Cutting & Polishing Rocks (With A Tile Saw & Sander)

Cutting and polishing the rocks and gems you find in the creek from the comfort of your own home, using power tools you can buy either online or from your local hardware store. I'm using a Table top tile saw (Clipper) and an industrial sander polished (ozito) which I bought from Bunnings. The polishing pads can be found on eBay for super cheap by searching "diamond polishing pads".
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#thefinders #RookieLapidary

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Thank you for all of your beautiful comments, I read each one, but I’ll be back to reply soon. Life right... you know what I mean. Much much love from one rock addict to you guys. Thank you for your kind words. 🙏✨ happy rock doings!

[@Cletushandyman]

Hey bro, thank you ever so much for sharing your love of nature's art. I look forward to the next video. Do u have a website I could buy some of nature's art that you shape into such beautiful pieces. I would be fair game to such a blessing as that. Either way stay safe and much love and respect to you and your family

[@MsSandraCGL]

Nooooo, I need an answer

[@MsSandraCGL]

Boo hoo

[@akeemwilliams9913]

Awesome

[@aliciadane1]

I agree wholeheartedly. I'm new to the channel but have been a rock obsessed goober the past 30yrs. And sir, the excitement and love you have for these ancient pieces of earth is contagious. I just got done collecting in arkansas during a trip, and now I can't wait to get back out again!

[@roxannaweaver2155]

The mossy agate reminds me of space nebulas. All your shinnies are so pretty. Great job.

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

It so does doesn’t it Roxanna! Super cool stone hey. Cheers!

[@jackburton6085]

@@Rookie_Rockounding I thought the same thing, so beautiful, nice job! ✌️❤️🍻

[@japhyryder66]

Jesse, you are such a ray of sunshine. It’s impossible to be in a bad mood after watching one of your videos. Everything you cut and polished turned out so beautiful but the mossy one with the fractures is magical. There’s a universe inside it. I could stare at it for hours! Thank you for sharing. Lots of love from California!

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Naw thanks Dana 😁 it’s all in the editing haha. But yeah these stones were just beautiful to see into. Just beautiful! Thank you for coming along and have a brilliant week ahead 🙏

[@clumpychunkschunkyclumps3765]

I know right. This dude is the definition of wholesome

[@dawnmorning]

Certified diamontologist, studying gemologist, you have inspired me to get grinder. Lovely rocks.

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

That’s awesome! I one day want to get a cabbing machine but I’m thinking that’s in the way way distant future haha!

[@user-ol9vp9ll6v]

It puts a big stupid smile on my face seeing another rock dork dork out on rocks. lol Guess I'm not the only weirdo that cuts rox on a tile saw and polishes them with power tools!

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Amennnnnn to my rock dork weirdos!!!

[@MichiganRocks]

I completely get why you’re not cutting the big thunder egg. I have rocks like that that I can’t bring myself to cut. I love that moss agate even with the fractures!

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Cheers Rob! Man I joined the lapidary club that Pauly goes to just last week and My first assessment is having to do three cabs from slab to finish and I’m absolutely loving it. I don’t think I can film there but maybe one day. It’s a rock addicts heaven man. And the instructor there had some great suggestions for what to do with the Thunderegg. I’m going to try and use the wheels to flatten the face and then use the flat lap to polish it flat. We’ll see though. Hope you’re keeping well mate. Oh do you have face book?

[@MichiganRocks]

​@@Rookie_Rockounding I have never joined a lapidary club because the closest one is about two hours away. It would be so nice to have someone watch your technique and coach you. I have learned almost everything from the Internet. I have a Facebook account, but I don't use it too much.

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

@@MichiganRocks hey Rob, yeah it’s really cool having someone teach me things. There’s a lot ive learnt already from the internet as well, so it’s easier getting my head around what they’re talking about there. But man, as for face book I was just seeing because there’s a new group just for channels and I wasn’t sure if you’ve been invited on there yet. It’s pretty cool, I just don’t go on Facebook very much at all but just thought I’d check with you. I don’t know what I’m doing on fb but I’ll try and figure out how to invite you if you’d like. Have a great weekend man. Take care and I’ll talk soon Rob. 👍

[@MichiganRocks]

@@Rookie_Rockounding I was invited, but I just don't have time for Facebook. Thanks for thinking of me though.

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Oh man okay awesome. Just thought I’d check. Yeah I joined up to Facebook about a month ago but I have enough to do that I’m kinda not on there at all. Have a good week ahead mate. Oh! And happy makers week!

[@GravelBarHopper]

Wow! It blows my mind how we can take nature's version of a Picasso and make it even better! Nice job Jessie!

