shellyfahren1936
    @shellyfahren1936 3 роки тому +2

    Awesome!

  • @TheLastHowlMain
    @TheLastHowlMain 2 роки тому

    Amazing looking!! Awesome 👌 work!!!! Love the Channel!!!

  • @bloomingtonian7529
    @bloomingtonian7529 3 роки тому +3

    The seam agates in your area are amazing.

    • @RockhoundingLife
      @RockhoundingLife  3 роки тому +1

      Yeah man we are pretty lucky! It's a bit of a trek to get there but we'll worth it!

  • @jimv.661
    @jimv.661 3 роки тому +2

    Beautiful!

  • @gingermackeen5741
    @gingermackeen5741 3 роки тому +1

    That last piece was unbelievable! Would love to see it polished?

  • @bcrouch2626
    @bcrouch2626 3 роки тому +1

    That looks like a heart in the first piece of cut ploom agate

  • @hilario6960
    @hilario6960 3 роки тому +9

    There's so much going on with that Lobster-hole seam. I could gaze at it, for hours ! You guys worked really hard for that stuff. Well deserved !

    • @RockhoundingLife
      @RockhoundingLife  3 роки тому +2

      Oh man did we ever work hard! Over an hour hike back with packs full of rocks! Thanks for watching!

  • @treewithwings4527
    @treewithwings4527 2 роки тому +1

    There's a little mossy person in the left turquoise slab you were holding 😁

  • @GREEKEXPLORERS
    @GREEKEXPLORERS 3 роки тому +1

    Amazing video my friend!!
    You did a great job, good for you!
    Beautiful rocks!!
    Keep up the good work you're doing!!
    I just signed up for your channel!!
    Greetings from Greece!!

  • @edheadgrfx
    @edheadgrfx 3 роки тому

    Beautiful seam! So much detail and colors! Love the video, thanks for sharing.

  • @alczek
    @alczek 3 роки тому +2

    Gorgeous stuff, the last rock when I first saw it made me think of some Pharoahs tomb with all it's artistic splendor. Magnificent piece.

  • @MontanaRockMom
    @MontanaRockMom 3 роки тому +1

    That last one was a huge rock to cut and you did an amazing job with it. What a nice pattern inside. It looks so good rough I can't imagine when it's polished and even more beauty is brought out.

    • @RockhoundingLife
      @RockhoundingLife  3 роки тому

      Thanks Kim! I think this one is a good candidate for the vibratory lap. Have you been using yours?

  • @cherylarmstrong6400
    @cherylarmstrong6400 3 роки тому

    By far the most beautiful seam agate I’ve ever seen! So awesome!

  • @kevinukena4444
    @kevinukena4444 3 роки тому +2

    What an awesome place! That seam agate is just lying around and you can just pick up what you want! How cool is that?

  • @yoopermann7942
    @yoopermann7942 3 роки тому +2

    they all turned out beautiful! i did have my doubts about them when you guys picked them up,, i learned my lesson

    • @RockhoundingLife
      @RockhoundingLife  3 роки тому

      That big seam agate didn;t look like much when I picked it up. Glad I kept it!

  • @claudine1220
    @claudine1220 3 роки тому +2

    That banded chert has some smart colouring to it...don't know why I think of Gucci lol That hike was well worth the effort for those results, gorgeous agates indeed! There's so much choice in that one slab alone, it would be hard to find a favourite spot on it :)

    • @RockhoundingLife
      @RockhoundingLife  3 роки тому +1

      Totally! It's a big piece so lots going on! Thanks for watching!

  • @robertmandigo7942
    @robertmandigo7942 3 роки тому +1

    I would love a chunk of that seam agate. The color is so awesome and the patterns are something else. I wish that I knew that you had such beautiful agates there when my folks took a trip to Nova Scotia and New Brunswick,but I think it was in 1998, a little over a year before my dad passed. Keep up the great videos and God bless you and your family.

    • @RockhoundingLife
      @RockhoundingLife  3 роки тому +1

      You'll have a chance to get one. I'll be giving a piece of this one away in a soon to be announced giveaway!

  • @mitchgillilan
    @mitchgillilan 3 роки тому +1

    dude that last one is just wild, its amazing how solid they are with no fracturing. Mind blowing rocks!!! I love them all, but the big seam agate and the plume jasper agate are just works of art :)

    • @RockhoundingLife
      @RockhoundingLife  3 роки тому

      That's the good thing about finding the source, no fractures. Going to look nice polished up.

  • @angef9687
    @angef9687 3 роки тому +2

    Those are gorgeous specimens Jason! The seam agate was stunning. I had to sit down when you said you were considering including a piece for your 2K sub giveaway. Thank you for another great video. Happy hunting!

