GEODE cutting reveals Beautiful Crystals! Polishing with Expandable Drums/Belts!

GEODE cutting reveals Crystals! Polishing with Expandable Drums/Belts! The saw I used is a 10" Hi Tech Diamond saw and the polishing unit was an 8" Cabking, with the expandable drums and diamond resin belts. The expandable drums can be found at CABKING. All equipment can be found linked here: linktr.ee/Agat...
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[@AgateDad]

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[@PennyCoburn]

Do you ever work with Obsidian? I have multiple Xtra large pieces of obsidian I have no idea what to do with.

[@minerjohnny41]

​@PennyCoburn you could mail me a piece 😊😂

[@conifercrow]

Around the 7 minute mark, as happy as you were to see those crystals in the cavities, it seemed to be equally as excited to see you. Ahem.

[@nsas54]

I thought so too! Lol!

[@AvalonDreamz]

🤣

[@marywalterman3696]

These are beautiful! That first double is so sweet!❤🎉

[@tcdeer3251]

We're excited for you, Taylor! Rock and Roll! Beautiful! Beautiful!

[@pollyannatardif2357]

Cool beans ... glad to hear I am not the only one that repeats this old saying

[@AgateDad]

It’s a great saying 🫘

[@maryzefo3801]

I use that old saying "cool beans" too😅

[@diannetober3889]

So you have some new "toys". Just like a kid at Christmas. Love the anticipation ❤😯!! and I loved the pastel colors in that 1st geode - s-o-o pretty!Your laughter is great. I do believe that our laughter is a form of grace - lucky us!

[@dawnwilkinson8717]

Love, love geodes. All so sparkly and pretty thank you for sharing 😃😃😃

[@JeffWeymier]

Great work Taylor. I can't wait to see that Island Agate done.

[@ambergriffes6122]

Geode snob lol 😂 I'm not calling you one lol I'm laughing that you said it

[@AgateDad]

You can call me that lol I want more crystals

[@ambergriffes6122]

@AgateDad I guess you are a bit of a geode snob then lol but there's nothing wrong with that!

[@PunkRockCrystals]

Great work @AgateDad. Love watching the cuts and polishing. I've been finding a lot of the double geode pockets in Crystal Canyon geodes lately so hope to get some vids of those up soon as well.

[@flornahealingempath]

What an amazing collection of beautiful geodes! Some real stunners in the bunch and they are all so interesting. My favourite ones are 2:15, 5:12, 6:35 and 7:28. Lovely job Taylor!

[@kastah]

The first one was NICE, liked number two and the third with crystals inside is really like ice and snow-crystals. Then some mediocre even the crystals inside make them nice. Loved the one with pink inside at 18.46...

[@rikspector]

I hate to say it, but that ones et of crystals look phallic:) Some great crystals mixed with color, keep on keepin' on! Cheers, Rik Spector

[@AgateDad]

I didn't laugh at that at all.. lol

[@christinefox9075]

Sureeee! 😂​@@AgateDad

[@rikspector]

@ Sure😁

[@LauraNielson-b3g]

I'm so glad you enjoyed your new expandable wheels!

[@AgateDad]

me too!

[@sherriscook3674]

Wow…they r all just GORGEOUS!!!! Thanks Taylor!!!💜

[@cynthiaswain4070]

This was a good informational cutting experience. You did awesome

[@AgateDad]

Thanks! Lots to learn!

[@judyjones2727]

Thanks for showing your trials with equipment.

[@janeceeastwood8035]

I love the geodes. It’s always fun to watch.

[@Ohnochokin]

Glad to see some very valuable polishing footage🤩 You polish carefully with different numbers✨✨✨

[@cathypatman1224]

Loved your Doubled Geodes especially the one that after it was cut looked like a pair of 8's. Great Video!

[@TheOtherSlideYT]

Man... you really make me want to get a wet saw! I just got back from Mexico where I collected a ton of agate and I'm itching to see what's inside 😆

[@AgateDad]

I would if I was you! LOL they're so fun!