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Man BJ you know Mother Nature is an artist to be reckoned with. She’s a pro, I just reckon we’re lucky to be able to hold and help show what she’s created. Hope you have a rad week ahead brother. 👊👊👊

[@MarlainaAtkins]

Don't pick rocks with fractures... Jesse...i do it all the time!...for the same reason!... I just want to see what's inside! Haha And im so glad you decided to give it a go... It turned out beyond phenomenal mate... One of the most beautiful stones you've polished to date! I'd be lost for hours too bro. Just out of this world beautiful💚✨

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Haha! Hey Marlaina my rock sis! Happy late birthday to you!!!!!!! Yeah it’s always so hard not to cut some because I just wanna see inside. I’m amazed it made it through the whole process without disintegrating haha! And it’s honestly other worldly!

[@Timothious_Maximus]

The quartz with white agate looks like a cheeky white lemon slice, love it.

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Yeah! Like a psychedelic citrus 😉

[@Timothious_Maximus]

@@Rookie_Rockounding exactly so

[@MarlainaAtkins]

You get what you get and you don't get upset... I like that!✨

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Haha that’s a little motto we use in childcare. We say the first bit “you get what you get”... and the kids say loudly “and you don’t get upset!” Haha! Best job ever honestly!

[@dregano7499]

That mossy beauty. Omg, stunning rock, endless landscapes within. Love it.

[@barbymccain2436]

Mossy stone 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻BEAUTIFUL! Always nice to see someone else getting hypnotized when viewing stones, makes me feel less alone. Good to see you adding Theo! He’s so talented 👍🏻

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Haha! Ah yeah, stone hypnosis ✨ 😳 ✨ haha! Yeah Theo is honestly such a nice genuine guy and just so talented!

[@EDLaw-wo5it]

Jessie, you have progressed so much in your editing, your knowledge, and your skill level. You were one of the first (after meMiner) I watched after discovering YT. I still don't know why you don't put a blde guard on your saw. I had to do that with my saw and it kept me dryer and I don't need to add water so often. I just drilled 2 holes and found a guard that would fit and it makes cutting so much easier for me. You are doing some real nice work. Thanks for your time. Havagudun mate!

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Oh man that feels like a lifetime of videos ago hey. And to be mentioned in the same sentence as meMiner is so so humbling. The man was and is and always will be just a massive inspiration. He and a few others were what got me into trying to make videos. And I have to thank you for sticking with me mate. As for the water guard what I did was I took it off so that I could get bigger stones through the blade. But I would get soaking wet haha! Someone suggested to fix that, you turn the saw around and cut backwards and it works amazing. The main rooster tail you see with heaps of water is just the full reservoir and then it tames out a bit. I have the hose in the container on a low dribble because it empties slowly. Again my good friend, thank you so much for being a mate and sticking around all these years. Take care and havagudun till the next time brother!

[@delameesh]

I LOVE rock hounding. . . my grandmother and I would go down her long, gravel road whenever I visited. She had a rock polisher that was ALWAYS running. . . OUTSIDE. All of us grandkids knew to stay away from it--the cord was frayed and it would bounce all over and shock whatever grandkid touched it. But never grandma. :) Thank you for your rock exploring and cutting. . . also, your presentation is very uplifting and calming. Going to the Atlantic ocean today to hound some of my own. Wish me luck. . . and thank you.

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Oh that’s honestly such a cool memory! Haha! And I know it’s late but I hope you had the best of luck out there Michelle!!!!!! Happy hounding!!!

[@danksmoker420]

Wow you have two of my favorite rocks ever. The galaxy stone and that mossy is amazing. You positive attitude is great my friend keep the vids coming.

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Thank you Dom!

[@kirktingblad6667]

Oh well done! That moss agate is simply spectacular! Pretty soon that moniker you go by is not going to be true. No Rookie could have produced that moss agate. Carry on! Keep Rockin’!

[@TheoKellison]

Dude, thanks so much for that shout out; i am seriously touched by your kind words and it seriously means A LOT coming from you, brother! You've been one of my rockhounding heroes for a long time so it really means a lot man😄 as always, that editing is ON POINT good sir! I loved all of them, but my gosh is that mossy specimen incredible! I honestly am a person that really doesnt care about fractures; if a stone is gorgeous, it deserves the same amount of love whether it's cracked up or not👍 and i LOVE the way you faced it! Looks like a quartz point😄 cant wait for the 27th dude!😁

[@iloverocks1235]

I can't wait either!! 😁

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Aye man! Honestly, I mean every word brother. Your Gandalf of minerals! And deserve the recognition man. Most definitely! I cannot wait to see what you’re making! And everyone else!!! Talk soon mate!

