Cutting & Polishing a 1.2lb Lake Superior Agate & other Agates | Lapidary

[@AgateDad]

Thanks for watching everyone! If you enjoyed this video, leave a LIKE and don't forget to subscribe kzbin.info :) Also, check out Hi-Tech Diamond products here: hitechdiamond.com?aff=22

[@tgfcujhb7583]

Nice saw but you will want to get a little rubber boot for the power switch, wet fingers will eventually shock you. Trust me I know!👍

[@AgateDad]

@@tgfcujhb7583 it has a rubber boot 👍

[@tgfcujhb7583]

I can still see metal, it has a plastic cap not full waterproofing boot

[@AgateDad]

I see what you mean now 👍

[@da_birdman6800]

Me from the future: Wow it's so clean!!! That beautiful machine is still going strong. You Rock!!

[@ieatcaribou7852]

That’s really awesome, I’m glad you got sponsored.

[@jackieboxer9702]

I live vicariously through other people's hobbies that I would like to do some day but I know I never will. So thanks.

[@alexkiminki8380]

That was hilarious 39 lbs thats heavy one hand picks it up lmao I wasn’t expecting that almost spit my coffee out 😂

[@AgateDad]

Haha glad someone "picked up" on that 😏

[@Timothious_Maximus]

Was gonna say the same, but looks like I'm late to the party.

[@KatyDidRocks]

Taylor, love the editing. So awesome you have a slab saw now!

[@AgateDad]

So happy too ☺ thanks!!

[@KatyDidRocks]

The closeups of those agates made me shout. :)

[@AgateDad]

Did you also...let it all out! Lol tears for fears

[@CC-xk6cp]

Hi again TAYLOR New saw is terrific for you and perfect timing! Happy you tried cutting that big one. If you don't try you'd never know what surprise you'd find inside! Thinking it's worth it no matter what. You're getting all set up now to do great things. So happy for you! Looking forward to all the future treasures... Excited the weather will soon be more comfortable so you can cut loose and hit the beaches and maybe some new spots too in your gorgeous area. Thx as always for sharing. Great fun watching all you do. Catcha next time...

[@AgateDad]

I agree! Many good times to come!

[@chrisvos2721]

I watch you channel and get inspiried with all the other crafts i do. Thanks!!!!

[@AgateDad]

That makes me smile ❤

[@jozeecarr1239]

I love these kind of videos!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@AgateDad]

You rock!

[@kd7ign]

Well I just went out and chucked my tile saw in the river, sat down and cried. Wow what a neat saw.

[@AgateDad]

Hahah! Still a good saw!

[@MarlainaAtkins]

Absolutely beautiful! And congrats on the 10 incher... Hi-Tech sure is nice to do that. Cheers Taylor!

[@AgateDad]

So nice ❤

[@MarlainaAtkins]

@@AgateDad I cannot wait for more cuts with that baby... Right the heck on! 👊😎

[@JenniferTacbas]

Logan & I laughed hard at the box delivery/unboxing part of the video! Haha

[@AgateDad]

I'm glad haha

[@TheEagleviewer]

I loved the last rock! A bit of galaxy feeling. Agate part just added to it.

[@AgateDad]

Absolutely 💯

[@RockhoundingLife]

Haha!! Awesome intro! Entertaining video. That sag agate was top shelf dude!! 👌 Congrats on the successful partnership with Hi-Tech Diamond!

[@AgateDad]

Appreciate it bud!

[@sueiverson258]

That is one SWEEEEET tile saw. I love how lightweight it seemed too. 😉 The agates are stunning. I wonder how many saganite agates I tossed aside years ago! And they are lovely. There is a tire store in St. Joseph MN that has a red moss agate in its lobby ( at least I think that's what it is- it is not a laker for sure) that is the size of a large bone in ham or a bit larger. It must weigh over 100 lbs. They say they found it when constructing the store.

[@AgateDad]

Thats crazy, I'm going to Google it now

[@fantastic9346]

That beginning was hilarious! Also very nice sagenite and moss agate. Still can't believe you found an agate over a pound on the north shore! What a score!

