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Cutting Lake Superior Rocks 2020

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Michigan Rocks

Michigan Rocks

Күн бұрын

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@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks 4 жыл бұрын
If you like seeing rocks from Michigan cut, then you might like this playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLqNINgwEkm-IiJbB3f-jfHPU37xhgRyLA
@amazingsupermaster7757
@amazingsupermaster7757 4 жыл бұрын
Very nice stone cutting collection 💎 God bless you 💎 best of luck 💎 Thanks...
@mawi1172
@mawi1172 4 жыл бұрын
Did anyone tell you, you're holding them in the glare. We can't see them very well.
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks 4 жыл бұрын
@@mawi1172 That's what the slideshow at the end is for. Sorry about the glare.
@wyomingadventures
@wyomingadventures 4 жыл бұрын
Love your list Rob! It's so cool to see what's inside the rocks.
@nancygaxiola5412
@nancygaxiola5412 2 жыл бұрын
Did you make cabs from the last on
@greeneyedgirlina
@greeneyedgirlina 10 ай бұрын
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
@MichiganRocks 10 ай бұрын
I haven't had olive loaf in years. Better than just plain bologna, since I love olives.
@Offroader451-rm5jz
@Offroader451-rm5jz Ай бұрын
@@MichiganRocks Don't forget the pickle pimento
@markshvetsov161
@markshvetsov161 3 жыл бұрын
I love how you reply and like almost every comment, you are great !
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks 3 жыл бұрын
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
@markshvetsov161 3 жыл бұрын
@@MichiganRocks no cap dawg
@skmfreespirit4167
@skmfreespirit4167 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing the coolest hobby!
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks 3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@gingermackeen5741
@gingermackeen5741 4 жыл бұрын
Very nice! Agate Dad calls that last one "galaxy rock" for good reason!
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks 4 жыл бұрын
Yes, I saw that video. Good name.
@JenniferTacbas
@JenniferTacbas 4 жыл бұрын
Yes, we’re from the Agate Dad channel & the last rock was our favorite!
@virginiarocks
@virginiarocks 4 жыл бұрын
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
@MichiganRocks 4 жыл бұрын
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
@linda2123 4 жыл бұрын
Anita C Like.
@NurseMickiLea
@NurseMickiLea 4 жыл бұрын
Very cool! Loved seeing the inside of the last one! Reminded me of the model of the cell from biology class🤣🤣🤣🤣♥️♥️♥️♥️
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks 4 жыл бұрын
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
@linda2123 4 жыл бұрын
Petersen Like.
@McShaganpronouncedShaegen
@McShaganpronouncedShaegen 3 жыл бұрын
I was thinking the exact same thing.
@nevalyashka9254
@nevalyashka9254 3 жыл бұрын
Reminded me of nougat 😅
@Ohiogrown11
@Ohiogrown11 Жыл бұрын
I definitely wasn't expecting that last one to be so colorful!
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks Жыл бұрын
Surprise!
@lisacenturelli3239
@lisacenturelli3239 4 жыл бұрын
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
@MichiganRocks 4 жыл бұрын
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.
@emdee7744
@emdee7744 3 жыл бұрын
Cool. Thanks for the reveal of their inner selves. Love the rocks!
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks 3 жыл бұрын
Slicing rocks is fun. I've just started up for the spring again.
@sarejen6868
@sarejen6868 4 жыл бұрын
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
@MichiganRocks 4 жыл бұрын
It's always fun to see what's lurking inside.
@TheSongwritingCat
@TheSongwritingCat 2 жыл бұрын
These are absolutely gorgeous. Seeing the slabs, I understand how this could become an addictive hobby. Each cross-section is unique.
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@ridgerunner66
@ridgerunner66 4 жыл бұрын
Ask and ye shall receive. Those were amazing. I love how slicing them reveals even more beauty. Thanks for sharing.
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks 4 жыл бұрын
It's always fun seeing what's inside.
@kiahgypsykarma
@kiahgypsykarma 3 жыл бұрын
That last rock is so interesting. This was a fun one to watch... process of cutting them. Great colors too
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks 3 жыл бұрын
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.
@brendamariatuazon7444
@brendamariatuazon7444 3 жыл бұрын
Wow!Those all that is Amazing.