[@Missangie827]

that mossy goodness is breath taking-it's like whole history of earth in your hand

[@19mychaellee71]

Your love for minerals is palpable, bro. I smiled through the whole video. If I had that particular nebula stone I'd probably hold it a lot too.

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Thanks brother. Yeah it’s a wonder to look into and wonder at. 😉👍

[@bunk9991]

Great stuff Rook! Love that moss agate. If you "listen" to a rock, it will tell you where to cut and if to cut. I encourage people to study a rock, look at it, feel it and it will tell you how to cut it. It may take days or months but it will speak to you. Great job mate! Lotsa love from San Diego!

[@agatelicker1095]

You know.

[@BryanJordanMusic]

I love your lapidary videos, they are my favorite. That mossy thunder egg is stunning! I’m with you, I could look at it all day. In Hawaii, the only Jasper we can find is poor quality, and full of fractures, so I feel your pain, lol! I still love cutting it though, it’s always magic to see what’s inside.

[@blueyoshi8231]

You're so right about sometimes waiting to work a certain stone Jesse, I held onto a black opal for about 12 months before I touched it.....soooo intimidating 😱 Improved my skills in that time and recently did it and it turned out beautifully.😁

[@michelle_7769]

And!!!the mossy work of art is absolutely Beautiful Thank you for sharing your story with us!!!!😊✌👍

[@douglasbernick5908]

Amazing, that’s right, You did an awesome job of polishing those beauties can’t wait to see the challenge you’ll knock it out of the park I’m sure all your videos are amazing thanks for the watch

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Thanks Douglas mate, crossing my fingers haha! It’s not my best creation but kinda cool. Can’t wait to share it bud 👍

[@annepayette]

Ohhh WOW! GOD I love your videos. I love being excited while walking with you, wading through streams while searching the keepers. What made me fall TRULY & DEEPLY in love is your ability to turn your keepers into something RIDICULOUSLY beautiful. I appreciate when you leave half the stone in it's natural state, it allows me to see and FEEL it's full representation. The stone itself is all encompassing. It's like capturing the moon AND the stars, heaven AND earth, from the beginning of time until the end.... I might have gone off a little. I guess what I'm saying is watching the entire life of the stone, beginning to the end is about as good as it gets. I love it. I love your videos. SO, THANK YOU! Sending much love from Minnesota!! ♡

[@Debbie4729]

That moss is amazing!A different scene at every angle!Wow!!!

[@jodiejensen-feist9874]

Oh wow the mossy agate is by far the coolest!!!!

[@michelle_7769]

The THUNDER EGG AKA DRAGONS EGG...😎 THE RHYOLITE HAS A MOON COMING UP OVER THE CLOUDS IT'S AMAZING SO BEAUTIFUL ARE YOUR STONES TAKE GOOD CARE OF THE DRAGON EGG IT'S ABOUT TO HATCH ✌😎👍AMAZING VIDEO AS ALWAYS MANY BLESSINGS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY HAPPY HUNTING!!!!!🐲🐉🐲✌😎

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

It is such an amazing stone hey Michelle! Thank you for your love n support my friend! Take care until next time 😊✨

[@1catfishuntermiller753]

Hiya Jessie, awesome video mate, those stones you turned into gemstones are beautiful, awesome job. Hey I just wanted to say, there's a million ways you can polish a stone, if your stone looks like it wants to come apart, glue it with super glue, because you can polish the place you've super glued and filled in the cracks, I know it takes time for you to do it that way, but again you can save your beautiful stones from falling apart. 😉 I look at some stones for a long time also, so I can figure out the best way to cut the stone, I use Jeweller's loupes to study the stones I'm about to cut and polish, lapidary secrets so you didn't hear it from me......... well ya, you did. It's all about having fun mate, and seeing your creations. Just have fun with it mate. I hope you have a awesome blessed day mate, cheers! Cya! 😸🐟out!

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

G’day catfish! Thank you for the lapidary insider secrets 🤫😉 I joined a lapidary group just last week too! So I’m working on my first 3 cabochons before I can move on and work with my own stones after the cabs are graded. I’m rock learning!!!! And loving it. Take care my friend and have a rad week ahead!

[@1catfishuntermiller753]

@@Rookie_Rockounding Awesome dude! Now you can really have fun, I'm glad for you 😊, you da man with the plan. And you can make awesome stuff when you done. I hope you have a Rad week also. 😸🐟out!

[@TheOldladyB]

That moss agate is just so gorgeous. I would have grabbed the little pieces that broke off when you were cutting it. I wouldn't cut that one piece at all. Would be an awesome specimen just sitting on a shelf.