[@peggyallen6084]

You make your sessions so great with your creative , so amusing antics. Loved the box lighting up and glowing when your new saw arrived.

[@406findings]

Nice new saw my man it's a great upgrade 👍now I gotta send you a good agate to cut i got a few to big for my saw that look promising.

[@AgateDad]

Please do!!!

[@1sec2midnight]

Hello AD, You're hilariously funny! Great video dude. Love the saw, it's awesome. The Sagenite agate is insane. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@OzoneFineArtVentures]

What a lovely new toy! Yay for Hi-Tech! That Sagenite is just fantastic, what beautiful finds. Great video!

[@jimlancaster6120]

Close ups were really great.

[@AgateDad]

Thanks Jim!

[@Ginger.outdoors]

Love this unboxing. 😅 great video! It was so relaxing to watch you polish the rocks. 😊

[@AgateDad]

Thanks 🙏

[@JanicePeterson-hv4us]

just really appreciate your enthusiasm at what you find inside. just loved the green bands

[@mittenstatelapidary6364]

Great editing my friend. That slab saw is awesome. I love our Hi-Tech flat lap.

[@AgateDad]

So glad you do! And thanks!

[@pattywpschoonbeck49]

Awesome! Love cutting agates and all. I have that ten inch High Tech Diamond and cut,cut and cut! So fun to see what’s inside. Yours turned out really pretty. Thanks for the video!

[@AgateDad]

I'm glad they turned out as well!

[@marygronert6757]

Hello. The white cut rock looked like winter inside. Like frost on window glass. Pretty in a unique way.

[@aliencat11]

Wow, those are some gorgeous agates! So happy to see you recieve that heavy saw! Thanks for sharing.

[@odettehillier3387]

I really enjoy watching you cut and polish, it would be great to see you do more amazing agates 🙂

[@AgateDad]

Will do!

[@randyshypkowski9805]

Great job on another video Taylor! Enjoyed the cutting/polishing of the agates!!!

[@icatz]

You're a great stand up, Taylor. TFS the pretty rocks and your awesome new saw. 💖🦅🦅

[@AgateDad]

Thank you 😊

[@phillipkenewell2225]

HaHa! I love the drama! glad you got a real lapidary saw. Much easier to work with!

[@1erinjames]

The red is do intense!! Love it :)

[@margiebrown7436]

Amazing agates. Great job polishing. I love the new saw. Awesome job editing. Great humor. LoL 😂

[@paulcarder8032]

You've got the best slab saw for the money on the market! I've got one and love it! The flat lap is great for polishing halves, but I like to cut slabs, small and large, then tumble polish them. For bigger slabs, I use a Lortone QT66 (2 6lb barrels) and a Lortone QT66 (1 12lb barrel). whatever you prefer, your saw is the best!

[@AgateDad]

I love it so far, going to be putting it to good use 😉

[@redhedhik-chik2510]

I could kick butt doing farm work with your strength: loved how you handled that "heavy" box!

[@AgateDad]

That shot was my way of flirting with my wife hahah she gets a kick out my my brute strength

[@paigelee6321]

Congrats on the new saw😊, thank you for sharing

[@GermanGemcutter]

Wow so many super beautiful Details in this sagenite...amazing👍 Thanks for the close ups

[@japhyryder66]

These turned so beautiful! Loved the video Taylor!

[@AgateDad]

Thank you!!

[@sandmaker]

Fun camera work. Loved the unboxing but I liked the new saw cutting the next. It's always a hope for what's inside and this time you had a lot of treasures. Nice detail with the pictures at the end. Be safe and stay healthy 😷⚒

[@ronaldsteele5740]

Super happy for you m8, that 10" wet saw is a dream. I too use the 7" and, aside from a concrete chop saw, have nothing else to slab or polish with yet. But I will persevere, your inspiration as guidance. I mean, my New Mexico & WI finds are not going to cut n polish themselves. I got Septarian Nodules. And several LS Agates way bigger than a softball (& you wouldn't believe where I am finding them even if I would tell ya). Thanks for all you do.