[@pjgreen1786]

Not that expensive

[@TheOtherSlideYT]

@@AgateDad I sent you a DM on Instagram, would love to show you some of the specimens I brought back 😁

[@cherylabrams7590]

Oh wow.Those turned out really beautiful.I love that one with the double opening in the crystals

[@diannetober3889]

Oh my gosh! A video about geodes! ☺ I just put one of the geodes (don't know where it's from) in a solution of oxalic acid (over night) and it came out great. It was quite reddish/orange stained on the outside and just a little on the inside and 98% is gone! I just ordered a couple of things from your Etsy store, including a geode (my 1st double 🥰) and some porphyry. I have a couple of other geodes (about 6" across),that were my Dad's ❤and I'm going to try the acid bath on them. By the way, I watched a video about Arkansas crystals and they used a used crock pot and the acid to clean them and it worked amazingly well. PS: It's cool to see how much you've expanded you personal approval of how "perfect" the shine on the pieces! A long way from the Dremel. Way to go ! Smiles & Blessings, 🤗🙏, Dianne

[@LauraNickolai-yb8id]

That first double is gorgeous! The pink accent stripes give an interesting highlight to a couple of them. The ones with a thin layer on top and a larger pocket underneath look like something broke through ice.

[@AvalonDreamz]

Your going to have to do a video of nothing but what you have polished and shelved! I wanna see YOUR collection that you keep. You keep going by the time your in your "old age" your going to have a whole museum!

[@angelabrown5810]

Thanks for showing us the drum change out on the king cab machine I definitely learn a lot watching your cuts and finds ❤

[@gemstonejudy5900]

Love the colors at the base of that first double bubble!

[@donnaphelps572]

They are all gorgeous!

[@caetlynrose4]

This is not about this video, I've only seen it three times, i'll be back. WHY are you one of my absolute favourite hounds? Because you DO laugh in joy, because you are genuinely happy about what you see. Each rock may have a difficulty, like a small or even a large fracture. Or it's mossy or it's in host rock and you still find joy in them. I understand that what makes the money is the "perfect ones," But pointing out the fractures first, the 'too much quartz', not a whole pattern, etc. just seems to be more negative than positive. YOU find the beauty and then point out the "flaws" (some of us think those flaws can make the rock) and even then "I can work with that, around that". Thank you for your honest and open joy and happiness in your rocks without tearing each and every one down.

[@TheRealBambihooves]

Is this what is called a "cavity search"? 😅 They were gorgeous! Thanks, Taylor.

[@lisamills-wv6nc]

They look great! If the new wheels are easier on you, then I'd say it's worth it. They do have a wonderful shine! 😊

[@pamstevens6991]

Stunning

[@maryannedwards5424]

Taylor It's Friday 01/24/25 Researched for the 3M belt . . . Found a supplier! Just sent you a Gmail with pertinent info They "said" In Stock . . . ❣️ Thank You for bringing us so much happiness !! Love ❤️ Mary Ann 😻🫂

[@AgateDad]

Thank you!!

[@Незабудка-ф9я]

Hi, Taylor! Very beautiful geods. Resemble the ice cristals on the Lake Superior shore in winter as you filmed it. I'm not a kind of technician in this rock processing field, I just loved the shining result in the end.👍❤

[@nsas54]

So gorgeous! The geodes with the flat side would be awesome as bookends on a L-shaped wood base. Beautiful!

[@Angela_Newburn]

Just beautiful! It was like the 8000 grit was removing the shine from the 1200 grit instead of making it shinier. Maybe too much upgrade of grit at once? 😅 I have no idea what I'm talking about 😂 but I'm sure you'll figure it out! Thank you for sharing! Have a great weekend 😊❤

[@AgateDad]

That’s what I was thinking too, it didn’t make sense to me lol I have so much to learn

[@BenPollock-g5v]

I really like all of the geodes. Especially the geodes with the small crystal pillars that sort of look like worms in the geode. I also know how frustrating it is after polishing an agate and after drying it of seeing it has the surface fractures and having to go back to the 120 grit and going back up to three thousand. I really enjoy watching your videos.

[@Sunnybrook-16]

Those doubles are twins! Nice shop !

[@MrJudder413]

13:31 I thought you were going to back in time with that sound 😆. Its alway good to try new things mix it up. Awesome video man.

[@motherofdogs27]

Some of those solid ones would make very gorgeous and unique cabachons. I’ve seen quite a few of the ones you were disappointed in and I saw beautiful cabachons waiting to be released from the rest of the material.. ❤

[@darkjester47able]

The shop envy is strong with this one!! 😅

[@Rhonda-ph8br]

I've never seen pink colors in a geo before awesome!!!!

[@Sunnybrook-16]

I love the twin with crystals ❤❤❤❤

[@patriciakaufmann2229]

All gorgeous 😍

[@GailSchneider-lj6wn]

Took me awhile to figure out that the "expandable" part made the belt wider and more able to work the larger stones. There some beautiful geodes and solid surface rocks here!