[@dillydilly7693]

Wow, I absolutely love the moss agate!!

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

I honestly could have shown it for hours haha! So many intricate things going on inside of it. Have a great week Mlani!

[@staceyhooper2983]

The stone at 5 mins looks like a possible Vincent Van Gogh scene of a cloudy night sky with moon and bright star up high. Love it!

[@MarlainaAtkins]

Clair de Lune.... Need I say more...😌🎶 A masterpiece to showcase another masterpiece... Perfect my friend👌

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

I was so so soooooo stoked to find this piece of music. I think I’ll try and use a few more classical piano pieces in other videos. It’s such a nice mood setter amongst the electronic songs. 😉

[@MarlainaAtkins]

@@Rookie_Rockounding Word... it is seriously one of my favorites✨

[@virginiarocks]

Wow that Van Gogh look to that rhyolite at 5:04 - wow! And no regrets about not cutting the thunder egg. It is stunning as it is - so much going on there. Definitely mossy goodness in that fragile one, well done JJJJJJ!!!

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Thank you Anita!!!!!!!!!!! ☺️

[@ShaighJosephson]

Yeah, that first one is absolutely beautiful... I would be going back and searching for holy grail specimens of that rock... 😮

[@johannesmetz6686]

Hi, mate I’m a geology student and your videos inspired me to start rock cutting/polishing. Thanks a lot. And man you got some skill with stones as well as making beautiful videos. Thanks a lot.

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Oh man to have an actual geology student and future geologist enjoy what I do with rocks is honestly the highest of compliments. I mean that mate. Thank you man. Seriously thanks my rock brother. I wish I could go back to school to be not a rookie at this geologiness. Much respect mate.

[@dianerhymes1875]

"Rocks are like people; you take the as they are and love what you get." - Diane Rhymes lol. That's me!

[@sandmaker]

I loved them all. You take an ordinary looking rock with mabe hints of personality and transform them into the beauties they were ment to be. Thanks for sharing. Be safe and stay healthy 😷⚒

[@jodywipf9203]

I've never seen rocks as beautiful as these ❤❤

[@nikkihoo627]

I could spend days looking at that mossy beauty too! Thanks for sharing! 💜

[@particularlybad]

I'm most impressed by the intact glass table top full of rocks.

[@MarlainaAtkins]

Sorry for blowing up your comment section haha! 😄 This was a treat to watch Jesse and I loved every bit of it! Looks like you're settling into your new place quite well. I wish my grass was as nice as yours! lol 😆 Take care mate and give the familam a big hug for me. Can't wait for 2 weeks to pass! Cheers for years bro! See ya then🙏✨

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Absolutely loved alllllllll the comments mar. It actually makes it easier for me to remember to reply to each thing your saying in the comment. Much much love to you Josh the kids and your fam! Much much love mar!

[@jamiechittim9797]

Absolutely stunning!!!! I love that first rock! I agree, could watch and look at it for hours!

[@donnalantz7981]

Those are all so beautiful. You do such great work. I love your videos. Such a joy to watch. Just so real. Some others I have tried to watch just seem so fake and talk down in the videos. Thanks for sharing your adventures.

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Oh thank you Donna 🙏

[@deegingerkid]

Jesse! This was such a pleasant surprise to catch before I go off to work this Friday morning. Firstly, I'm SO excited about Theo's maker's challenge. When I realized that you and he were gonna be on the same weekend, I was stoked. Then I realized it was going to be my birthday weekend and I was even happier! My bday last year was pretty lame as we were 2 weeks into lockdown here in the US and we didn't do very much that was fun. This year, I'm completing my move to Oregon and turning 40, so it's a big deal.

[@rosesadler7187]

Jesse, I love that you are as passionate about rocks as I am, for a while there I was thinking I was losing the plot with my collection lol. That one you polished with the moss in it is gorgeous. Keep the vids coming. Cheers.

[@aleishabitrsweetempathyhou9595]

You are absolutely magikal!! Thank you for sharing such amazingness!! :)

[@martinl.7949]

Nice job with the moss agate! Seeing your cool results, I'm getting a grinder to face some of the brecciated red jasper i find in my spot (Quebec). Thanks for sharing Mr Rockhounding!

[@406findings]

Great job on the polishing and that moss one is just beautiful 🍻

[@highenergyog]

I think what it is that I enjoy most about your videos is actually Less to do with rocks and more to do with your love for the beauty that lies within the treasures you discover while rockhounding and cutting them, your reaction is endearing and such a joy to see and hear as you hold each new piece and examine them before and after you do your cuts and reveals. Stay happy my most awesome friend, much love and admiration from way over here in Canada 🇨🇦.

