Cutting Thunder Egg Agates from Lake Superior!

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  • @AgateDad
    @AgateDad  Рік тому +6

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

    • @Orang315
      @Orang315 Рік тому

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

  • @diannameyers8163
    @diannameyers8163 11 місяців тому +1

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

  • @gingerredshoes
    @gingerredshoes Рік тому +2

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

  • @LapisWalker
    @LapisWalker 4 місяці тому +1

    I love when you make sounds of joy like Tigger or the Pillsbury Doughboy. 🥰

  • @crystaleidson6042
    @crystaleidson6042 Рік 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.

  • @joannb6254
    @joannb6254 Рік 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  Рік тому +1

      Thank you so much! Happy to show them asap

  • @jmcgovern6454
    @jmcgovern6454 Рік тому +4

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

  • @tanekarnes5260
    @tanekarnes5260 Рік тому +3

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

  • @lisamills-wv6nc
    @lisamills-wv6nc 10 годин тому

    I didnt know we had thunder eggs in Minnesota! Cool! Thanks for the info and video! Beautiful! 😊

  • @WaltHaas
    @WaltHaas 28 днів тому

    70yr old prospector here
    You ever try tumbling or cabbing all those fractured pieces. Bet they'd turn out BEAUTIFUL 😍
    ROCK ON 😊

  • @peggyallen6084
    @peggyallen6084 10 місяців тому +2

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

  • @gemstonejudy5900
    @gemstonejudy5900 Рік тому

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

  • @KDbbasm
    @KDbbasm Рік 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.

  • @skywatcher6864
    @skywatcher6864 Рік 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! 🐕‍🦺😅

  • @patriciabock4299
    @patriciabock4299 Рік тому +1

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

  • @steveegbert7429
    @steveegbert7429 Рік 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.

  • @veronicamoore3777
    @veronicamoore3777 Рік тому +1

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

  • @KathrynRath
    @KathrynRath Рік 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! 😂

  • @kathythorene5873
    @kathythorene5873 11 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.

  • @minerjohnny41
    @minerjohnny41 Рік тому +1

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

  • @518hs
    @518hs Рік тому +1

    So pretty! The last one is really cool!

  • @sandmaker
    @sandmaker Рік тому

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

    • @AgateDad
      @AgateDad  Рік тому

      Glad you enjoyed it

    • @sandmaker
      @sandmaker Рік тому

      @@AgateDad I always do🤗

  • @jamesferry6717
    @jamesferry6717 Рік тому +2

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

  • @alblood8575
    @alblood8575 Рік тому +1

    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

  • @janettetippetts7942
    @janettetippetts7942 Рік тому +1

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

  • @cindyrebstock2334
    @cindyrebstock2334 Рік тому +1

    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!

  • @3New6Horizons9
    @3New6Horizons9 Рік тому +1

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

  • @janehelbert7551
    @janehelbert7551 Рік тому +1

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

  • @kathywhite4547
    @kathywhite4547 Рік тому

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

  • @randysanders3511
    @randysanders3511 Рік 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!!!

  • @MrJudder413
    @MrJudder413 Рік тому

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

  • @D0NALD_541
    @D0NALD_541 Рік тому +1

    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 👍😎

  • @lisamills-wv6nc
    @lisamills-wv6nc 10 годин тому

    PS. Love, love, love the galaxy stones! 😊

  • @shannel318
    @shannel318 Рік 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!!⛏👍😃

  • @debidevaney8398
    @debidevaney8398 Рік тому

    Good morning Taylor☺️ and everyone🤗

  • @tashacano3324
    @tashacano3324 Рік тому

    Dang that last one was gorgeous!!

  • @sophiafulgenzi9937
    @sophiafulgenzi9937 Рік тому +2

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

    • @AgateDad
      @AgateDad  Рік тому +1

      I’m glad you enjoy!!!

  • @darrellpettis5823
    @darrellpettis5823 Рік тому +1

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

  • @donnaherzig8106
    @donnaherzig8106 Рік тому

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

  • @terryhuntzicker8474
    @terryhuntzicker8474 8 місяців тому

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

  • @Finefingers74
    @Finefingers74 9 місяців 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!

  • @maryseaman312
    @maryseaman312 Рік тому +1

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

  • @debrabaron8170
    @debrabaron8170 Рік тому +1

    They are beautiful!

  • @janehelbert7551
    @janehelbert7551 Рік тому

    I really liked the one at 8:30!

  • @Kosijustpiedyou
    @Kosijustpiedyou Рік тому

    I get so happy when u find something amazing 😊

  • @nancykahn4125
    @nancykahn4125 Рік 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…

  • @keithcunningham7925
    @keithcunningham7925 Рік 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

  • @sjolson-3243
    @sjolson-3243 Рік тому

    Some real treasures. What fun.

  • @glenn5903
    @glenn5903 8 місяців тому

    Oh that big one!😮😮😮

  • @katihanson
    @katihanson Рік 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 Рік тому

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

  • @weiner1414
    @weiner1414 Рік тому

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

  • @janehelbert7551
    @janehelbert7551 Рік тому

    Love the jasper.