[@AgateDad]

Try me lol 😉

[@CityRockhounding]

Sweet intro, that's halirious. Love your humor. Love your excitement and passion. Wow, what agates, they're so beautiful inside! That's an awesome saw, one day soon, need to up my game!

[@AgateDad]

Saws are so fun! Opens up a whole new world

[@CityRockhounding]

@@AgateDad Yeah for sure. I can tell from your awesome videos. You open up some beautiful pieces of mind blowing rocks!

[@bulletman124XXL]

Great colors I would've never thought it would look like that inside. Pretty amazing

[@hukeaz]

That spray pattern is insane! I’ve never seen anything like that. Also, that slab saw was enough to make me salivate.... kind of a strange response to machinery but different strokes 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@sueiverson258]

I understand you. Lol

[@AgateDad]

You both are awesome haha

[@donnalantz7981]

Wow those were just so mind blowing beautiful. The details in them. I just can't say wow enough. I love the new saw too. Think I will have to check that one out for my next purchase. I too only have a 7" tile saw and am in need of a little larger one. I have some beautiful rocks I can't cut at this time. Awesome video. Give Bentley a pat too. Beautiful dog.

[@AgateDad]

Just gave him a cuddle for ya! He's a pretty boy!

[@donnalantz7981]

@@AgateDad I love dogs. I have 3 labs now. Bentley is a retriever though isn't he? I had 1 for 14 years. I miss mine still. And thank you.

[@AgateDad]

He sure is, English golden retriever

[@donnalantz7981]

@@AgateDad , thought so. He is beautiful. Mine was half golden retriever half black lab. He was a gift. Looked like a huge golden. Smart and a big lover. Loved kids.

[@AgateDad]

Sounds like a sweetie ❤

[@skeevy17]

when I have money, that is exactly what I want, in addition to a lapidary table so I can cab my prettiest small agates. So jealous! Someday.

[@AgateDad]

😊

[@velmamunoz3263]

That slab saw is sweet!

[@AgateDad]

Yesh!!

[@jennybetzful]

Wow! The sagenite is incredible! Thanks for sharing!

[@AgateDad]

Thanks for watching!

[@RagnarRocks]

Beauties! Congratulations on the saw upgrade! I've had to abandon cutting for now with my dumb skil tile saw, it's just not getting the job done.

[@AgateDad]

Thanks! Yeah after cutting with this I realized how aggressive my tile saw is, will be good for other curs down the road still

[@HansBeaz]

Awesome video & rocks man! I love watching the cut and polish videos. I just got my Hi-Tech flat lap and have been liking it a lot.

[@AgateDad]

It's fun! Thanks bud!

[@seashoremudlark3916]

Brain...I see it too. luv that sagenite agate

[@chattychickadee4192]

Beautifully done video! Thanks for sharing!

[@AgateDad]

Thanks 🙏

[@RufotrisRootedRockhound]

That looks like a blast! I can’t wait to get a saw and flat lap! It’s not going to be until this fall that I can buy them but I think about it daily 🤩

[@vivid23d53]

Very nice.. I love the first agate beautiful in the closeup shot

[@WorldofRockhounds]

Beautiful work!

[@AgateDad]

Thanks sir!

[@pamelabrown3020]

Hey, great thought to give us a good view of the rough sides....great for training the eyes.

[@AgateDad]

Happy it helped!

[@patriciakaufmann2229]

I think its GORGEOUS!!! Look at the cool msrkings!!@

[@mommyandmerock2622]

Omg lol 😂 thanks for the laugh I needed that today

[@AgateDad]

So happy to help!

[@patrickbeaton6697]

that 10 inch set up...😲...enjoyed the vid 👊

[@AgateDad]

Thanks!

[@seashoremudlark3916]

Bentley wants to play🐕‍🦺

[@redd-ex6gq]

I so luv ur videos. Cant afford a tile saw n watch ur videos n been collecting sum fab rocks... Keep up n enjoy ur beautiful tile saw....