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Oh man thank you Lloyd that’s so cool, I never really realise I’m doing it until after filming haha. Just full nerding out over the rocks haha! Sendin you and yours mega goodness over the ocean my friend! Have an amazing week ahead dude!

[@rogermace4516]

WOW , you have done a beautiful job polishing those wonderful gems

[@heathbarnett3451]

Love seeing someone so passionate about something so different.

[@betojdesigns]

Awesome results Frookie. That moss is ‘boss’. Heavenly gorgeous with all that depth. Great video 👏 I enjoy that you give each stone the love that it deserves ❤️.

[@sydneyread4449]

I am constantly amazed at what you are finding....your "eye" is getting better and better. I absolutely love your joy and enthusiasm every time I watch a video and your response to seeing beauty in small stones is awe inspiring. Thank you for the rays of sunshine you send out to all of us. Gassho

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Oh thank you so much Sydney 🙏✨

[@dianeely9729]

Absolutely beautiful

[@TheRogueRockhound]

Man, I need to get in the shop and do some work. Great vid buddy, those were some amazing specimen.

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Cheeeeeeeeeers brother! Yeah I find I fluctuate between hounding for a few times then lapidary stuff for a while. It’s both of my favourite things to do. Talk soon mate!

[@lizzymoore54]

Look at you go Maverick! You’re becoming a down-right professional lapidary! I’ve been with your channel for a long time now and it just blesses my heart to see how far you have come along in your venture of rock-hounding and now lapidary work. These specimens are beauties, one and all. I can’t wait to see what the future holds for you as you continue to practice your art of cutting and polishing your lovely finds. The adventure continues...may it never end my friend. 👏👏👏☺️👏👏👏

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Lizzy if ever there was a comment that embodies what makes me smile the most while doing YouTubing stuff, it’s this one! I mean it. “Maverick” a nickname mentioned long long ago when I FIRST started cutting rocks, that you held fast to, and that I always love seeing pop up in the comments. You humble me with your support after a long three years of doing what I’ve loved. I can’t say just how much that means to me, but thank you. Thank you to the moon! And back! Here’s to the adventure never ending! Thank you Lizzy! Mega massively!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you!

[@lizzymoore54]

@@Rookie_Rockounding , I wish I could do more to support you and your channel but this old lady can only enjoy the adventures with you along your journey by sending you words of encouragement . I’m grateful to have found a good friend in you Jesse. May the good Lord bless and keep you and all those you love and care for son. I’ll be waiting until the next chapter unfolds. Your friend Lizzy. 🥰

[@leroy7513]

Im 65 years old, and I'm just starting a lapidary shop. The stones you've cut have really giving me a lot of ideas. Thanks. Beautiful stones!

[@melodyhart2017]

One word jumped out at me,Its "PRETTY" ,I think that is what make be rock hounds ,Keep on doing it your way !

[@angiepeck2714]

Your passion, love, and excitement for lapidary are so deeply genuine, it's palpable, and seriously contagious! I absolutely love this! Thank you for sharing your journey with us! I love people who love life in this way. 😍 That Moss agate definitely stole the show. 👌

[@addisonboone3385]

Everything about your videos are beautiful. And that moss agate is incredible!

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Thank you Addison 😊

[@MrBuzznwoody]

I love how you see and feel the absolute beauty inside each and every one. Thank you for sharing this awesome journey.

[@scottishgirloutdoors2662]

Nice, you are getting better at this 😁. Love seeing the end results 😍

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Thank you Anna!

[@silverback5033]

Hi Jess, great work on all the rocks, you seem to have a different perspective of how you want the rocks to turn out which seems to bring out a different view of the rocks which shows off their uniqueness. That moss agate is a special cracks and all as is the uncut thunder egg. I’ll have to try that trick with the brick on my trim saw, I’ve only cut a couple of rocks so far and the blade seems to be a little dull. Keep Safe & Keep Rockin

[@batuclassic8934]

Beautiful rocks👌🏻🤝🏻😁🙏🏻🇮🇩

[@torreyanderson1525]

You did a great job on these! I am inspired...so much so that I scoured the pawn shops in my area and picked up a tile saw for $50. So far the experimental cutting I've done looks great. This is opening up new avenues in my collecting. I am more likely to pick up a specimen now that I know that I can look inside.

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Yes that is awesome Torrey!!!! Honestly makes me so stoked!