@pugsmom1
@pugsmom1 3 жыл бұрын
That last one is very cool
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I thought so too.
@TheSherouktalaat
@TheSherouktalaat 3 жыл бұрын
I am so impressed with this machine you are using and I would appreciate your advice how exactly to make one like it Many thanks
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks 3 жыл бұрын
My saw is not homemade. It's a very old Lortone ST-10. Lortone doesn't make them anymore, but there are a lot of slab saws still being made. I don't have experience with the other ones, so I can't give you advice on what to buy. Some people do make their own saws, but that's beyond my capabilities. I'd suggest searching the Rock Tumbling Hobby forums for some discussions about saws. forum.rocktumblinghobby.com
@shannon3x3
@shannon3x3 4 жыл бұрын
Wow!! The last one is by far the coolest, id love to find one like that!!! Lucky...lol thanks so much for sharing!!
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks 4 жыл бұрын
That's the only one like that I've ever found. I'll be keeping my eye out for more in the future.
@shannon3x3
@shannon3x3 4 жыл бұрын
@@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!!!
@kseaglass8920
@kseaglass8920 2 жыл бұрын
How cool 😎 a window agate
@karenpacker8862
@karenpacker8862 4 жыл бұрын
None of these were boring!!All really pretty!!! Enjoyed watching you slice them!!
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks 4 жыл бұрын
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.
@sreihart
@sreihart 4 ай бұрын
Loved the last one with all the spots! It reminds me of looking at a fluid under a microscope. Good job Rob!
@FreggFaerie
@FreggFaerie 4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful! I especially love the last picture that shows slices of all the rocks, what a cool contrast!
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks 4 жыл бұрын
I thought the thumbnail turned out pretty good too. It's a nice variety of rocks.
@linda2123
@linda2123 4 жыл бұрын
Sophia DaLovingLioness Lake.
@tinkerbellblue5142
@tinkerbellblue5142 4 жыл бұрын
Those are beautiful, thanks for sharing 🥰🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks 4 жыл бұрын
I like to share.
@paulcarder8032
@paulcarder8032 4 жыл бұрын
Good job sawing! What glue do you use for gluing the rock to a block of wood?
@shelleylindquist9452
@shelleylindquist9452 3 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure but I would try Superglue?
@craigyingst4299
@craigyingst4299 4 жыл бұрын
Fun to watch. I've always loved rocks. What kind of saw are you using?
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks 4 жыл бұрын
It's a Lortone ST-10. It's no longer made.
@speakingofmypets
@speakingofmypets 3 жыл бұрын
Hi. My husband and I really like your videos. We’ve been wondering what you do with all the rocks you find and tumble and polish. Do you sell them or keep them all?
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks 3 жыл бұрын
Click on my channel name to see a lot of videos showing what I do with slabs. I make jewelry and other things. Here’s a video about what I do with the tumbled rocks: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oIucdaGpbs6ijpo
@speakingofmypets
@speakingofmypets 3 жыл бұрын
@@MichiganRocks cool!!
@jimknarr
@jimknarr 4 жыл бұрын
The galaxy rock slabs at the end were stunning. I think you posted a video of your Yooper beach hunt when you found that rock. Can you remind me which of your videos showed you finding it?
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks 4 жыл бұрын
I was trying to remember that myself, but I don't remember. I'm pretty sure it was one of these: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fIWkp2SHn6ueiNk kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKOslKSegZqomJo kzbin.info/www/bejne/hn-ypYtsrr5snMk
@jimknarr
@jimknarr 4 жыл бұрын
@@MichiganRocks That first video shows it at 5:32. Thanks!
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks 4 жыл бұрын
@@jimknarr Thanks Jim. I'll stick a link to it in the description.
@jimknarr
@jimknarr 4 жыл бұрын
@@MichiganRocks Perfect!
@StudioBlueGrid
@StudioBlueGrid 3 жыл бұрын
What kind of glue do you use for the wood to hold the rock in place?
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks 3 жыл бұрын
Lately I have been using Elmer's wood glue. I have also used Titebond II. I don't use waterproof glues because then I can't soak them in water to remove the last piece from the wood.