    • @RockhoundingLife
      @RockhoundingLife  3 роки тому

      Thanks!! Yes the end slab will be included in a soon to be announced giveaway! Thanks for watching!

  • @MNRockHounder
    @MNRockHounder 3 роки тому +2

    Great video

  • @brandyrainwater2548
    @brandyrainwater2548 2 роки тому +1

    Love this. Where can I find a mini version of the saw? Thanks for sharing!

    • @RockhoundingLife
      @RockhoundingLife  2 роки тому

      The saw used in this video is an old core cutting saw built in the 70's. But hi-tech diamond sells very affordable beginner saws, 6" and 10". The link to their website is in the description of this video. Good luck!!

  • @katecarpenter7366
    @katecarpenter7366 3 роки тому +2

    Awesome rocks as always! Congrats on 2000+ subs

  • @jlj209
    @jlj209 3 роки тому +1

    Man, that last one is amazing. I’m new to the rock hounding and I love you content.

    • @RockhoundingLife
      @RockhoundingLife  3 роки тому

      Thanks Jeff! That last one surprised me too!! Wasn't expecting that!!

  • @TimIrvin
    @TimIrvin 3 роки тому +2

    Great cuts! #coolbeans

  • @Rookie_Rockounding
    @Rookie_Rockounding 3 роки тому

    Jason! I’m here late but I’m here brother! Here we go!

    • @Rookie_Rockounding
      @Rookie_Rockounding 3 роки тому +1

      Man how rad are rocks... honestly just rad. I like seeing the ones I don’t see over here. Real pretty. The chert is prettiness!

    • @Rookie_Rockounding
      @Rookie_Rockounding 3 роки тому +1

      Oh man no cracks in the moss/plume! Rad!!!!! I’ve really learnt a lot from the lap club about cracks haha. So many of mine have cracks that mean lap work will be super hard unless they’re really small.

    • @Rookie_Rockounding
      @Rookie_Rockounding 3 роки тому

      Ooopht! The seam goodness! Dude!

    • @Rookie_Rockounding
      @Rookie_Rockounding 3 роки тому

      Really pretty Dude! Thanks heaps man for sharin, and say g’day to the boys mate!

    • @RockhoundingLife
      @RockhoundingLife  3 роки тому

      I love chert. It's so under appreciated!

  • @TimMcCormack-wt2cz
    @TimMcCormack-wt2cz Рік тому +1

    Great video! Can you provide information on your saw? Thanks!

    • @RockhoundingLife
      @RockhoundingLife  Рік тому

      The saw used in this video is an old mercury 14" core cutting saw. It's a bit awkward to use as you can see in the video. Not really practical for cutting slabs but it's the biggest saw I can get my hands on locally.

  • @RufotrisRootedRockhound
    @RufotrisRootedRockhound 3 роки тому +2

    That’s awesome that last one was very beautiful! I was actually just at an agate plume claim that has the same colorings!! I’m still cleaning rocks up and cutting and polishing some this weekend! Love the rocks, just subscribed.

  • @clentonweston8839
    @clentonweston8839 2 роки тому

    Man, I really love that Chert or Churt. Can that be found 🤔 in any other lake area such as St Clair or Erie? The sea Agate is spectacular!!!

  • @dyannejohnson6184
    @dyannejohnson6184 3 роки тому +1

    Not moss agate in BC either....beautiful

  • @Missangie827
    @Missangie827 3 роки тому +2

    that last agate looks like cake-

    • @RockhoundingLife
      @RockhoundingLife  3 роки тому

      Ha! Lots of colors going on. Thanks for watching!!

  • @outdooradventureswithfayde6832
    @outdooradventureswithfayde6832 3 роки тому +2

    So you doubled your subs in 6 months from 2k to over 4k?! Wowza! I can easily see why. You have great content and have a very friendly likeable personality. That's the most amazing banded chert I've ever seen and the turquoise colored chert too is pretty epic. Sad I missed my chance for giveaway on that mind blowing wicked cool plume agate. Love the yellows running through it. Excellent video. Cheers! 😁👍

    • @RockhoundingLife
      @RockhoundingLife  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much! We are just thankful that there are enough people out there who enjoy watching us nerd out on rocks!!

  • @j.f.c
    @j.f.c Рік тому +1

    The progress bar called the seam agate, sea maggot!

  • @alicemiller3139
    @alicemiller3139 2 роки тому +1

    Do you ever cut them in a sphere? That last agate would be beautiful as a sphere!

    • @RockhoundingLife
      @RockhoundingLife  2 роки тому +1

      I don't haveca sphere making machine. Someday maybe!!

