Finding, Cutting & Polishing Lake Superior Rocks!

[@AgateDad]

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[@hannahpumpkins4359]

I think they are all gorgeous!

[@PlanetaryLapidary]

Like a box of chocolates..never know what you are gonna get 🙂

[@SkyofDread]

Your passion shines through in these videos... It rubs off on others, keep doing what you’re doing!

[@AgateDad]

I appreciate that!

[@obieobrien5883]

Your giddiness is contagious!

[@lindaglover3321]

Avsolutely fascinating

[@bomberita2008]

Minnesotan transplanted to Alaska here. Been following your channel for a while and always find your videos a heartwarming piece of home. I came back to the north shore this week and couldn’t resist going on an icy cold agate hunt myself. That lake is so therapeutic! 😌 I appreciate you going through the process & showing all the “duds” we wonder about. Keep up the great work!

[@cynergy4]

It was nice seeing Scoopie again! 😉

[@AgateDad]

He’s a good boy 🥄

[@jmcgovern6454]

That moss agate is out of this world !! The detail is phenomenal. ❤

[@suzannewang2561]

Really interesting to watch you go from searching for them in the freezing water and then bring them home and polishing them. I appreciate it all very much. You are really fun and educational to watch. Keep up the good work , Agate dad!!

[@larcher248]

Beautiful work! God's artistry is timeless!

[@tessavandevegte816]

Taylor.. You've got my 5 year old obsessed with rocks. I've now gotten him a rock tumbler (which takes forever btw, my instant satisfaction brain is having issues) and we are planning a trip your direction for the spring/summer to snag a bunch of rocks that have potential.

[@rubyjones679]

That geode was beautiful ❤

[@EvanTietz]

I know some people don’t care for moss agates but I really think they’re gorgeous especially when they have nice depth! This video was great and I loved seeing the whole process in one video ❤️

[@marcinwolski9359]

I grind agates on a cast iron wheel and powders, old school. Agates minerals from Rudno.

[@lizzdoe2821]

This makes me sooo happy!!! Definitely headed there ASAP!! Even if I got chiggers last time I went wading in the Superior. (Yes definitely learned from my mistakes)

[@mariemoss2475]

What a beautiful Moss Agate, you did a great job polishing it. When they have all those swirls, they remind me of the Iris of an eye... so pretty 😊

[@flornahealingempath]

I always enjoy seeing your finds. Great video ☺️

[@ospreys_view4798]

The moss agate is amazing, but I also like many of the others you cut. I think it’s neat to see what is inside all those rocks.

[@angelabrown5810]

I like that paint agate the one on right looks like a Phoenix head in corner of the stone 😊 nice finds 👍

[@savannahdaniel2157]

& the New Jerusalem will also have precious metals such as gold & silver 💖💖💖✨🙌🙌💖💖💖✨...

[@joanrieser2580]

Those turned out great. I always go for the ones with all the plumes. That last one is my favorite. Great video, great job!

[@jabanksie]

Showa Atlas Temres 282 are the best gloves for rockhounding in cold water! Waterproof and insulated! Can’t beat them

[@patriciamckean4186]

Hahaha...dog hair "sparklers"! Thanks for showing that every hunt, cut and polish can be nice. Awesomeness...and beautiful rocks are not guaranteed. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

[@robertmandigo7942]

My one grandson loves the cutting part because it dosen't take long to see the inside and the polishing part takes so long to get to the pretty part. I love the little guys and the older he gets I know he will love the results even if it takes time to polish them. Keep up the great videos and God bless you and your family.

[@blizz3rd]

Definitely my favorite kind of video! Rock hounding vicariously and keeping my fingers warm through the winter!

[@kaylahagan817]

0:52 Small but mighty! I love being surprised by small rocks; you just never know until you take that closer look. But the one at 6:17 was super cool 🤩 I think it has the best artistic lines out of the bunch.

[@ricardo_moreira_fotografia_]

Thanks for sharing, definitely my favorite kind of video. So much beautiful The moss agate.

[@joang.cavanna2046]

Wow! Those macro photos are awesome! The depth in those agates is amazing. Thanks for the great video and for sharing.

[@lisamills-wv6nc]

I was really missing agate hunting today. But after watching your video, I felt like I went! You found some beauties! If you wouldn't have found any duds, then it wouldn't seem so real. So thank you for braving the cold for us, I really appreciate it! 😊

[@msnorbaiduri3855]

The Moss Agate is really beautiful.👍

[@MrLargonaut]

Going back through your old stuff, and I gotta emphasize the kinship I felt at the 12:45 mark. My back was hurting more the longer you spent in the artisan's hunch, and then the end-of-day relaxation on a flat surface. Can relate to that more than a lot of other things XD.

