Cutting Lake Superior Rocks 2020

It’s about time I cut some of the rocks i picked up earlier this summer in Lake Superior. I slabbed five rocks: white quartz, unakite, banded iron formation, magnetite, and a rock that contained a bunch of tiny agates.
If you want to see where I found the last rock, it's at 5:28 in this video: • Muskallonge Lake State... (Thanks Jim K!)
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[@MichiganRocks]

If you like seeing rocks from Michigan cut, then you might like this playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLqNINgwEkm-IiJbB3f-jfHPU37xhgRyLA

[@amazingsupermaster7757]

Very nice stone cutting collection 💎 God bless you 💎 best of luck 💎 Thanks...

[@mawi1172]

Did anyone tell you, you're holding them in the glare. We can't see them very well.

[@MichiganRocks]

@@mawi1172 That's what the slideshow at the end is for. Sorry about the glare.

[@wyomingadventures]

Love your list Rob! It's so cool to see what's inside the rocks.

[@nancygaxiola5412]

Did you make cabs from the last on

[@gingermackeen5741]

Very nice! Agate Dad calls that last one "galaxy rock" for good reason!

[@MichiganRocks]

Yes, I saw that video. Good name.

[@JenniferTacbas]

Yes, we’re from the Agate Dad channel & the last rock was our favorite!

[@NurseMickiLea]

Very cool! Loved seeing the inside of the last one! Reminded me of the model of the cell from biology class🤣🤣🤣🤣♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@MichiganRocks]

That last one was way above the others in my opinion. You could tell I liked it by the number of pictures it got in the slide show at the end.

[@linda2123]

Petersen Like．

[@McShaganpronouncedShaegen]

I was thinking the exact same thing.

[@nevalyashka9254]

Reminded me of nougat 😅

[@skmfreespirit4167]

Thank you for sharing the coolest hobby!

[@MichiganRocks]

You're welcome!

[@emdee7744]

Cool. Thanks for the reveal of their inner selves. Love the rocks!

[@MichiganRocks]

Slicing rocks is fun. I've just started up for the spring again.

[@kiahgypsykarma]

That last rock is so interesting. This was a fun one to watch... process of cutting them. Great colors too

[@MichiganRocks]

I tumbled an end cut of that rock and it didn't tumble well at all. Kind of a bummer because it's so cool otherwise. I might still be able to polish it on my cab machine.

[@TheSongwritingCat]

These are absolutely gorgeous. Seeing the slabs, I understand how this could become an addictive hobby. Each cross-section is unique.

[@MichiganRocks]

Yep, every rock is different. I just love the transformation from rough rock to finished product, whether that's a tumbled rock, pendant, or something else.

[@sarejen6868]

Wow! They all had some pretty interesting interiors hidden away. That last one was a nice surprise though, looks like a meteorite with all the hidden vesicles of mineral inside. Thank you for sharing!

[@MichiganRocks]

It's always fun to see what's lurking inside.

[@ridgerunner66]

Ask and ye shall receive. Those were amazing. I love how slicing them reveals even more beauty. Thanks for sharing.

[@MichiganRocks]

It's always fun seeing what's inside.

[@tatianasolovyov3271]

Из белого камня 😊можно вырезать: лебедей, снеговика, снежинка к Новому году - подарки.

[@MichiganRocks]

Я делаю много рождественских украшений из камней. Белые я использую для ангелов, а также манжеты варежек и чулок, которые обычно зеленые или красные. Ваши идеи тоже хороши. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHmWiXRslr5gZsk

[@Ohiogrown11]

I definitely wasn't expecting that last one to be so colorful!

[@MichiganRocks]

Surprise!

[@DanteGoosekhan]

The last one was 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@CityRockhounding]

These slabs turned out really cool. Great job! The patterns are amazing!

[@shannon3686]

Wow!! The last one is by far the coolest, id love to find one like that!!! Lucky...lol thanks so much for sharing!!