[@AgateDad]

I appreciate that a ton!

[@rockinwitht9948]

Nice new saw!!! Very exciting!

[@AgateDad]

Thanks 👍

[@virginiarocks]

You are Hilarious! I liked the unboxing and the “hey, that’s heavy”. Interesting video ...

[@AgateDad]

Glad you found it interesting lol!

[@virginiarocks]

@@AgateDad well I appreciated it as well. I’m considering buying one of those saws, so food for thought.

[@AgateDad]

Yeah let me know if you have questions!

[@virginiarocks]

@@AgateDad will do. I would imagine it works better than the tile saw - looks like less mess too.

[@pennnywalker9578]

I like the one that you decided not to polish. But all rocks are beautiful to me. I love seeing the patterns in them

[@pennnywalker9578]

Also, what brand/type of tile saw was that? If it was in the video I missed it

[@rockersfromaz3001]

Awesome video!!!! 👍

[@RockHoundingAdventures]

Bro this was a great video, congrats on the new saw, I love how you brought it into the video, very cool idea. That monster agate you found, cut, and polished turned out beautiful.

[@AgateDad]

Thanks so much man! They really are pretty, I'm in love with that Sagenite agate tho 😍

[@denisweimer8791]

Love the video! They're getting better every time. I was about to pull the trigger on a bigger saw than my small one and I love HTD products (I get all my lap wheels from them), so your timing was perfect. I just bought one of these saws through your link. Always happy to support a fellow Finder!

[@AgateDad]

Thata so awesome you enjoy them so much! Appreciate your kind words btw!

[@WolfGirl72-n5g]

Hello Taylor , it's Amy & Eric here from St Cloud . Still loving your videos you put out and just wanted to say hi . Hope your family is doing great and everything else . 😊

[@AgateDad]

We're doing great, same to you all!!

[@allysonhean4204]

Gorgeous! 💓💓💓💓💓

[@LakesBC]

I recently found a 2lb Lake Superior agent in Milaca, MN. It's got several bands and sparkles in the quartz, I can't wait to slice it.

[@AgateDad]

I wanna see!!

[@LakesBC]

@@AgateDad when I make a video I'll let you kno by referring back here and you can check it out. Thanx! 😊👍

[@AgateDad]

Can't wait!

[@LakesBC]

@@AgateDad waiting for warmer temperatures, any water ran through that saw could burst parts of the of tubing for the water, which I know you know ALL about in Minnesota.🙋 Looking at 2 wks before I can take a slice cuz we have to move stuff after packing everything away for winter to get at the saw, also😆 lol! Stay tuned tho, I think it's going to be a really nice agate👍

[@AgateDad]

Cant wait!!

[@lynschultz513]

Taylor, your new buddy Rob @ Michigan Rocks is a great tumbler of rocks. You should ask him for advice.

[@AgateDad]

Oh I know and have ❤️

[@gingermackeen5741]

Great video intro! Both rocks ended up awesome!

[@AgateDad]

Thanks ☺

[@wbsc56]

I'm excited now knowing that I probably have agates. I have rocks similar to yours but I can't see much going on at the moment. Cracked them open with a hammer and I can see reds, yellows, and grays but no real patterns yet.

[@AgateDad]

Some don't and they may be chalcedony or something similar

[@wbsc56]

@@AgateDad Good to know, learning a lot from your channel. Thanks.

[@paulettejabbar5661]

Love it

[@jdtv...9134]

I found one that's about that size with colors that no one's ever seen before from my area. In the next few days I can gather the pieces together and make a quick video. It has blue green white pink there's a bunch of colors in it. Not sure if you would call it a nodule or agatized Jasper. 😲🙏

[@carolkara987]

Wow!

[@normanbradley2536]

Would you mind, next video, running the saw without background music at one point, really interested in how quiet the HiTech unit is.

[@AgateDad]

Will try!!

[@glenn5903]

My choice. Red and orange !

[@str8menace923]

Wow excellent

[@tanekarnes5260]

The last one might make some nice cabs or be saved for inlay work if you do that.