[@UnmaskingTheMachine]

6:29 it's wild to me that i find similar material all the way down here in east Tennessee. Very cool at the same time though

[@gabiilleslajosne363]

Nagyon szeretem ahogy lelkesedsz. Szép kis kövek. Jó lenne ott keresgélni.

[@maggiesfarm7970]

Love the guitar music AND the pretty rocks, of course!

[@lynnrandal317]

Thanks!

[@AgateDad]

Oh my gosh thank you!!!

[@gabiilleslajosne363]

Köszönöm hogy láthattam.

[@virginiarocks]

So much fun, I really enjoyed this video, especially your waving from below the desk (that cracked me up). I even recognized the beach, now that I’ve been up there. You must have been SO cold! Gorgeous finds and lovely cuts and polishes. ❤

[@deniseview4253]

So beautiful the cuts and polish. But, my favorite is one you said your not going to polish.

[@MrJudder413]

14:41 the paint Agate with the natural fracture has the man from van goghs the scream in it. It's on the right side in your left hand.

[@alfredoistic]

Wow man what amazing job I absolutely love your channel. Cheers from Toronto 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@KDPhillips]

What a fantastic video! I LOVED that you showed how punishing this hobby can be on your body! I’ve gotten lost in the cutting and have been sore for days. 😂 The moss agate is spectacular and I inspires me to revisit one I’ve got on the shelf. Love your channel, well done!

[@karlahall9058]

It's so much fun. The mystery of what's inside the stone. You just don't know whats going to be revealed. Thank you for great wholesome content. God bless you.😊

[@AgateDad]

❤️❤️❤️

[@janehelbert7551]

The pink pastel is my favorite!

[@maryseaman312]

such intricate designs 6:12

[@just-one-more-rock]

Great stuff. What I love about rockhounding and each of us being individuals with specific likes, is that your duds could be someone else's find of a lifetime. That moss agate is ridiculous. I don't even have pierced ears but I'd gauge my ears to that size just to flaunt those as plugs. Not really, but that's how great those made me feel. Good job... and you're so real with being laid out like that. I'd do that in one of my vids but then you'd all just watch me fall asleep 😂. Look forward to the next vid.

[@lizzdoe2821]

Thank you for narrating and explaining your process! I am new to your channel and so excited to learn!😁. Thank you for your videos!! Keep up the great work!

[@AgateDad]

Glad it made a difference for one person!

[@BiggRed09]

Absolutely love this! Your efforts are much appreciated 👏 😊

[@AgateDad]

😊❤️

[@kellyhollingsworth6100]

16:56 Feldspar? Looks like your weather has been warmer the lake has no ice. Fun bunch.

[@AgateDad]

The big lake usually down at freeze over :)

[@LauraNielson-b3g]

Enjoyed the pictures at the end a lot!

[@kayhagness8348]

One stone you cut, the first one you said was a bunch of junk was not an agate but had cool geometric elements in it. Wish you would have polished it!

[@dustinfindsrocks]

Dude that moss agate is pretty sweet... and there IS that amethyst one still lol. Remember you found one TO GOOD to cut so... I'd consider that a win totally man. Evil cold is coming... I'm not happy about it. What can we do lol. Stay warm up there Taylor!

[@Pnasuta]

Really enjoyed the video. That moss agate was great.

[@lynnrandal317]

Hello Agate Dad, I finnaly did the 15$! And I also told my doctor to see your channel and I'm waiting on a response. Thank you so much Agate Dad for the amazing content! 😊

[@AgateDad]

Thanks for spreading the word and the support, I appreciate you!!

[@elainelear4982]

The mossy agate reminds me of an old style Japanese picture.

[@susanfaulkner2304]

I see potential pieces for jewelry! Very earthy.😊

[@susanfaulkner2304]

P.S., some can be used for chopstick rests!

[@brianjensen6724]

Let me guess you were on Flood Bay, great finds thanks for sharing

[@AgateDad]

Nope

[@lindastephens619]

I think they're all very pretty

[@chrissiejundt9867]

Marvelous finds

[@janehelbert7551]

The moss agate is my favorite polished!

[@AgateDad]

Same!

[@mattheworr6050]

I have been using 10gl Rubbermaid trash cans for both fresh water and drain water. I don't hqave to empty and refill as often.

[@AgateDad]

My next shop will have a better setup

[@eriksrigley9026]

Love the moss agate!

[@meg2831]

I love the mossy ones

[@heathervannatter364]

Nice!!! Always a blast

[@cindyrebstock2334]

I actually like most of the cuts today. I really liked the burnt orange colored ones. I didn’t really like the last one you cut, until you did the close up. Amazing!! What happened to the amethyst ones??

[@dustinfindsrocks]

Macro shots at the end have me speculating on how those form. Personally I think they are mineralized microbes that were living in the rocks and then silicified. Wild speculation I'll admit, but just look at it!