[@MichiganRocks]

That's the only one like that I've ever found. I'll be keeping my eye out for more in the future.

[@shannon3686]

@@MichiganRocks Can't wait! Because u know, i hafta live vicariously thru u!! Lol thanks again for bringing us all along n sharing your treasures with us!! U "ROCK"!! LOL!!!

[@brendamariatuazon7444]

Wow!Those all that is Amazing.

[@tinkerbellblue5142]

Those are beautiful, thanks for sharing 🥰🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@MichiganRocks]

I like to share.

[@pennyhoward3438]

You got those in the correct order!! That last one was truly awesome. Thanks for sharing.

[@MichiganRocks]

I got the first and last in the correct order. The other three were a toss up for me.

[@darkwood777]

I wish my kitchen counters looked like that last one.

[@MichiganRocks]

It sure would hide any messes well.

[@dididothat6220]

@@MichiganRocks hard to find a nut if you drop one on it 😂

[@edivaughan1746]

All gorgeous love love them all. Thank you

[@TheOldladyB]

The last one is absolutely stunning.

[@MichiganRocks]

I agree.

[@wyomingadventures]

They were all neat but the last one was amazing!

[@MichiganRocks]

Agreed!

[@doloresmanning9619]

The last rock is the best. Love the colors and patterns.

[@MichiganRocks]

Me too.

[@nancygaxiola5412]

The first one and the last one are my favorites!

[@SouthernOntarioSasquatch]

Loved this! Beautiful stones :) Thanks so much for sharing!

[@MichiganRocks]

Glad you liked them.

[@sandyottmyers374]

So love all that you share. That last rock was crazy cool! Thank you.

[@MichiganRocks]

I thought that last one was really cool too. I'll be keeping my eyes open for those in the future.

[@greeneyedgirlina]

I love the last rock you sliced, all those colors! Like polka dots from space, the bottom of a pool, 8:22 or exotic olive loaf in the deli meat counter. Haha.

[@MichiganRocks]

I haven't had olive loaf in years. Better than just plain bologna, since I love olives.

[@sophiathedandilioness]

Beautiful! I especially love the last picture that shows slices of all the rocks, what a cool contrast!

[@MichiganRocks]

I thought the thumbnail turned out pretty good too. It's a nice variety of rocks.

[@linda2123]

Sophia DaLovingLioness Lake．

[@kseaglass8920]

How cool 😎 a window agate

[@lisawillis8227]

I love white quartz, its simp,simple, and beautiful. Rose quartz is very nice too.

[@MichiganRocks]

White quartz really grabs my attention on the beach. I'm starting to really like it to make stone crosses out of.

[@bulletman124XXL]

I felt like I was actually picking myself lol Easy to listen to you and your son. I love the rock terminology... This is a great video thanks for sharing!!!

[@virginiarocks]

Sweet! And that lovely woodland garden is cool. Really like the last stone you cut. All the little planets and nebula of agate! (Or perhaps the inside of a cell). Either way. Wow

[@MichiganRocks]

Another hobby is gardening. If you're interested in my yard, I made couple videos last summer. kzbin.info/www/bejne/laa0dYabmq-JobM kzbin.info/www/bejne/qX6anKiGoc9_mqc

[@linda2123]

Anita C Like．

[@nathankarnes1782]

Another great video. Love the last rock, the slabs with the colorful veining along with the eyes were amazing!

[@MichiganRocks]

I guess it wasn't just me that liked that last rock. That seems to be the crowd favorite too.

[@Knittin66]

Awesome,thanks for sharing.Beautiful

[@gatophantasma]

Only the ONE according to the prophecy could possibly cut 5 lake superior rocks!!!!! Behold!!! He is among us!!!!!!

[@kendramanuel1276]

All are beautiful! But my favorite is the last one. Thank you ✌️🧡😃

[@karenpacker8862]

None of these were boring!!All really pretty!!! Enjoyed watching you slice them!!

[@MichiganRocks]

I like them all too, it's just that the first one doesn't have as much pattern as the others. I guess there is a pattern, but it's subtle.