[@MarlainaAtkins]

I cannot wait for the maker's challenge Jesse. It's going to be EPIC and I can't wait to see what you do! Lets get em bro!✨🙏✨

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Oh Marlaina I’m a bit worried hahaha! What I have made I thought was a cool idea but now I’m not so sure haha! It’s coolish buuuuuuuut not super epic. Lots of trials and errors but I’ll see if I can find a cool way to present it haha! I cannot wait to see what your making! Oh hey are you on fb???

[@MarlainaAtkins]

@@Rookie_Rockounding don't sweat it Jesse... Remember... Its not an actual challenge! Anything you do will be awesomeness✨ And no😔... I'm not on FB or I would have followed you there too. I had it in the past... Haven't had a good experience with it so I got rid of it

[@NarroginRick]

Hey that's nicely done indeed , thank you so much for sharing, Jesse for me and many others I will say mighty inspiring to be sure :)

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Oh thanks mate. And thank you for coming along. 👍

[@iloverocks1235]

Jesse! I dream of finding a moss agate like that! Stunning! You're learning so much with the shaping and polishing. Top video by the way! (of course).😊

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Naw thanks Rhondda!!!! I’m gonna get to the texting ASAP. Give my love to the familam please!!! I’ll talk soon rock sis!

[@Debbie4729]

I don't let fractures bother me.Yeah,the rocks will mostly crack,but sometimes they don't!I have some THundereggs from Oregon,and they were the kind we were told to leave behind.but they were too beautiful! If I knew how to use a camera,I would post the pics.Some of them are so special.It's like you are opening an ancient closet for the first time,exposing the birth of a stone.They have unfortunately closed RIchardsons' Rock ranch to digging,but you can still buy them.But half the fun is the finding,and I will miss that!

[@quenbycarter9390]

Stunning work Jesse. I love how your rocks still look like rocks, but you've enhanced the natural beauty.

[@realtruth4404]

Agree

[@leebasham6100]

What a cool dude. Role model! The paleo equipment is Michael Angelo's brushes in his hands. We can do this cheaply, honestly, if we have love for the art. No one need price themselves out of the joy. Walk, see, cut, polish.

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

My goodness Lee, what a beautiful message. Thank you for your kindness 😊 I just love seeing if I can help highlight the best parts of natures masterpieces.

[@patrickbeaton6697]

that one...ooooh that one...you could have just kept filmin' it an l'd a kept watchin', what a absolute beaut ! 🤤 all really nice, enjoyed the vid, watched a bunch of them this aft with my 89 yr ol' Mum, who liked how positive an happy you are. 👏🙂 30k🍻

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Oh man that’s so awesome! Say g’day to your mum for me mate 😊👍👍👍

[@patrickbeaton6697]

@@Rookie_Rockounding my Mum was happy to hear your reply, said ''have a great day''

[@RockhoundingLife]

I'm still speechless over that mossy stunner! I also love how you take the time to shape and facet the stones. Makes them pop even more!

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Cheers brother, it’s so much fun doing what we do hey. We’re lucky people I reckon. Take care and talk soon mate!

[@gjackson6569]

The mossy agate is gorgeous! It's a work of natures art. If I found one like that I'd be set for life. I'd spend most of my day just staring at it. Those other specimens turned out fantastic as well. You've got a great eye for choosing quality samples and turning them into something to behold. I really enjoy the channel. Keep polishing and I'll keep watching. I've found some nice agates here in Canada but nothing to compare to some of the samples you've found. Well done!!

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Oh thank you very much my friend! I will definitely keep polishing mate! Thank you!

[@oldmanspooky6641]

This is so cool. I’ve done similar this never gets old and the anticipation is crazy fun. Makes feel like a kid at Christmas.

[@michaeltownsend4703]

You’re the OG

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Brother, I owe you a bunch for listening to me ranting about KZbin rock stuff all the time. Love y’a mate!

[@stormymountainrockworks]

I absolutely endorse those diamond pads as well. They’ve worked far better than any flat lap for me, and far less expensive.

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

🤘🤘Yeah they work really well hey. I haven’t used a flat lap yet but I like working with these ones outside just chillin listening to music and gettin it done dude 🤘🤘🤘

[@stormymountainrockworks]

@@Rookie_Rockounding have you noticed that the pads bulge in the middle once they get going? Makes it a little difficult to get a flat grind. I’m using them on a random orbital sander so I don’t know if that effects the pads differently thank if attached to a grinder.

[@thirstfast1025]

Great stuff as always man, worth the wait!

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Thank you my brother. I mega value what you think of the videos. I really do man

[@thirstfast1025]

@@Rookie_Rockounding What you do is mega valuable. It really is.

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Thank you man just thank you dude.