[@liszafricaminmin2898]

Es preciosa con todo ese musgo y esos colores tan bonitos.

[@simadey8092]

Very beautiful❤❤❤❤

[@kylegawron5358]

Hey agatedad I have some Malawi agates that I would like your thoughts on where i should cut and I found some tht have beautiful crystals and was wondering if it could be polished?

[@karlahall9058]

By the way, I'm new to your channel . I'm having a blast 🤗

[@MrJudder413]

Is that a new spray bar on the saw? Not the curved blade one the stand up one.

[@CurleeChapa]

Hi Dad! What type of rock would you/ might you use the final grit wheel on?

[@Humorousweirdo]

WE ❤ ROCKS

[@mickeybobo5815]

We enjoy your videos very much ! We are senior rock hounds, so where would be a good place to find agates on Lake Superior or Lake Michigan that would be easy to access ? Thank you. Update: Nevermind

[@Karen-zh7hx]

Great job

[@daveivonen1108]

Curious as to whether you have a geology background, and, or picked up your knowledge as a hobbieist rockbound. Have you ever been to Wagner Chrystal Mines store in Arkansas? I loved it, had a hard time getting out. Thanks for sharing your adventures!

[@nancygibson8854]

You should bring a thermometer to show how cold Lake Superior can be.

[@AgateDad]

Not a bad idea

[@ShayleeOleson]

Love your video!!! Thank you! What type of cutter are you using? I live in Mn and have collected rocks from the north shore I’d like to polish. But interested in doing more….. Thanks 😉

[@AgateDad]

I use all the Hi Tech models :) linktr.ee/AgateDad

[@janetmashni2181]

I’m sad you did not cut the Jasper nodule. Maybe cut it next time?

[@sandrathompson1826]

Newton your channel

[@nathanthews8528]

Have you ever cut/polished any copper replacement agates??

[@AgateDad]

Not yet!

[@ericalarson1743]

Was wondering if you can cut somthing i found this fall if possible. ( fellow northern mich)

[@Cocachaneque]

Very cool video though! Any way you can write down the brand names of these machines and where can we get them? My son and I had picked lots of river rocks and been wondering how would they look if we cut them in half or maybe do pirámids with them… would really appreciate if you give me feedback? Thx and keep up with your cool videos!!

[@-hw-]

very pretty🪨

[@grimsbychums102]

hello sir, watching your videos has really inspired me to look into lapidary, ive been collecting cool looking rocks and fossils for a while here in north east England, total novice and no idea what i'm looking for, any advice on beginner tools or how to get started would be greatly appreciated? ive found quite a lot of ammonites and devils toenails (Gryphaea) which ive seen you cut and polish up recently and id love to attempt a few myself, ive also found a couple of pyrite spheres, some call them cannon balls, which look amazing polished up, I just wouldn't know where to begin?.

[@LookAtThisRock]

Some would say that those rocks are.....Superior....mwha...mwaha..... mwahahahahaha!!!! 😅

[@AgateDad]

😂😂😂

[@NELLYSCHASE]

What do u do with the throw aways?

[@안데스코알라]

2개눈 쾌 이쁘다 ...

[@jayburkhart1781]

like they say, that's life. that's why when you get the good ones, it's so much better right?

[@AgateDad]

Bingo!

[@tammyiverson5105]

can you still cut that colourful rock you didn’t think was agate would to see what it looked like on inside please

[@jamesrich8463]

Is the respiratory mask needed when cutting stones or a personal preference? That appears to be a very high quality respiratory mask. I know you breathing in dust is bad. I'm not sure what dust would come off of the cab king with the water running. I suppose just better to protect yourself if your cutting lots of rocks.

[@AgateDad]

I do it to avoid silicosis

[@raystevens687]

Just take all the rocks 🪨 you find if they don't look take with you the next time your out rock hounding and throw them back in the lake.

[@Mary-ll5wo]

Do you sale your rocks how would you know how much they are worth?

[@grokeffer6226]

👍👍👍

[@mj1262]

👍

[@janettetippetts7942]

They might be duds to you, but they are still pretty!

[@patriciakaufmann2229]

I would polish it

[@susikaufmann3734]

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉😊😊

[@savannahdaniel2157]

Really Kool fact everyone: did y'all know that the New Jerusalem will be made of precious gemstones and one of the many stones will be Agate stone... Revelations 21:19 & agates are mentioned in Isaiah 24:12💖💖💖... thanks for sharing Agate Dad really love & appreciate your videos and info❣️ I pray 🙏 everyone has a blessed day 💖💖💖...

[@Metal-Detecting-Texas]

Your Facebook must have been hacked it is not showing with I click on.

[@AgateDad]

There’s a bunch of fake ones that aren’t me. Mine has my same logo