[@CacklingChick]

Very informative and helpful!! Your teaching career definitely pays off. I wouldn't have thought how to slab the remainder of a rock until you showed the wood glued on it. Brilliant!! Thank you for sharing!! 😬👍🏻🪨⛏️

[@MichiganRocks]

I do my best to explain when I can.

[@valraycroom2654]

It always a surprise when you slice open a rock but that lasts one!!!!! EVERY SLICE was unique and beautiful!!!! as always thank you for sharing!! ❤️

[@MichiganRocks]

I couldn't stop cutting. Usually I cut the first few slabs and then weeks later I get around to cutting the rest. This one got cut the next day as soon as the glue dried.

[@elwynbrooks]

I feel like these would make gorgeous coaster sets!!

[@MichiganRocks]

My saw is a bit too small to cut rocks big enough for that, but some people do make coasters from rocks like these.

[@iforester4449]

Fascinating to see what is revealed, loved the last rock.

[@MichiganRocks]

That last one was great.

[@EriCraft]

Wow! I was most impressed with the last one in the slide show! It looked like outer space to me in a tannish color. So much color to it. Just wow!!!

[@MichiganRocks]

I really liked that one too.

[@saintjimmy2244]

Did real good. Good to see those do get better.👌👍

[@katherinedoughty839]

They are awesome...that last one is certainly a very nice surprise 👍

[@MichiganRocks]

It was just what I was hoping for.

[@landjgoff]

Wow! What fun.

[@mustafaibrisevic7492]

Bravo mister, svaka čast.

[@lilalightandlove421]

The last slabs were wild. Thanks for sharing!

[@MichiganRocks]

You're welcome!

[@storytimewithunclebill1998]

Those slabs came out nice. Good information on the rocks and saw. Was fun to watch. Great video

[@profesraelise]

Oh, man, that last one in particular is awesome!

[@MichiganRocks]

Yep, I was thrilled with that one. Tell Dave hi for me.

[@dlessard69]

I found myself checking each part of your gorgeous yard as well as the rocks.

[@MichiganRocks]

I tried to make the video a little more interesting by moving around. Here are a couple videos of my yard if you're interested. That's another hobby. Here are a couple videos of my yard if you want to see more: kzbin.info/www/bejne/laa0dYabmq-JobM kzbin.info/www/bejne/qX6anKiGoc9_mqc

[@carinanderson8239]

Fantastic stones. All were beautiful to see. I saw something like that last stone on another rockhounding video and the person called it galaxy stone. Gorgeous slabs. Thanks for sharing.

[@MichiganRocks]

That was Agate Dad's video. I saw that one too. Good name for it.

[@pugsmom1]

That last one is very cool

[@MichiganRocks]

Yeah, I thought so too.

[@tamran127]

Beautiful rocks! Beautiful yard!

[@MichiganRocks]

Thanks Tamara. Landscaping is another one of my hobbies.

[@amandadrinsinger6121]

I'll be honest, I really didn't appreciate the last stone until you had those close ups that totally changed my mind---!! 🤯

[@MichiganRocks]

I'm glad you came to appreciate it in the end.

[@dancrites453]

Great selection with some interesting surprises. Thanks for sharing...

[@dancrites453]

Any chance of a rotary/vibratory video specifically for Petoskeys in the near future? Thanks....

[@donnalantz7981]

Very beautiful. I now have my dual barrel and small lot-o tumblers. Can't wait to try them out.

[@MichiganRocks]

Good luck!

[@donnalantz7981]

@@MichiganRocks thank you

[@patriciahartless2095]

All of your cut rocks . Are so gorgeous . I love your idea . On making crosses out of the white one . The cross was beautiful . Have a great weekend.

[@MichiganRocks]

Thanks!

[@elsamarthafitzneryrra7545]

Que cortadora tan sorprendente y segura. Felicidades.

[@debzyj376]

Lovely pieces ! They would nice pendant and earring sets! Thank you for the video.

