Cutting Thunder Egg Agates from Lake Superior!

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  • Опубліковано 10 гру 2023
  • In this video, I am cutting thunder egg agates from Lake Superior! These are some interesting specimens and we defintely caught a couple very nice ones in this batch! I feel like I know what to look for better because of cutting these and hopefully you can too! My saw and book on these Lake Superior thunder egg agates can be found linked here: linktr.ee/AgateDad
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  • @AgateDad
    @AgateDad  7 місяців тому +6

    Check out my Amazon storefront and lapidary equipment here linktr.ee/AgateDad

    • @Orang315
      @Orang315 7 місяців тому

      I like that cutting machine 🤔 I could use one of those to make my rock pyramids 🔺🔺

  • @crystaleidson6042
    @crystaleidson6042 7 місяців тому +3

    I love learning about the geological process that creates the formations we're seeing. It makes it so much more exciting to be in the audience for the big reveal of this tiny piece of Earth's history. Millions of years of atoms jostling each other to create these beautiful stones.

  • @peggyallen6084
    @peggyallen6084 4 місяці тому +2

    Uh huh! A microscope would be really good! Great idea! ❤

  • @joannb6254
    @joannb6254 7 місяців тому +11

    ❤ I found your channel a while back. And I love the fact that you show each cut right after you're done cutting it in half.. Keep up the good work, my friend..

    • @AgateDad
      @AgateDad  7 місяців тому +1

      Thank you so much! Happy to show them asap

  • @gingerredshoes
    @gingerredshoes 6 місяців тому +2

    The Tigger laugh gets me. Hooh-hooh-hooh-hooo! 😄

  • @jmcgovern6454
    @jmcgovern6454 7 місяців тому +4

    I love how you find objects within the rocks ❤ all are stunning.
    Take your “bummer” cut and make earrings 😊

  • @tanekarnes5260
    @tanekarnes5260 7 місяців тому +4

    The one that resembled Galaxy stone, where was agate-y, would make some really pretty teardrop cabs 🌌

  • @patriciabock4299
    @patriciabock4299 7 місяців тому +1

    Turn the one that you cut crosswise to the first cut you made into matched cabochons for earrings! They would be awesome!

  • @maryseaman312
    @maryseaman312 7 місяців тому +1

    I like your excitement. Will be looking forward to the polishing videos!

  • @BUY_YOUTUBE_VIEWS_d084
    @BUY_YOUTUBE_VIEWS_d084 7 місяців тому +4

    the quality of your videos just keeps getting better and better

  • @518hs
    @518hs 7 місяців тому +1

    So pretty! The last one is really cool!

  • @janehelbert7551
    @janehelbert7551 7 місяців тому +2

    You always know which one to save for last! Love it!

  • @cindyrebstock2334
    @cindyrebstock2334 7 місяців тому +2

    You said my word, amethyst!! Yay! That little one with the blue in was a beauty too!
    The second from the last looked like it had bubbles in it!
    Wow…that last one. I love the water level bands!!
    Great cutting today! Thanks!

  • @minerjohnny41
    @minerjohnny41 7 місяців тому +1

    I'm late but I'm here... can't wait to see today's finds and cuts

  • @D0NALD_541
    @D0NALD_541 7 місяців тому +2

    I had no idea lake superior had thunder egg agates ! I grew up in minnesota and would frequently go up the north shore to rock hound , thinking back after seeing what you were cutting I remeber finding a crap load of those rocks but thought they were low grade junk so I skipped them into the lake lmao ! Great video man keep doing what you do 👍😎

  • @janettetippetts7942
    @janettetippetts7942 7 місяців тому +2

    Those are all wonderful! - - - But big Congratulations on the last one being as OUTSTAMDING as you had hoped!!! Hooray for you!

  • @alblood8575
    @alblood8575 7 місяців тому +2

    The one right at 14 mins was amazing! XD It looks like you split it so perfectly! To me it looks like the left hand holds the cat and the right holds that dog! XD

  • @skywatcher6864
    @skywatcher6864 7 місяців тому

    Taylor, even your "bummer" videos are compelling; I HAVE TO watch them to the end because of your awesome attitude and demeanor! Your cup is always half full! IMVHO, you're one of the best YTer's online! I KNOW "Santa's" going to bring you a microscope. The giveaway was when you asked us for our opinion! Keep up the great work...I can't wait for the next video (but I will) dog hairs and all! 🐕‍🦺😅

  • @kathythorene5873
    @kathythorene5873 5 місяців тому +1

    I enjoy watching your videos. I grew up on Lake Superior on the beach and did go rock hunting on the shore.