@sarahstrong7174
@sarahstrong7174 4 жыл бұрын
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
@MichiganRocks 4 жыл бұрын
That last one was really cool. I liked it too.
@sarahstrong7174
@sarahstrong7174 4 жыл бұрын
It was special, with all those different natural colours & patterns in it
@sarahstrong7174
@sarahstrong7174 4 жыл бұрын
It would be great if you could cut Dove shapes out of the white Quartz. I do not know if there is a way to do that.
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks 4 жыл бұрын
There's a way to do that: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4bRnZ2Md52ImMU kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4O6imuweJeckMU Find me a simple dove shape and I'll consider making one.
@pennyhoward3438
@pennyhoward3438 4 жыл бұрын
You got those in the correct order!! That last one was truly awesome. Thanks for sharing.
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks 4 жыл бұрын
I got the first and last in the correct order. The other three were a toss up for me.
@carinanderson8239
@carinanderson8239 4 жыл бұрын
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
@MichiganRocks 4 жыл бұрын
That was Agate Dad's video. I saw that one too. Good name for it.
@profesraelise
@profesraelise 4 жыл бұрын
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
@MichiganRocks 4 жыл бұрын
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
@profesraelise 4 жыл бұрын
@@MichiganRocks I'm going, with or without the big guy, lol.
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks 4 жыл бұрын
@@profesraelise Yeah, the heck with him. Go!
@tonywild3588
@tonywild3588 4 жыл бұрын
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
@MichiganRocks 4 жыл бұрын
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
@tonywild3588 4 жыл бұрын
@@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
@MichiganRocks 4 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@ShoonitStSinta
@ShoonitStSinta 4 жыл бұрын
I love everything about the video. I hope you'll get more green rocks and make those cute turtles
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks 4 жыл бұрын
I have lots of green rocks slabbed and ready to go. In fact, I just pulled a turtle bottom out of the last batch of tumbled rocks.
@ShoonitStSinta
@ShoonitStSinta 4 жыл бұрын
@@MichiganRocks your turtles are absolutely adorable and I want 500
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks 4 жыл бұрын
@@ShoonitStSinta That's going to be a while at the saw and grinder.
@CacklingChick
@CacklingChick Жыл бұрын
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
@MichiganRocks Жыл бұрын
I do my best to explain when I can.
@dlessard69
@dlessard69 4 жыл бұрын
I found myself checking each part of your gorgeous yard as well as the rocks.
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks 4 жыл бұрын
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
@CityRockhounding
@CityRockhounding 3 жыл бұрын
These slabs turned out really cool. Great job! The patterns are amazing!
@watrgrl2
@watrgrl2 3 жыл бұрын
I bed you have some gorgeous rock slab coasters on your tables! A beautiful protective surface for your drink to sit.
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks 3 жыл бұрын
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.
@malcolmsplace
@malcolmsplace 4 жыл бұрын
They all looked great. Will you polish any of them? I would love to see that last rock polished. Regards Malcolm
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks 4 жыл бұрын
The only ones I would consider polishing as is are the slabs from the last rock. Most likely I won't though. I would like to try to make a pendant or several pendants from them.
@linda2123
@linda2123 4 жыл бұрын
malcolmsplace Like.
@elwynbrooks
@elwynbrooks 3 жыл бұрын
I feel like these would make gorgeous coaster sets!!
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks 3 жыл бұрын
My saw is a bit too small to cut rocks big enough for that, but some people do make coasters from rocks like these.
@RonSheely
@RonSheely 21 күн бұрын
That makes good sense. I have quite a few stones based on your personal perfection criteria, that I can tumble now - agate, jade, jasper, etc. Gonna start easy ...
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks 21 күн бұрын
Good plan!
@EriCraftCreations
@EriCraftCreations 4 жыл бұрын
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
@MichiganRocks 4 жыл бұрын
I really liked that one too.
@valraycroom2654
@valraycroom2654 4 жыл бұрын
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
@MichiganRocks 4 жыл бұрын
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.
@SamsonsamSim
@SamsonsamSim 4 жыл бұрын
All very nice slabs! I can't remember where I saw them but the spotted greenish colored rock would make nice sun catchers!
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks 4 жыл бұрын
I suppose it would.