[@thirstfast1025]

@@Rookie_Rockounding Mega love to you and your crew m8

[@weasel6three597]

Super nice job Jessie. It's only going to get easier to polish the more you do it. Keep the videos coming!

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Cheers Weasel my mate!

[@jonnsgirl]

I am obsessed with moss agate. Even with the fractures that is just amazing. I could stare at that for hours too!

[@darlabuchmeier135]

Appreciate your generous sharing of your skills. Each rock has hidden beauties

[@kalkanort9333]

Always heard you get what you get and you don't throw a fit awesome to hear that is a common saying other places too!

[@stacyjv_4982]

Spectacular polishing skills!!

[@tdwatki]

That moss boi is a stunner!! Cracks and all!

[@zonaken]

Very cool! Just goes to show you that Leaverights CAN be beautiful! Thanks for posting. Zk

[@davewheelercarroll3111]

Hi Jess. This was the 1st vid of yours I caught. Made me an instant Subby. It's your energy's vibration being in resonance with love, gratitude, compassion etc... as well as your authentic love of the natural beauty in rocks. You speak of them the way I do. I talk and think to each find like they are a person, as I process them through cleaning. The ones that just bowl me over get talked to like I'm a level 9 clinger and the ridiculously gorgeous ones get a marriage proposal from me while down on both knees. JK,........ its just one knee. I have been collecting and finding beautiful rocks for over 50 years. Tumbled my 1st batch at 11 yrs old, Found my 1st meteorite at 9. Made finds all around the Earth as I traveled around the globe twice in each direction in my 20s and 30s. Up until a few years ago I only gathered them, gave many away and put many into my landscaping projects. Recently I've gotten myself into a health crisis and recovery is slow at almost 60 years old. I feel young, look younger than I am but even with an organic diet, I'm healing too damned slow. Mindfulness will get me back to exercising and fitness eventually but, I want if fucking now, dammitty!!!! But!!, being stuck flat on my back or reclined a lot has given me the room to devote as much time as I wish to the mountain of beauty I am temporary custodian of. I am in Arizona and came here in late 2016 as a Snowbird cuz home is in Washington state on 5 acres way out in the wild, up on a west facing ridge with a 270 degree view and winters can be rough. Especially living off grid in the Decagon House(with 6 add-ons) my ex and I built over a 10 year period. Down here in AZ in a tiny town that claims itself as the Rock Capital of the World, with a year round population of about 3,ooo that blooms to FUCKING enormous with over a million Snow Birding visitors each winter coming for the great weather and the tons of massive rock, gem and mineral shows. Well, on my walks around town and out in the desert I've come to realize it IS the Rock Capital of the World as I explore the washes and the hills around here that they call mountains. OK, they are small mountains. I've never made as many beautiful finds anywhere else in the world like this place. I've decided to stay. For the Rocks, yes, but also the ideal weather and the peace and quiet 9 months out of the year. I acclimate to the blistering hot summers quite well even though I was raised in the northern cold zones. It can start breaking 100 degrees F here in March and by June hit highs around 125F til September. I just get out in the warm a lot as it starts to move towards hot and don't turn on the ACs in my motor home, sometimes til late May. After a spell of 120s and it drops to 115 or 110, 110 and below feels comfy. I started hand polishing a few pretties with a diamond coated file and then ran them through the grits up to 3ooo. Started using a Dremmel for shaping but sometimes when the rock is small(like 30 grams) the Dremmel takes away too much rock so I whip out my files, keep things wet and listen to some Tool, or Liquid Stranger, Linkin Park, Korn, ya know.......the good shit, while I bring out the beauty. I can only think of a few other things I finds as pleasurable as communing with Rocks. If that makes me weird like one particular asshole neighbor thinks then so be it. His problem is prolly not my focus on the rocks but his unprocessed emotions and repressed sexuality, plus certain xenophobic beliefs, a low IQ AND EQ and maladaptive coping strategies from childhood trauma still guiding his mid 60s behavior but I digress(a lot). . Letting the stone tell me what it wants as I go is the only way for me. As a pretty successful cottage industry artist and craftsman with a 20 year career cut short, with high possibilities/expectations of myself, I am happy with my results. But, I realize I need to speed things up a bit if I wanna keep going out and hounding or I'll have to sell my RV and get another stix 'n brix home down here. In my online searching for solutions, I found you. If I didn't have the Hounding instinct I'd probably be able to get my rock hound fixes and needs met just by watching you on KZbin but Nope!!! I gotta get my hands in the ground and holding the finds. Its as if I get a download of energy, maybe even insight and epiphany by closing my eyes and sitting with or holding the lovelies. Especially the meteorites in my custody. Perhaps my spiritual awakening and transcending the wounds from some nasty shit in my childhood has been assisted by these beautiful multi-dimensional carriers of information that are hiding in plain sight all around us due to a layer of dust and people just not knowing that a blast of water from an industrial grade squirt bottle while walking by, aimed at a possible, can reveal its potential. I bring home hundreds of specimens each time I go out, sort'em, hose'em, bucket'em, inspect'em, release many back into the wild lookin' clean and pretty, put some into the rock garden structures I'm building in my Motor home's space and some into friends and neighbors landscaping which leaves average about 5 to 10 lookers that I then bring inside for a closer inspection with the optical gear, give them a once over with a sonic toothbrush then into the Ultra-Sonic cleaner tank with some hot water, Jet Dry and a touch of gentle dish washing liquid. They come out of there quite clean but sometimes need some acids for rust or caliche. Still, I've gathered and found such a huge pile of beauty that it is cramping my style, lol. I've never been a hoarder but unless I expand my living arrangements and speed up my polishing, a few of my friends who already have one eyebrow raised will be calling me one. So, thanks very much for what you do. Your vids are educational, fun to watch, and you are a very easy to like person. Much Love and success to you, Jessie. David(Booger)