  • @gemstonejudy5900
    @gemstonejudy5900 7 місяців тому

    The 2nd one looked like an autumn scene on a cloudy day!

  • @kathywhite4547
    @kathywhite4547 6 місяців тому

    I’m enjoying the soundtrack when you’re cutting.

  • @KathrynRath
    @KathrynRath 7 місяців тому

    It's so funny, I've watched quite a few of your videos over the past few weeks, and I still can't always (in the moment of the reveal) accurately predict what you'll be pleased about. Just in this video, there were two right in a row. The first one I thought, 'oh, he's not going to like that' and then you did, quite a bit. Then the next one I thought, 'oh, that's so pretty!' and you were disappointed by it! 😂

  • @MrJudder413
    @MrJudder413 7 місяців тому

    17:13 was waiting for the classic explosion of joy!❤ love the channel and content mhman!

  • @terryhuntzicker8474
    @terryhuntzicker8474 Місяць тому

    Every kid should have a dog, just pretend the hair is fairy dust and who can resist loving ❤a doggo😊

  • @3New6Horizons9
    @3New6Horizons9 7 місяців тому +1

    I like the cut from minute 11:40 😃👍 it looks classy 😋
    greetings from germany 😊

  • @darrellpettis5823
    @darrellpettis5823 7 місяців тому +1

    Any one else see the mushroom in the rock at 6:05? Lol so cool!!

  • @diannameyers8163
    @diannameyers8163 4 місяці тому +1

    Do you ever put the broken pieces in a tumbler? Kids would love those.🎉😂❤

  • @sophiafulgenzi9937
    @sophiafulgenzi9937 7 місяців тому +2

    I love your videos! I'm fully addicted lol! Thank you so much for creating such entertaining content. ❤

    • @AgateDad
      @AgateDad  7 місяців тому +1

      I’m glad you enjoy!!!

  • @tashacano3324
    @tashacano3324 7 місяців тому

    Dang that last one was gorgeous!!

  • @debidevaney8398
    @debidevaney8398 7 місяців тому

    Good morning Taylor☺️ and everyone🤗

  • @randysanders3511
    @randysanders3511 7 місяців тому

    This makes me so pumped about what's inside what I thought were just L.S.A but not might also be thunder eggs!!!

  • @sandmaker
    @sandmaker 7 місяців тому

    I love watching you cut rocks. Great saw and a fun cutter. Thanks. See you next time. Cut, cut, cut. 😷⚒

    • @AgateDad
      @AgateDad  7 місяців тому

      Glad you enjoyed it

    • @sandmaker
      @sandmaker 7 місяців тому

      @@AgateDad I always do🤗

  • @veronicamoore3777
    @veronicamoore3777 7 місяців тому +1

    Always fun watching, because you never know what you’re going to get!

  • @KDbbasm
    @KDbbasm 7 місяців тому +2

    I get soooo caught up in the 'Agate Action" that I forget to hit the "Like" so it really helps when you remind us to. .....some of us are older and not quite operating on all cylinders.

  • @sjolson-3243
    @sjolson-3243 7 місяців тому

    Some real treasures. What fun.

  • @Kosijustpiedyou
    @Kosijustpiedyou 5 місяців тому

    I get so happy when u find something amazing 😊

  • @Finefingers74
    @Finefingers74 3 місяці тому

    You seriously need a microscope so you can do macro shot, I love the super close ups seeing the fine detail. Love your work!

  • @nancykahn4125
    @nancykahn4125 7 місяців тому

    These vids take me to lost worlds…we have access to so much innovation today…would be interesting to find out how ancient people,like the Egyptians, cut stone for their jewels…

  • @janehelbert7551
    @janehelbert7551 7 місяців тому

    Love the jasper.

  • @janehelbert7551
    @janehelbert7551 7 місяців тому

    I really liked the one at 8:30!

  • @jamesferry6717
    @jamesferry6717 6 місяців тому +2

    You've inspired me to cut through the weird stuff I've been collecting!

    • @AgateDad
      @AgateDad  6 місяців тому

      How’s it going?!?