@rockinwitht9948
@rockinwitht9948 4 жыл бұрын
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
@MichiganRocks 4 жыл бұрын
Yes, I've seen his videos. In fact, he sent me some rocks once that I cut and polished for him.
@rockinwitht9948
@rockinwitht9948 4 жыл бұрын
Michigan Rocks I really love this community!!!
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks 4 жыл бұрын
@@rockinwitht9948 Me too!
@patiencep2667
@patiencep2667 4 жыл бұрын
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
@MichiganRocks 4 жыл бұрын
You just need to sell some jewelry to make a few buck to spend on lapidary equipment.
@shahrulniza5286
@shahrulniza5286 4 жыл бұрын
Wow. Gorgeous rocks!. Amazing that after slicing them....they looked much like slices of cured meat. The colors and textures are so vibrant. ☺
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks 4 жыл бұрын
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.
@nathankarnes1782
@nathankarnes1782 4 жыл бұрын
Another great video. Love the last rock, the slabs with the colorful veining along with the eyes were amazing!
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks 4 жыл бұрын
I guess it wasn't just me that liked that last rock. That seems to be the crowd favorite too.
@TheOldladyB
@TheOldladyB 4 жыл бұрын
The last one is absolutely stunning.
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks 4 жыл бұрын
I agree.
@lilalightandlove421
@lilalightandlove421 3 жыл бұрын
The last slabs were wild. Thanks for sharing!
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks 3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@josephstanley200
@josephstanley200 4 жыл бұрын
Wow that last one is so amazing Are you planing on polishing them or tumbling them? I’d love to see them after
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks 4 жыл бұрын
I don't plan to polish or tumble them. I'll make crosses out of the first four rocks, and the last one might become a pendant or several pendants.
@linda2123
@linda2123 4 жыл бұрын
joseph stanley Like.
@patriciahartless2095
@patriciahartless2095 4 жыл бұрын
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
@MichiganRocks 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@Indyanas_ocean_view
@Indyanas_ocean_view 4 жыл бұрын
I liked the slab at7:52. The formations inside the slab look like bubbles of rainbow liquid. 😍🥰💜
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks 4 жыл бұрын
I was thrilled with that rock. Lots of interesting stuff in there.
@Indyanas_ocean_view
@Indyanas_ocean_view 4 жыл бұрын
@@MichiganRocks That's my all time favorite rock slab.😍🥰💜
@mustafaibrisevic7492
@mustafaibrisevic7492 3 жыл бұрын
Bravo mister, svaka čast.
@doloresmanning9619
@doloresmanning9619 4 жыл бұрын
The last rock is the best. Love the colors and patterns.
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks 4 жыл бұрын
Me too.
@donnalantz7981
@donnalantz7981 4 жыл бұрын
Very beautiful. I now have my dual barrel and small lot-o tumblers. Can't wait to try them out.
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks 4 жыл бұрын
Good luck!
@donnalantz7981
@donnalantz7981 4 жыл бұрын
@@MichiganRocks thank you
@wyomingadventures
@wyomingadventures 4 жыл бұрын
They were all neat but the last one was amazing!
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks 4 жыл бұрын
Agreed!
@lisawillis8227
@lisawillis8227 4 жыл бұрын
I love white quartz, its simp,simple, and beautiful. Rose quartz is very nice too.
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks 4 жыл бұрын
White quartz really grabs my attention on the beach. I'm starting to really like it to make stone crosses out of.
@kendramanuel1276
@kendramanuel1276 2 жыл бұрын
All are beautiful! But my favorite is the last one. Thank you ✌️🧡😃
@annconnellan4902
@annconnellan4902 4 жыл бұрын
How did you ever spot that last rock. So beautiful when cut.
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks 4 жыл бұрын
I guess when you drive five hours just to spend three days walking the beaches looking for rocks, you tend to pay attention to details. If something looks unique, I typically pick it up and take a look.
@mbbuckeyes8386
@mbbuckeyes8386 4 жыл бұрын
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!!
@alczek
@alczek 4 жыл бұрын
Great videos. I'm retired and have now taken up rock hunting/ polishing as a new hobby. Great idea about the glue on the board. What type of glue? How do you get it off. Your choice in shirts hurts my eyes. Green and white more in tune with nature.