  • @BenGrigsby
    @BenGrigsby Рік тому

    Keep cutting 😊

  • @dawnwilkinson8717
    @dawnwilkinson8717 Рік 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! 😃

  • @cherylpearson967
    @cherylpearson967 Рік тому

    ❤ Beautiful creations

  • @jelenoir6805
    @jelenoir6805 5 місяців тому

    Have you noticed that the saw sounds like a mighty herd of mosquitoes? Thanks for all the lovely cuts!

    • @AgateDad
      @AgateDad  5 місяців тому

      That’s funny!

  • @juliadagnall7103
    @juliadagnall7103 Рік тому

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

  • @joanrieser2580
    @joanrieser2580 Рік тому

    I love these videos.

  • @glenn5903
    @glenn5903 8 місяців тому

    Yes on the scope!😂😂😂

  • @donnaboyle669
    @donnaboyle669 Рік 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.

  • @PapasGems
    @PapasGems Рік тому

    Thank you for sharing. ❤
    Great content.

  • @Mudguaard
    @Mudguaard 11 місяців тому

    A simple (Mac se do) hand held magnifier.

  • @catherinewu6394
    @catherinewu6394 8 днів тому

    🔬 are fantastic. I have one that uses an app.

  • @johnrichardson3297
    @johnrichardson3297 Рік тому

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

  • @debrao1821
    @debrao1821 2 місяці тому

    12:29 is beautiful too

  • @-hw-
    @-hw- Рік тому

    very pretty

  • @kathywhite4547
    @kathywhite4547 Рік тому

    I like that one too.

  • @rosm6621
    @rosm6621 Рік тому +1

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

  • @patriciamckean4186
    @patriciamckean4186 Рік 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.

  • @femkeklijn4802
    @femkeklijn4802 Рік тому +1

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

  • @janehelbert7551
    @janehelbert7551 Рік тому

    I like the one at 6:07

  • @dlroland1881
    @dlroland1881 Рік тому

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

  • @diannameyers8163
    @diannameyers8163 11 місяців тому

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

  • @CarolynMcPherson-r3z
    @CarolynMcPherson-r3z Рік тому

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

  • @minerjohnny41
    @minerjohnny41 Рік тому

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

  • @krisnandii
    @krisnandii Рік тому

    Yes to microscope 🙌!

  • @lorigesch1295
    @lorigesch1295 Рік тому

    That looks like gem bone!

  • @virginiarocks
    @virginiarocks Рік тому

    Wow!

  • @gailwalton5779
    @gailwalton5779 7 місяців тому

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

  • @superstar7813
    @superstar7813 Рік тому

    What do you clean them with initially?

    • @AgateDad
      @AgateDad  Рік тому

      Nothing most of the time, sometimes soap and water

  • @CelticDruidess1
    @CelticDruidess1 Рік тому

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

  • @ROCKINWHEELERS
    @ROCKINWHEELERS Рік 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.

  • @caetlynrose4
    @caetlynrose4 19 днів тому

    I hope the consensus is "Yes" on the scope... Through and through nerd and I'm just thinking of the PICTURES

  • @MJElling2
    @MJElling2 Рік 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?

  • @nonfacebookuser5867
    @nonfacebookuser5867 29 днів тому

    You don't need a microscope. All you need is a good magnifying lens

  • @maryvaliulis
    @maryvaliulis 11 місяців тому

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

  • @ROCKINWHEELERS
    @ROCKINWHEELERS Рік тому

    NICE

  • @raygay3375
    @raygay3375 10 місяців тому

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

  • @ledarivas9928
    @ledarivas9928 8 місяців тому

    Looks like a nebula

  • @chrissiejundt9867
    @chrissiejundt9867 Рік тому

    So can find thunder agates anywhere?

    • @AgateDad
      @AgateDad  Рік тому +1

      Only where they are lol Google that one

  • @Lisa-eo9gd
    @Lisa-eo9gd 5 місяців тому

    I vote YES for a MICROSCOPE!

  • @Orang315
    @Orang315 Рік тому +1

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

    • @AgateDad
      @AgateDad  Рік тому

      Linked in video description

  • @sueagee9388
    @sueagee9388 3 місяці тому

    MICROSCOPE, YES PLEASE!

  • @JaneKitchen-xh1td
    @JaneKitchen-xh1td 10 місяців тому +1

    Get a microscope! I love watching your show 😅

  • @kathyblain5544
    @kathyblain5544 Рік тому

    I vote yes for microscope❤❤❤

  • @watchingthewheelsgoround260

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

  • @rosemaryspringer4239
    @rosemaryspringer4239 Рік тому

    Looks like wolves looking over the water.

  • @bethhaas9859
    @bethhaas9859 Рік тому

    Yes to a microscope!

  • @debrao1821
    @debrao1821 2 місяці тому

    At about 8:30 is so beautiful

  • @simadey8092
    @simadey8092 Рік тому

    ❤❤