  • @glenn5903
    @glenn5903 2 місяці тому

    Oh that big one!😮😮😮

  • @user-rm3tm6mn6k
    @user-rm3tm6mn6k 5 місяців тому

    Keep cutting 😊

  • @cherylpearson967
    @cherylpearson967 6 місяців тому

    ❤ Beautiful creations

  • @keithcunningham7925
    @keithcunningham7925 7 місяців тому

    That was awesome I say those are worth picking up and I would say that last one is my favorite thanks for a great time

  • @UnmaskingTheMachine
    @UnmaskingTheMachine 7 місяців тому +1

    I couldn't wait to get home from work to watch this ever since i got the notification of the upload. Great pieces 🙏

    • @AgateDad
      @AgateDad  7 місяців тому +1

      You rock 🪨 ❤️

  • @joanrieser2580
    @joanrieser2580 7 місяців тому

    I love these videos.

  • @weiner1414
    @weiner1414 6 місяців тому

    I love your passion …. Im excited too ! I want to go to get some Lake Superior Agats!

  • @steveegbert7429
    @steveegbert7429 7 місяців тому +1

    The last one made all the duds worth it! For anyone interested, to be called true thunder eggs, they form in rhyolite lavas only. These do look like rhyolite is the host.

  • @glenn5903
    @glenn5903 2 місяці тому

    Yes on the scope!😂😂😂

  • @donnaherzig8106
    @donnaherzig8106 7 місяців тому

    Nature never disappoints, even the duds. But mostly, she shines through with such surprising beauty. I just love rocks. ❤️

  • @shannel318
    @shannel318 7 місяців тому +1

    Those turned out so beautiful! I love seeing your excitement and feel it too! What a great way to be the first ever to open up a natural treasure! Can’t wait to see more! Love all the things you make and polish too!! Thanks for sharing with us! Beautiful agates!!⛏👍😃

    • @AgateDad
      @AgateDad  7 місяців тому

      Thank you so much!

  • @dawnwilkinson8717
    @dawnwilkinson8717 7 місяців тому

    Thank y ou so much for sharing the video it is so good. Such a lot of amazing rocks, so pretty, beautiful in fact! 😃

  • @katihanson
    @katihanson 7 місяців тому

    LOVE the one at 4:50 for some reason! Beautiful.
    First video of yours I'm watching. I'm always out rock hunting, but need to get myself a saw 🤔😜

    • @katihanson
      @katihanson 7 місяців тому

      Omg that jasper-y one with amethyst is phenomenal!!

  • @Mudguaard
    @Mudguaard 4 місяці тому

    A simple (Mac se do) hand held magnifier.

  • @juliadagnall7103
    @juliadagnall7103 7 місяців тому

    4:35 I thought that one was really pretty ❤❤

  • @kathywhite4547
    @kathywhite4547 6 місяців тому

    I like that one too.

  • @debrabaron8170
    @debrabaron8170 7 місяців тому +1

    They are beautiful!

  • @PapasGems
    @PapasGems 7 місяців тому

    Thank you for sharing. ❤
    Great content.

  • @-hw-
    @-hw- 7 місяців тому

    very pretty

  • @johnrichardson3297
    @johnrichardson3297 5 місяців тому

    @AgateDad @17:14 you should call that Kefka Agate/Jester Agate!

  • @patriciamckean4186
    @patriciamckean4186 7 місяців тому

    Didn't know they were a thing. I'm from Michigan. Think I brought some back from a trip to Lake Superior. Hmm....must cut them.

  • @donnaboyle669
    @donnaboyle669 7 місяців тому

    Enjoyed very much, there were some beautiful rocks, I like the galaxy rocks especially the round one, and this last one.
    What do you do with the rocks you don’t care for?
    Thank you so much for involving us in your video.

  • @virginiarocks
    @virginiarocks 7 місяців тому

    Wow!

  • @dlroland1881
    @dlroland1881 7 місяців тому

    The last cut looks like there are steps leading down to a lake.

  • @ledarivas9928
    @ledarivas9928 2 місяці тому

    Looks like a nebula

  • @lorigesch1295
    @lorigesch1295 7 місяців тому

    That looks like gem bone!

  • @ROCKINWHEELERS
    @ROCKINWHEELERS 7 місяців тому

    NICE

  • @krisnandii
    @krisnandii 7 місяців тому

    Yes to microscope 🙌!

  • @CelticDruidess1
    @CelticDruidess1 7 місяців тому

    that last one almost looked like it had a rose quartz colouring

  • @diannameyers8163
    @diannameyers8163 4 місяці тому

    As a matter of fact, I use a magnifying glass to watch you🎉😂❤

  • @janehelbert7551
    @janehelbert7551 7 місяців тому

    I like the one at 6:07

  • @femkeklijn4802
    @femkeklijn4802 7 місяців тому +1

    Why are they called thunder egg agates?
    I think we do not have any of theese here in the Netherlands.