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks 4 жыл бұрын
I use wood glue. This time it was just “Elmer’s Wood Glue”. I have used Titebond II also. I remove it by soaking it in a bucket of water for a week or so. Don’t use waterproof glue because then you can’t soak it to remove it. Thankfully I don’t have to see you in your green shirts. As you watch more of my videos, I think the maize and blue will grow on you.
@catfunksfabulousfinds
@catfunksfabulousfinds 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing! I'm always finding rocks here in Oregon and there are several I done know what they are called. I love the Quartzsite we have from Southern Oregon. Lots of Red Jasper, Aventurine & agates.
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks 4 жыл бұрын
Oregon seems to have lots of fun rocks. You have a lot of obsidian there too.
@karenb3690
@karenb3690 4 жыл бұрын
Nice rock slices, I just love the way they sound in your hand.
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks 4 жыл бұрын
And here I am, focused on how they look. I forgot to listen to them.
@lorrets9775
@lorrets9775 4 жыл бұрын
Some of those are very pretty. The last ones are my favourite. I'm thinking of trying to make a stained glass window, and after looking at how pretty some stones are (agate), I wonder if they would be suitable to use. At least use some of my collection
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks 4 жыл бұрын
I think that would be cool. Of course, you'd have to use translucent rocks. The only suitable rock from this batch would be the white quartz.
@lorrets9775
@lorrets9775 4 жыл бұрын
I got the idea from a channel, making a window of a heron. He used a glass bead for its eye.
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks 4 жыл бұрын
@@lorrets9775 That sounds cool.
@katherinedoughty839
@katherinedoughty839 4 жыл бұрын
They are awesome...that last one is certainly a very nice surprise 👍
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks 4 жыл бұрын
It was just what I was hoping for.
@johnconklin9039
@johnconklin9039 4 жыл бұрын
Wow, those are really stunning. Do you ever sell any?
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks 4 жыл бұрын
Nope, sorry.
@shelleylindquist9452
@shelleylindquist9452 3 жыл бұрын
@@MichiganRocks Maybe they might make for some nice pieces of jewelry etc.. when polished 😊
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks 2 жыл бұрын
@@shelleylindquist9452 Yes, I make jewelry out of slabs. I also make little stone crosses, Christmas ornaments, and other things.
@laurat5143
@laurat5143 2 жыл бұрын
You're last stone reminds me of a galaxy stone. Loved it by the way. Thank you 😊
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks 2 жыл бұрын
I think Taylor (Agate Dad) coined that term. I think the rock in this video is the same as what he finds in Minnesota.
@pamcarter6595
@pamcarter6595 4 жыл бұрын
Your so talented.. I have seen people take those cut pieces and they paint pictures on them and put them on a little stand ...very nice..
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks 4 жыл бұрын
I wouldn't be able to cover the pictures that God has already painted on them. I'd do that sort of project with plain gray rocks.
@bulletman124XXL
@bulletman124XXL 2 жыл бұрын
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!!!
@RockhoundingLife
@RockhoundingLife 4 жыл бұрын
Those turned out pretty nice. I like the last one a lot. Wasn’t expecting that!
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks 4 жыл бұрын
That last one was incredible. It's by far my favorite.
@NightSkyGuardian
@NightSkyGuardian 4 жыл бұрын
What kind of saw is that? I’ve been trying to slice rocks with an old tile saw but the blade is too short for 99% of my rocks.
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks 4 жыл бұрын
This is a ten inch saw, so I can only cut rocks about 3.5 inches tall, maybe a little more. This is a Lortone ST-10, which is very similar to a Lortone LS-10. Lortone doesn't make either saw anymore, but you can sometimes find them used. I think my saw was made in the seventies.
@cmennare
@cmennare 4 жыл бұрын
@@MichiganRocks You can purchase new saws through many sites online. I like Kingsley North, but they can be real expensive.
@cmennare
@cmennare 4 жыл бұрын
Another good way to find equipment is to find your local rock club. I was surprised to find out how many local rock clubs there are around the country. I find that many of the members of the clubs know where to find stuff that they consider reasonable. Some of them even have members that are retiring and need to sell off their tools in order to move.