[@Timothious_Maximus]

Might be worth grinding through some of the residual host rock on that big slab, looks like the agate is just about to poke through in the center.

[@geosobservations9496]

Ahhh I just found my first really really cool piece n making my first pendant...😃 😁 I'm all proud if myself 😅

[@geosobservations9496]

Ahh my pic didn't change... when I first watched this one I had just got home with a 7 inch tile saw put you on and you brought that 10 inch bad boy in I was 🤦‍♂️... lol im still happy im just starting out

[@rikspector]

Taylor, That big saw will make a lot of difference, loved the introduction:) Is the area you cut with the big saw more than the polisher can handle? I couldn't tell. What beauty nature has hidden, you show it to us so well! If you didn't have a few loser rocks ,there would be no drama...eh? Cheers, Rik

[@AgateDad]

I just preferred to cut over using up a grinding disc, im sure it would fit

[@KS-jm9uo]

I love your channel ❤

[@AgateDad]

Thanks!!

[@kirbycraft9325]

I wasn't aware of Saganitic agates until this weekend when I got the Lynch Field Guide this weekend. I'm now wondering if I have likely passed several of these up. There doesn't seem like there is much to indicate agate in the one you found. I was really trying to study the skin/husk on it, but nearly impossible on video to do. I also found my first Fragmem Fri. that has green fragments. I'm assuming that these two are fairly more rare? Nice Saganite.

[@glenn5903]

I take number 2!!!😂😂😂

[@savagesquirrel9828]

You are very funny😀

[@RetroRoadshow]

I'm not sure about the finer details or if the material is right for it cuz I'm a noob, but that big one that you said you weren't going to polish looks a bit like a giant arrow or spear head once you cut it. Maybe that's an idea for it as a decorative piece? Maybe a stone dagger? Again I have no idea if the material is right, but food for thought I guess.

[@GeodeCrackerCollector]

Yessssssss

[@AgateDad]

🤘🤘

[@maiguapa8]

🤣🤣🤣 your acting though, I can book you here in Hollywood 😅😅😅

[@AgateDad]

Haha sooo convincing!

[@maiguapa8]

@@AgateDad 😅😅😅

[@GeodeCrackerCollector]

My waiting room entertainment. Ready for these teeth to get pulled!!!

[@darrinwilliams5715]

I like the new saw. Can you get a discount code for that saw? Great video, the rocks pretty.😎

[@AgateDad]

I believe the 10% agatedad code is good for accessories, id give them a call if you have questions

[@gregorysilas3784]

Did you get the submersible pump for your lap, or the hand pump?

[@AgateDad]

Submersible, the "pro-flow" for the flat lap

[@gregorysilas3784]

You dropped the whole pump in a 5gal bucket?

[@AgateDad]

@@gregorysilas3784 yes, its like a fish take pump, intended and built to be submerged

[@dillydilly7693]

To bad the big one was a dud but the two you polished turned out beautifully. 🙂

[@AgateDad]

Yeah it'll happen!

[@lexiimarie865]

Where do you go to find these every time I go up n look I only find little ones

[@AgateDad]

They're there, less likely, but can be found!

[@ryanandblairmueller2468]

Do you have any advice for cutting agates? My anxiety gets the best of me and my cuts end up very uneven 😑

[@AgateDad]

What kind of saw do you have? Keep cutting and getting practice, you got this!

[@ryanandblairmueller2468]

@@AgateDad we’re using a tile saw, saving up for a lovely little lapidary one. Thin 7” diamond blades. The kickback is a little intense 😬

[@patriciakaufmann2229]

I LOVE IT!!! I WOULD POLISH IT!!!

[@marywrigjt7614]

👍👍

[@lakesuperioragate3606]

With the new saw you can start to slab out pieces for jewelry.

[@paulettejabbar5661]

Agniifique

[@jackieboxer9702]

Makes me kind of nervous with your fingers so close to the blade. Hi from Connecticut.

[@AgateDad]

No need to worry ☺️ it’s a safe blade and isn’t like other saws. I can actually touch this blade while it’s running