[@MichiganRocks]

I haven't made many earrings, but I plan to make a pendant or two out of that agate rock.

[@patiencep2667]

WOW! Amazing beauties from ho-hum outsides. I put my money into jewelry making and now I kinda wish I spent some on lapidary tools. You’re doing very well. ❤️❤️👌

[@MichiganRocks]

You just need to sell some jewelry to make a few buck to spend on lapidary equipment.

[@cmennare]

I love the idea of gluing the 2x4 to the rock. I am going to use that with my saws. Thanks!

[@MichiganRocks]

It has worked well for me.

[@sarahstrong7174]

Thankyou for showing us your work. You have a lovely face. That last rock was very special when cut into slices. It really brought out it's beauty.

[@MichiganRocks]

That last one was really cool. I liked it too.

[@sarahstrong7174]

It was special, with all those different natural colours & patterns in it

[@MACorrupt]

I really enjoyed that thank you so much excellent choice of rocks all so stunning!

[@MichiganRocks]

Glad you liked them!

[@doloresmanning9619]

Very nice Yard! And Rocks!

[@MichiganRocks]

Thanks!

[@karenb3690]

Nice rock slices, I just love the way they sound in your hand.

[@MichiganRocks]

And here I am, focused on how they look. I forgot to listen to them.

[@olkenhenry8560]

Cool, stone lays)))

[@markshvetsov161]

I love how you reply and like almost every comment, you are great !

[@MichiganRocks]

I am pretty awesome, aren't I? I'm not sure how much longer I can keep up with the comments, but I do enjoy talking with everyone.

[@markshvetsov161]

@@MichiganRocks no cap dawg

[@mbbuckeyes8386]

Excellent video as usual. Love seeing how the rock’s slice. Some are brilliant and others dull! My eyes hurt tho - it’s that yellow shirt! Ouch! Rock on!! Go Bucks!!

[@rhondajules7647]

I like liked the all white best ;so beautiful.The slide show is great 👍 .

[@MichiganRocks]

That white one is not my favorite, but for being a plain white rock, it is pretty cool. It's best viewed with light coming through it.

[@olumlamalar999]

Third one is pure beauty, good job and thanx 😊

[@MichiganRocks]

Glad you liked that one.

[@danksmoker420]

Amazing rocks. Love these types of videos

[@MichiganRocks]

I should probably do more of them.

[@candacefulsher4144]

You have some beautiful slices. The last one was definitely great!

[@MichiganRocks]

I thought so too. I was pretty excited about that one. Tell Mark Rob says hi.

[@richardjohnson8009]

wow that magnetite is badass

[@shahrulniza5286]

Wow. Gorgeous rocks!. Amazing that after slicing them....they looked much like slices of cured meat. The colors and textures are so vibrant. ☺

[@MichiganRocks]

You're about the third person to say they look like meat. I have seen some rocks that when sliced look almost exactly like bacon.

[@kimberlysnell724]

Wow! That last rock is awesome!

[@MichiganRocks]

I liked that one a lot too.

[@watrgrl2]

I bed you have some gorgeous rock slab coasters on your tables! A beautiful protective surface for your drink to sit.

[@MichiganRocks]

Actually I don't. I could make some, but they would absorb any water, so in the summer, the condensation would run right off the coaster onto the table.

[@rockinwitht9948]

I love the ‘what’s inside’ videos!!! These are gorgeous stones!!! The last one you cut is out of this world!!!! Agate Dad has cut stones very similar to yours; I believe he is calling them galaxy stones. Thanks for showing us the cuts!!

[@MichiganRocks]

Yes, I've seen his videos. In fact, he sent me some rocks once that I cut and polished for him.

[@rockinwitht9948]

Michigan Rocks I really love this community!!!

[@MichiganRocks]

@@rockinwitht9948 Me too!

[@profesraelise]

What a perfect piece of quartz! I'm always looking for pure white quartz but a nice, big chunk has thus far eluded me. Lucky guy!