[@katherinedoughty839]

Yep! 3d landscape/sea one still my favourite! 👍 Ah ha ha!😄😆 I'm a feeler too!🤣😂🤣

[@DanteGoosekhan]

That moss rock looks amazing...

[@RufotrisRootedRockhound]

Wow that mossy piece is just amazing! Great choice and nice work on it even with the fractures you made a great choice and it’s simply stunning!!!

[@alejo1158]

Thank you showing me how to cut and polish on a budget. I have so many rocks that I can't cut or polish because I've always thought that lapidary tools were too expensive. The fact that you were able to make those beautiful rocks even more beautiful with a tile saw and a handheld sander give me hope that I'll be able to do the same with my rocks soon. I'm really excited for it because I have some awesome thundereggs I want to polish and it looks like I now know how to do it. Thank you for showing us your awesome finds!

[@davidgonzales3694]

I'm saying this same thing 🤣

[@nataljakondratjeva177]

Целый мир на ладони! Удачи в поиске! ⛏

[@The_Feral_Christian59]

So I'm 100% for your setup. I'll be doing this exact thing. Thank you for being the rare artist I was looking for.

[@victoriahan9557]

The beauty of all the rocks are the art of God, so amazing 👌🏻👍🏻

[@gems2jewels]

Hello RR, thanks for sharing such beautiful rocks and how you get them to shine. I love the cool rocks with fractures.

[@WorldofRockhounds]

You did an absolutely stunning job with that moss agate. The shape is beautiful and suites it well. Top notch! Even all the other pieces are just awesome. You did a great job!

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Thank you mate it was so touch n go there while cutting and even polishing I was lucky to get through without any more pieces coming off 😁😁😁

[@WorldofRockhounds]

@@Rookie_Rockounding you're welcome! I'm glad it turned out (even if you lost some in the process...I'm familiar with those issues) Again, very good job!

[@nicolesaintdenis]

Omg that first one with the moss is AMAZING 💜💜 Your pure enthusiasm and excitement gives me life and I am so happy to watch you in your element

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Thank you Nicole!

[@nicolesaintdenis]

@@Rookie_Rockounding Rocks and nature are my happy place too. 💜 I love when you get excited about a find, I am the EXACT same 😂 but I don't have other people to Rockhound with. One day I hope to have a group like you do. Just want to say again, your awesome dude.

[@hukeaz]

I love watching your process, from finding to cutting and polishing. It gets me excited to do some work on my rocks. Part of me wants to see the beauty inside, but the other part is terrified.... lol one day I'll get the cojones. But for now I'll enjoy my raw rocks 😋 much love to you and yours! Thanks got another dope vid 🤙🏽❤💛💚🤙🏽

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Cheers Hu mate. Yeah I have that same internal battle myself a lot. I rarely get disappointed though. Unless it’s through me making mistakes haha. Happy weekend to you my Hawaiian friend. 🤙🤙🤙

[@Nervii_Champion]

I just want to say, the Agate in the thumbnail would make some amazing cabochons and carvings for a necklace and rings. Just look at the color and the dendrites. I have plenty of gemstones to work on but the fact that it takes millions of years for most gemstones to form is keeping me from doing so until I have more to work with than just a dremel. I would probably attempt a few if I can build a stand or something to secure the dremel to.

[@allanhmelnitski978]

They look really beautiful and unique! And done with right insight and undrstanding of the beauty.