[@janehelbert7551]

The double bubble is cool!

[@janehelbert7551]

Like the first one because of the pink!

[@robinsmith3719]

There is definitely a learning curve but you resolved the issue well.

[@michaeltrimble7680]

Being able to modify the cabking just makes me want one even more lol. Saw first, then can machine!

[@sethbopp]

Some of those solid ones looked good enough to slab and cab!

[@ronyrockhound939]

Hello from Central Wisconsin. Thanks Agate Dad! Checking out your store, I realized I have been underpricing my self-harvested Crowley Ridge Agates (directly from Crowley Ridge, Arkansas). And I am fine with that. Still have about 100 available, all but the 2+ pounder (I'm keeping).

[@DebraRivers-h5i]

Last one was beautiful with 2geodides

[@wandacanon2885]

Love the geodes!

[@janettetippetts7942]

BEAUTIFUL!

[@Poorsportsman]

Pro-tip - The angle of incident equals the angle of reflectance ie. Your work lights sometimes cause glares on your polished faces. Try angling the polished face slightly down, aiming the face toward your chest. It will remove much of the glare from the work light and overhead light. Good stuff, I have some tool evy.😊

[@bubba7767]

Another enjoyable video! Thank you sir! 🫡

[@Rhonda-ph8br]

5:24 it's good to know I'm not the only one that laughs when finding beautiful and unique rocks, inside or out. I get super excited 😂❤ who else does it??

[@Hoardingrocks]

Love it!

[@mamm7223]

Oh, that first geode!! Be still my heart. That is gorgeous. It wasn't among the ones that you polished today. Is there any chance that you will polish it later and put it up for sale? Thank you!

[@gemstonejudy5900]

I bet the one with all the white banding would really pop under UV light!🤩

[@518hs]

So cool!

[@SarahDieterich-w6i]

Beautiful

[@janjan7586]

Your new set up looks like it speeds the polishing for you quite a bit, I bet you are glad of that! I loved the music you played in this video and geodes are always fun. What causes the pink inclusions?

[@joannedwards9783]

also, change the wheels on the left, to be closer like the right and put your 180 grinder wheel on for first grind.

[@ReneeLewis-sv6xp]

I agree! The 8,000 grit kind of dulled the shine. Other than that, they look amazing.❤

[@AgateDad]

We will figure out the kinks!

[@ReneeLewis-sv6xp]

@AgateDad I know! I have faith in you. 😁

[@MeteorMacX]

Excellent channel new subscriber, just found you....wow fantastic results inside 🎉.....how did i miss this channel

[@AgateDad]

Thanks and welcome!!

[@MeteorMacX]

@AgateDad your welcome

[@gabiilleslajosne363]

Gyönyörű!

[@Missty_the.aliencat]

It had AI voice over it in the beginning and I just went straight WTF?? But the stones are so pretty ah. I'm so happy I found you because now I have a whole bunch of crystals too because I was so obsessed 😂

[@GemCabochons]

I stop polishing at 1200 with my polishing wheels and finish off with cerium oxide on a low rpm leather polishing pad to get a mirror like finish. Just use high grade cerium oxide (the whiter the c.o. the higher the quality, the tan stuff just won't work well). Also, you could cut with a mineral oil instead of water to eliminate or at least reduce the number of surface heat fractures you get in your stones. I don't use water in any of my saws bigger than 6" because they just produce too much heat when using water. Hope this helps.

[@AgateDad]

It does help boss, thanks so much!!

[@janehelbert7551]

The one at 7:37 is amazing!

[@Thesilvercrayon]

My favorite solid was the one with the pink inside, that you decided not to polish.

[@cherylhaynes2270]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@TheWinnieWonka]

Is that geode happy to see you?

[@twistedbranchesfishing]

Ha! I was "like" number 999!

[@senorlaverg6667]

Expandable drums are where it’s at. 50,000 grit diamond finish is glass-like.

[@AgateDad]

I have belt related questions for you, can you email me [e-mail]

[@senorlaverg6667]

@ sent you an email

[@kurokaji11]

Those expandable drums are interesting, but it looks like the built in CabKing water sprayers wont match up for the wheels. Can you go over how you built your flexible hose clip on water sprayers sometime?

[@maryberger112]

Hi Taylor. Curious about these expandable wheels. Are the wheels themselves all alike and the only difference is the belt? Is there a break in period with the belts? Finally, they look wider, so can you polish larger stones?

[@AgateDad]

Expandable drums are all same, belts didn’t seem to have a break in period. I think with harder material and larger stones, the process will take longer.