[@MichiganRocks]

I found about five of those up in Lake Superior this summer. That's the only one I brought home. All of these rocks came from between Grand Marais and Vermillion Point (Near Whitefish Point).

[@profesraelise]

@@MichiganRocks I'm going, with or without the big guy, lol.

[@MichiganRocks]

@@profesraelise Yeah, the heck with him. Go!

[@RockhoundingLife]

Those turned out pretty nice. I like the last one a lot. Wasn’t expecting that!

[@MichiganRocks]

That last one was incredible. It's by far my favorite.

[@margaretlynch1494]

Really fascinating!

[@laurat5143]

You're last stone reminds me of a galaxy stone. Loved it by the way. Thank you 😊

[@MichiganRocks]

I think Taylor (Agate Dad) coined that term. I think the rock in this video is the same as what he finds in Minnesota.

[@heatherlawrence1896]

Very beautiful!

[@markhosbach9420]

Wow! Beautiful and amazing. The geologic history of the earth held in your hand. I’ve never seen anything like that agate rock before. That one is special. Thanks for showing and sharing. On another note, nice production and editing work with this video.

[@MichiganRocks]

Thanks, I put a few hours of time into this one. Actually, most of my videos take a few hours to make, but I tried to make the little saw sequences a bit quicker. I want to try to keep improving my video skills, I feel like I'm getting into a rut.

[@markhosbach9420]

Michigan Rocks I know what you mean. I have a very small KZbin channel, so struggle with the same challenges. You’re doing great!

[@MichiganRocks]

@@markhosbach9420 Thanks!

[@SherryAustinMcginley]

Those were really pretty! The last one was amazing! 👍👍

[@MichiganRocks]

I love that last one too.

[@tedzilla5826]

Great video. Thank you Go Michigan.

[@MichiganRocks]

Go Blue!

[@themidwesternrockhound388]

Really cool stuff!

[@kit2130]

Interesting! You never know what you're going to get! I liked the sound of the sliced rock pieces 😊

[@MichiganRocks]

I didn't notice the sound. I have had people comment on the sound of my tumbled stones clinking together as I move them around.

[@shelleylindquist9452]

me too

[@andrewp.schubert2417]

Those are some nice rocks. Your yard looks beautiful.

[@MichiganRocks]

Thanks, gardening and landscaping is one of my other hobbies. You might like these two videos: Landscape: kzbin.info/www/bejne/laa0dYabmq-JobM Fire Pit: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qX6anKiGoc9_mqc

[@Smallathe]

Nice cuts!!! Loved the quartz and magnetite the most. Really lovely rocks. Thanks for sharing!

[@MichiganRocks]

I'm glad you liked them. I like he quartz too, even if I called it boring. There's not much pattern, but there is a subtle pattern there and it's just so darn white. I can't think of too many other natural things around here that are that white except snow and maybe egrets.

[@Smallathe]

Agreed. The crystals in the Quartz are very subtles but it shows... I wonder... Thinking on my kitchen (fake) marble - some types of spices (tumeric) tend to dye the area if you don't wipe these away. Is there enough space between these crystals to allow dyes to enter? If you place it in mug with tumeric - will it become yellow? One of my colleagues dyes natural cloths such as cotton and wool by placing leaves on the white/undyed fabric and boils them (tightly bound together). she gets really lovely leaf design shapes and colors - as the leaves dye the cloth... every leaf type has it's own pattern, color and so on. It's a stable dye too. I wonder if something like that would be possible with a Quartz stone... That would be interesting!

[@MichiganRocks]

@@Smallathe I'm generally opposed to dyed stones. Those dyed Brazilian agates look so fake to me. I might feel a little different about using more natural dyes like you suggested. Those leaf dyed fabrics sound really cool. She can't get fall colors to stick, can she? Edit: I have now watched a video on eco-printing. I didn't see that in my evening's activities.