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks 4 жыл бұрын
@@cmennare Yes, I know you can buy them new, but as you said, they're very expensive new. I was responding to the original question about what kind of saw I have. My model is not available new. Good tip on the rock club. I didn't think of that because there are no rock clubs in my area.
@cmennare
@cmennare 4 жыл бұрын
​@@MichiganRocks Midwest Federation of Mineralogical and Geological Societies is a group of Rock Clubs in the mid-west. Michigan is covered in the group and there are 21 clubs in Michigan that belong to them. If you go to their website, there is a listing by state of which clubs in that state are members of the federation. If you click on the club name it gives contact info for the club. Clubs can be very helpful with tools or just identification. Rockhounds love to talk about rocks and where to find them.
@profesraelise
@profesraelise 4 жыл бұрын
Oh, man, that last one in particular is awesome!
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks 4 жыл бұрын
Yep, I was thrilled with that one. Tell Dave hi for me.
@mollywilliams1978
@mollywilliams1978 4 жыл бұрын
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
@MichiganRocks 4 жыл бұрын
That last one was a beauty. It’s the only one iI have ever found like that.
@mollywilliams1978
@mollywilliams1978 4 жыл бұрын
It's so beautiful!! 😃
@Smallathe
@Smallathe 4 жыл бұрын
Nice cuts!!! Loved the quartz and magnetite the most. Really lovely rocks. Thanks for sharing!
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks 4 жыл бұрын
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
@Smallathe 4 жыл бұрын
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
@MichiganRocks 4 жыл бұрын
@@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
@Smallathe 4 жыл бұрын
@@MichiganRocks hi. Agreed on syntgetic dyes vs. Natural. Each leaf type ans even side generates different colors and effects... so just pick your leaf... :)
@cmennare
@cmennare 4 жыл бұрын
I love the idea of gluing the 2x4 to the rock. I am going to use that with my saws. Thanks!
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks 4 жыл бұрын
It has worked well for me.
@candacefulsher4144
@candacefulsher4144 4 жыл бұрын
You have some beautiful slices. The last one was definitely great!
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks 4 жыл бұрын
I thought so too. I was pretty excited about that one. Tell Mark Rob says hi.
@rhondajules7647
@rhondajules7647 4 жыл бұрын
I like liked the all white best ;so beautiful.The slide show is great 👍 .
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks 4 жыл бұрын
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.
@sandyottmyers374
@sandyottmyers374 4 жыл бұрын
So love all that you share. That last rock was crazy cool! Thank you.
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks 4 жыл бұрын
I thought that last one was really cool too. I'll be keeping my eyes open for those in the future.
@AmericangypC
@AmericangypC 4 жыл бұрын
Is there an online resource/catalog to help identify rocks? I collect anything that looks interesting on my beach trips but not sure what most of them are.
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks 4 жыл бұрын
I have a couple books on rocks from the Great Lakes, and I've seen some online Great Lakes rock guides, but I don't know where right off the top of my head.
@SouthernOntarioSasquatch
@SouthernOntarioSasquatch 4 жыл бұрын
Loved this! Beautiful stones :) Thanks so much for sharing!
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks 4 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked them.
@markhosbach9420
@markhosbach9420 4 жыл бұрын
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
@MichiganRocks 4 жыл бұрын
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
@markhosbach9420 4 жыл бұрын
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
@MichiganRocks 4 жыл бұрын
@@markhosbach9420 Thanks!
@andrewp.schubert2417
@andrewp.schubert2417 4 жыл бұрын
Those are some nice rocks. Your yard looks beautiful.
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks 4 жыл бұрын
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
@gayle8153
@gayle8153 4 жыл бұрын
That was a lot of fun! I thought they were all beautiful. Now I wish I had a saw to slab rocks with, hehehe!
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks 4 жыл бұрын
Save your pennies and look for a used one. I have four saws and I bought all of them used. The old ones were built better than some of the new ones and they're also a lot cheaper used. Of course, you may have to do some work or hire someone to do some repairs if it's old. I have done both.
@linda2123
@linda2123 4 жыл бұрын
Gayle Like.
@tamran127
@tamran127 4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful rocks! Beautiful yard!
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tamara. Landscaping is another one of my hobbies.