[@ambergriffes6122]

Question: What is the best solution to clean/soak rocks in that have really caked on dirt and grit? I have used just Dawn dish soap and water, but wasn't sure if peroxide or vinegar might be better? Thanks! 😊

[@denisecoyne6447]

I like expanadable drums because the belts are cheeper to replace than hard wheels. But I have found, (this is my opinon), that the belts tend to stretch if you are changing them out on one wheel. They start driftling more. And each brand of belt or drum are slightly different sizes. Even if they say they are the same size. And just slight enough to make life miserable. In the shop I used to run people would press too hard and rip them. Would drive me nuts. Especially with hard stones. You have to use a softer touch than with hard wheels, or they will wear out faster. But the 3 " size is wonderful. I still like paper drums but for larger grits i would rather use a hard wheel.

[@melodyfaith7712]

nice!

[@TheberriesFAM]

I have a question are those rocks special kind of rocks like the ones you find in your area or can you find them anywhere?

[@joannedwards9783]

what about using the red rouge paste on a leather wheel after the 8,000 wheel. the polish wheel should smooth out the matte finish from it.

[@AgateDad]

That is great logic, with smooth agates I would try that but not with geodes, could be a big mess.. idk lol

[@janehelbert7551]

The one at 23:71 is my favorite!

[@Karen-p9z]

Are the solid ones cos they have had more time to grow and fully fill?

[@AgateDad]

They’ve been done growing for a long time :)

[@hevalees9089]

😂 absolutely loved this video, you made me laugh so hard, loved it, love your energy 😊

[@sorcierenblk3000]

Is there a 6000 grit? If so I would hit that before the 8000 after the 3000, then 6000, then 8000

[@michaelc6817]

How quick can you change a belt on an expandable wheel mounted on the outside position? Maybe, you only need on expandable wheel and simply change the belts as you progress through the grits?

[@AgateDad]

That's a great idea tbh!

[@ronaldhoppus9015]

Seems like it might matter which way the drums are installed so they open up upon rotation (opposite of drum @11:43). I haven't used them before but seems to make sense.... let me know please. Thanks

[@Kötkylä]

I have some old drum, and there is arrow pointing direction to spin.

[@EastTennesseeRocks]

Check that first one with a UV light

[@kimdedominicis6893]

Nice! Maybe it’s me but I didn’t catch the advantage of these drums? Are they just larger or was there something I missed? Also, you may want to buy additional shafts for these and keep them dedicated to the drums so you don’t have to pull off all wheels when changing them out- just the shafts. I have one shaft dedicated to my 8000, 14000 and 50000 wheels. I keep them on the shaft and just switch out shafts.

[@AgateDad]

You change the arbors?

[@kimdedominicis6893]

@ yup! Jen at cab king suggested it. It’s great!

[@amyjones7962]

❤😊

[@LizDenmark]

♥

[@janehelbert7551]

Bring in another heater or wait until summer!

[@AgateDad]

I could make it 70 degrees if I wanted lol they’re okay

[@sansaram]

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[@malinda8668]

I don't know much about lapidary and that most people can't just throw money around for every piece of equipment out there. But, would a flat lap work for these kind of rocks? My nose was hurting in sympathy for the red spot on yours. New safety glasses needed? Thank you for sharing your new equipment with us and take care.

[@1fastjetta]

Yes, a flat lap works for polishing faces. Limited to about a 3.5" diameter stone though; like these are at the limit of an 8" flat lap.

[@malinda8668]

@@1fastjetta I wasn't kidding when I said I didn't know much about lapidary. 😃 Thank you for the good information.

[@mattp5712]

What's the cheapest power saw i can buy that will cut geodes. Thanks

[@AgateDad]

Hammers are like $10

[@abagailrhea3932]

I need a backstory on that spoon

[@AgateDad]

I found it during one of my hunts, its over 100 years old silver plated.

[@joannparker1977]

Geodes are kind of like baby caves!

[@AgateDad]

Yes!

[@janehelbert7551]

It's okay to be wrong!

[@Karen-p9z]

Do you ever get Keokuk geodes? I'm from that area

[@AgateDad]

Where could I get some??

[@Karen-p9z]

​@@AgateDad Keokuk Iowa tri stars area ( Iowa, Missouri, Illinois area). Free to pick up. I'll be there in May and June and will try to grab you some and can drop them off on my way back to Canada.

[@Karen-p9z]

@AgateDad rockhunter mark has accounts here and TT