  • @bethhaas9859
    @bethhaas9859 7 місяців тому

    Yes to a microscope!

  • @Orang315
    @Orang315 7 місяців тому +1

    🤔 That’s good cutting machine. I could use one like that for cutting my rock pyramids 🔺🔺🔺🔺

    • @AgateDad
      @AgateDad  7 місяців тому

      Linked in video description

  • @rosm6621
    @rosm6621 7 місяців тому +1

    When cutting small stones, do you use a thinner blade (trim saw blade) for less kerf?

    • @AgateDad
      @AgateDad  7 місяців тому

      I try to yes

  • @gailwalton5779
    @gailwalton5779 Місяць тому

    do you do a video of looking at split rocks under the microscope?

  • @user-hm6bn6kw6k
    @user-hm6bn6kw6k 7 місяців тому

    What is galaxy stone, please. And your site is terrific.

    • @AgateDad
      @AgateDad  7 місяців тому

      Amygdaloidal basalt

  • @raygay3375
    @raygay3375 4 місяці тому

    @19:46 I a puppy dog in the left hand half.

  • @watchingthewheelsgoround260
    @watchingthewheelsgoround260 7 місяців тому

    It would be amazing to see them under a microscope..

  • @minerjohnny41
    @minerjohnny41 7 місяців тому

    What's the difference between a thunder egg and an agate nodule?

  • @kathyblain5544
    @kathyblain5544 7 місяців тому

    I vote yes for microscope❤❤❤

  • @rosemaryspringer4239
    @rosemaryspringer4239 7 місяців тому

    Looks like wolves looking over the water.

  • @superstar7813
    @superstar7813 7 місяців тому

    What do you clean them with initially?

    • @AgateDad
      @AgateDad  7 місяців тому

      Nothing most of the time, sometimes soap and water

  • @maryvaliulis
    @maryvaliulis 5 місяців тому

    What's the difference between a thunder egg and an agate

  • @timothyreaper8932
    @timothyreaper8932 7 місяців тому +1

    @7:13 Among us!

  • @MJElling2
    @MJElling2 7 місяців тому

    I’ve wondered what those were. I know a beach where you can fill your pockets with them. Wonder if you were in the same beach?

  • @simadey8092
    @simadey8092 7 місяців тому

    ❤❤

  • @user-mt4xi3dn5f
    @user-mt4xi3dn5f 7 місяців тому

    интересно

  • @chrissiejundt9867
    @chrissiejundt9867 7 місяців тому

    So can find thunder agates anywhere?

    • @AgateDad
      @AgateDad  7 місяців тому +1

      Only where they are lol Google that one

  • @ROCKINWHEELERS
    @ROCKINWHEELERS 7 місяців тому

    Question. I know you are using the Rez Wheels-How do you like them and have you used Nova wheels, Because I have seen other Lapidary Artist/Cabers use them and off course they will swear by them because they are an affiliate. I myself am leaning towards the Rez wheels and I know you will be Honest with Your answer.

  • @JaneKitchen-xh1td
    @JaneKitchen-xh1td 4 місяці тому

    Get a microscope! I love watching your show 😅

  • @sweetteil1081
    @sweetteil1081 Місяць тому

    How many people out there that took medical classes in college and looking at these like liver, lungs, brain tissue etc etc etc??? I do an it’s weird how many of these rocks look like those tissues.

  • @KDbbasm
    @KDbbasm 7 місяців тому +1

    Yes, oh, Yes! Please get a microscope. That way we can do more than just look we can actually "enter in to the splendor"

    • @AgateDad
      @AgateDad  7 місяців тому

      I think so too!

  • @genebarnhart5527
    @genebarnhart5527 6 місяців тому

    Why are they called thunder eggs?

    • @AgateDad
      @AgateDad  6 місяців тому

      I think that’s technically a nickname for something else

  • @ledarivas9928
    @ledarivas9928 2 місяці тому

    Yes but a mic.
    😢

  • @rebeccaw6914
    @rebeccaw6914 7 місяців тому

    Please get a microscope to look at the stuff!

  • @Abakar108
    @Abakar108 Місяць тому

    It is dangerous to work without gloves!

  • @JaneKitchen-xh1td
    @JaneKitchen-xh1td 4 місяці тому

    Please get a microscope!