[@Smallathe]

@@MichiganRocks hi. Agreed on syntgetic dyes vs. Natural. Each leaf type ans even side generates different colors and effects... so just pick your leaf... :)

[@tonywild3588]

Those rocks had lovely patterns and markings in them. Love the last one with the agates in it. Was some amazing colours. You have a beautiful garden to.

[@MichiganRocks]

Yep, that last one was incredible. Glad you like my yard, I tried to move around a little to keep things a bit more interesting. If you haven't seen them, I made a couple videos about my landscape last summer. kzbin.info/www/bejne/laa0dYabmq-JobM kzbin.info/www/bejne/qX6anKiGoc9_mqc

[@tonywild3588]

@@MichiganRocks Thank you for sharing the two links to your garden projects. I wouldn't exactly say a small yard. You have a very large garden that's looks great. You have put in a lot of graft and hard work into it and looks amazing with the rocks and plants. I like your fire pit area, so many good ideas and lots of added interest. Your house is amazing to.

[@MichiganRocks]

@@tonywild3588 I got into gardening when we bought our first house and it came with some small gardens around the house. Then when we built this house, I had a big, blank slate. It took me quite a few years of adding a little at a time to get it the way it is now. Lots of fun projects.

[@savagesquirrel9828]

Beautiful rocks. Neat saw. Amazing weeping cypress!

[@MichiganRocks]

Thanks. I like to refer to that tree as a “Chamaecyparis nootkatensis Glauca Pendula”. Makes me feel fancy when I say it that way.

[@savagesquirrel9828]

@@MichiganRocks wow...what a mouth full! I think I’ll call him , “Shaggy.”😀

[@MichiganRocks]

@@savagesquirrel9828 Or mayb “Droopy”.

[@lisamurphy4495]

That last rock is so interesting!

[@anitav9612]

Gorgeous!!!

[@anitav9612]

I think I will attempt to do this! Looks so interesting! What type of lapidary machine is that and how much does it cost?

[@garytrent1]

Very nice Thanks for sharing

[@thestonecraftingworkshop7490]

Hi, great video with lots of useful information. Love the saw, thank you!

[@MichiganRocks]

You're welcome. I have only watched a few of your videos, so I don't know if you have a saw or not.

[@thestonecraftingworkshop7490]

@@MichiganRocks When I was working I had a big old clipper saw. Now I am retired-ish I rigged up converted chop saw with a water feed, that works really well but is just a tad scary!

[@alienfembot]

Wow. This was awesome!

[@MichiganRocks]

Glad you liked it!

[@TinaHyde]

Way cool. I love that agate olive loaf! 😍

[@MichiganRocks]

People have been comparing that one to cells and galaxies, but your comparison is the most unique.

[@TinaHyde]

Michigan Rocks I much prefer the agate version of olive loaf to the actual meat version. 🤮

[@MichiganRocks]

@@TinaHyde I like olives. Olive loaf is just so-so though.

[@mollywilliams1978]

Absolutely beautiful!! And that "galaxy stone" as Agate dad calls it is absolutely beautiful!! Think can part with a slab!! 😁 It's so stunning!!

[@MichiganRocks]

That last one was a beauty. It’s the only one iI have ever found like that.

[@mollywilliams1978]

It's so beautiful!! 😃

[@helencalnan.30]

Great Video.Very Interesting.Nature is Amazing.

[@MichiganRocks]

God does some nice work, doesn't he?

[@lisacenturelli3239]

Have you ever/or ever thought about taking the slices and making a counter top with clear resin in between the rocks? It would look sooo awesome. Maybe start out with something small like a bathroom and work your way up to the kitchen counters???

[@MichiganRocks]

My wife would never go for that, but it would look pretty cool. I would like to make a table with a glass top and a spot to put tumbled rocks underneath someday.

[@captpaul8827]

Neat video, Rob! I agree the older saws were brutes compared to the new ones. All rocks are interesting in their own way..... must be the geologist in me coming out! 😁

[@MichiganRocks]

I have never used a new one because they’re too darn expensive, but I’m happy with my old one.