@edivaughan1746
@edivaughan1746 2 жыл бұрын
All gorgeous love love them all. Thank you
@BongwaterJones
@BongwaterJones 4 ай бұрын
I wonder if there are some mini greenstones in that last one ya sliced. Would love to see that cabbed
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks 4 ай бұрын
I threw a piece of that one in the tumbler and the matrix was very soft. The little agate inclusions held up but the rock around them really wore down. I still know exactly where those slabs are and I should really try cabbing on.
@cherylberry1613
@cherylberry1613 4 жыл бұрын
Oh I watched a video from another rock enthusiasts from your general area. He found a rock that is unique. He was allowed to name it even.It is called a Yooper or something close to that. The stone glows at night when you shine a flashlight on them. Very unique and cool. If you haven't seen or heard of it I will try to share to you.
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks 4 жыл бұрын
I'm disappointed, Cheryl. You missed my Yooperlite video! Now you have a homework assignment: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bandf5yHorCje9k
@cherylberry1613
@cherylberry1613 4 жыл бұрын
Well this will never do!! I am going to go watch it right now 😉
@pennyh9445
@pennyh9445 3 жыл бұрын
I'd love some slices from the leopard spotted rock , the last one you cut. Beautiful work.
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks 3 жыл бұрын
I tumbled an end cut from that rock and it didn't go well. The matrix is softer than the little agates.
@ericcardel254
@ericcardel254 4 жыл бұрын
Hi, I was at Duluth a few weeks ago. I found a few interesting rocks and also something that appears to be molten aluminum. Kind of curious about it.
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks 4 жыл бұрын
The melted aluminum is probably exactly that. It's pretty common to find an aluminum can that someone threw into a bonfire.
@savagesquirrel9828
@savagesquirrel9828 4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful rocks. Neat saw. Amazing weeping cypress!
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks 4 жыл бұрын
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
@savagesquirrel9828 4 жыл бұрын
@@MichiganRocks wow...what a mouth full! I think I’ll call him , “Shaggy.”😀
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks 4 жыл бұрын
@@savagesquirrel9828 Or mayb “Droopy”.
@debzyj376
@debzyj376 4 жыл бұрын
Lovely pieces ! They would nice pendant and earring sets! Thank you for the video.
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks 4 жыл бұрын
I haven't made many earrings, but I plan to make a pendant or two out of that agate rock.
@kit2130
@kit2130 4 жыл бұрын
Interesting! You never know what you're going to get! I liked the sound of the sliced rock pieces 😊
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks 4 жыл бұрын
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
@shelleylindquist9452 3 жыл бұрын
me too
@dancrites453
@dancrites453 4 жыл бұрын
Great selection with some interesting surprises. Thanks for sharing...
@dancrites453
@dancrites453 4 жыл бұрын
Any chance of a rotary/vibratory video specifically for Petoskeys in the near future? Thanks....
@iforester4449
@iforester4449 4 жыл бұрын
Fascinating to see what is revealed, loved the last rock.
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks 4 жыл бұрын
That last one was great.
@AetherTerrain
@AetherTerrain 3 жыл бұрын
Wow, those are beaitiful I live 2 minutes walking distance from Lake Erie in Ohio and Ive collected large amounts of these rocks. Ive also been lucky enough to find a few septarian dragon eggs, or calcite and argonite. So beautiful.
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks 2 жыл бұрын
I found some lightning stones in southern Lake Michigan. Cool rocks.
@storytimewithunclebill1998
@storytimewithunclebill1998 3 жыл бұрын
Those slabs came out nice. Good information on the rocks and saw. Was fun to watch. Great video
@gatophantasma
@gatophantasma 2 жыл бұрын
Only the ONE according to the prophecy could possibly cut 5 lake superior rocks!!!!! Behold!!! He is among us!!!!!!
@klee8960
@klee8960 4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful day, I work in Port Huron, going to Lakeport next weekend, and I will be looking for rocks😃
@MichiganRocks
@MichiganRocks 4 жыл бұрын
Good luck! I hope you find lots.
@klee8960
@klee8960 4 жыл бұрын
@@MichiganRocks thank you!
@kaycure8629
@kaycure8629 4 жыл бұрын
I was there a little more than a week ago. Not much beach and lots of people sitting on what beach was there.
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