  • @MrJackson66
    @MrJackson66 2 місяці тому +1

    That last one was nice, the others must have looked better in person because on film they were a bit plain.

  • @grantfahlman1815
    @grantfahlman1815 3 роки тому +1

    That Seam Agate needs to have "Splendid" added to the front-end of the name! I will definitely try to get in on the 2K give-away... and if that doesn't work I may need to send some $$$ out there for a slice (or an entire piece, :-))?

    • @RockhoundingLife
      @RockhoundingLife  3 роки тому +1

      I will go back for more. I'm giving the end piece away in the giveaway and the rest i'm going to polish and put on display in my cabinet. I'll get more though and make it available when I set up our etsy or ebay store.

  • @donnal.hanrahan2824
    @donnal.hanrahan2824 3 роки тому +2

    Stunning rock looking to purchase from you

  • @stormmapping8917
    @stormmapping8917 3 роки тому +1

    I love you're videos! Do you by any chance offer cutting services? A couple months ago, I found a huge chunk of moss agate at Blue Beach that I'd love to have sawn. It's about 8x8 inches, and too large for my poor old saw lol.

  • @sebastiantheswed1906
    @sebastiantheswed1906 2 роки тому +1

    I’ve been trying to find a larger saw like yours what kind of saw is that and where could I pick one up if you don’t mind my asking?

    • @RockhoundingLife
      @RockhoundingLife  2 роки тому

      The saw I used in this video is a 14" core cutting saw that was made in the 1970's. You can't buy them anymore.

  • @donnaarmenia2062
    @donnaarmenia2062 3 роки тому +1

    How thin can you cut them the last one would make a great pendent

    • @RockhoundingLife
      @RockhoundingLife  3 роки тому +1

      There are no fractures so with a slab saw probably pretty thin. The blade on the saw is used is pretty thick.

  • @stephenwerle4509
    @stephenwerle4509 2 роки тому +1

    If your diamond blades are doll you can peenin them with a rasp medium to large size steel file by striking the blade with the edge of the rasp I found that striking it every 16th of an inch or so all the way around the blade is grate

  • @Ishwolv
    @Ishwolv 2 роки тому +1

    How much does a saw like that cost and where do you buy them?

    • @RockhoundingLife
      @RockhoundingLife  2 роки тому

      The saw I used in this video is a 14" core cutting saw made in the 70's. You can't buy them anymore. Something similar these days would be in the order of 1000's of dollars.

  • @herusyamsi3443
    @herusyamsi3443 3 роки тому +1

    Indonesian agate lovers monitor 😍😍♥️
    Salute from Indonesia fire opal lover and crypto tron/Forsage tron community 😍😍😇👍🇲🇨

  • @PatsySchindler
    @PatsySchindler 11 місяців тому +1

    Epoxy onto light box

  • @melodyannduke1849
    @melodyannduke1849 3 роки тому +1

    what is the brand name for your rock saw

    • @RockhoundingLife
      @RockhoundingLife  3 роки тому

      The one from this video is an old mercury core cutting saw from the 70's.

  • @bobpaup4222
    @bobpaup4222 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome but slabs!!!

  • @davidbarnett5777
    @davidbarnett5777 2 роки тому +1

    What is “seam agate”?

    • @RockhoundingLife
      @RockhoundingLife  2 роки тому +1

      Seam agate is Chalcedony that is deposited in fractures rather than nodules

  • @Booblegaming
    @Booblegaming 8 місяців тому +1

    What saw it this?

    • @RockhoundingLife
      @RockhoundingLife  8 місяців тому

      The saw used in this video is an old top cut 14" Mercury saw from my work. Built in the 70's

    • @Booblegaming
      @Booblegaming 8 місяців тому

      Thanks

    • @Booblegaming
      @Booblegaming 8 місяців тому

      Any other laboratory equipment you recommend?

  • @tovit4375
    @tovit4375 3 роки тому +1

    Hết cại chay z mặn

  • @Moon999Girl
    @Moon999Girl Рік тому +1

    Every time I hear someone say seam agate I swear they are saying sea maggot...

    • @pretzel2272
      @pretzel2272 18 днів тому

      Happened to me, too 😂!

  • @raven5ism
    @raven5ism Рік тому

    bad cuts.

  • @truthorspoof4396
    @truthorspoof4396 7 місяців тому +1

    Is there a way to get in touch with you, either by email or phone? Nearing retirement and want to get into rock cutting and polishing. Would really appreciate advice!

    • @RockhoundingLife
      @RockhoundingLife  7 місяців тому

      You can email me at:
      rockhoundinglife@gmail.com