Cutting Pony Butte Thundereggs // Any Winners in This Batch?

It's always a great time when I get to see the inside of some thundereggs from a new location.
Let's give these eggs a cut!
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[@massebassepearpung]

Looks like a landscape inside.

[@patriciamckean4186]

Those thundereggs are like a box of chocolates "you never know what you are going to get "! Lol. Thanks for sharing.

[@spetkovsek57]

Very typical Pony Butte eggs. A lot of those are fractured because the bed is near the surface and the fractures are due to freeze cracking. There's a bed on the Richardson's property they have named Pony Butte and there is another non-Richardson's location named Pony Butte. When you were comparing the two different looking eggs, the one on the left is from the Richardson's bed and the one on the right is from the non-Richardson's bed. Yes, very confusing. Also, when an egg has pressure ridges, there is a way to determine the end caps (top/bottom) which should help decide which axis to cut on. Top to bottom will produce the water line effect. From there, the pressure ridges should give you an idea of the largest agate window. You want to cut parallel to the biggest window to expose the largest display of agate/jasper/opal inside. As always another informative rockhounding video.

[@CurrentlyRockhounding]

It can certainly be hard at times when all of these beds are near each other for the most part but all very different and then when you are somewhat trusting that they are in the correct bin at Richardson's it makes it even harder. Pressure ridges are a topic I actually have a video on here.

[@nancywalker6335]

You should put a timer in the corner just to show the people how long this process really takes. Maybe when polishing too I think most people would like to know that, or at least the ones that haven’t ever cut and polished rocks before!

[@CurrentlyRockhounding]

I have done that in the past in some of the videos.

[@pernillep9049]

The ones with the waterlines look like windows out to a wide prairie with stormy skies above.... and the second last one, like volcanoes erupting with lava!

[@cliffmiller1021]

You are always encouraging to try, and showing the good with the less then desirable, it really drives the point you don't know until you do try. I was recently gifted three five gallon buckets of rocks from a local who can no longer store them. So, my rock garden just grew three inches and word is there are a few more to come. I will try to step out of my comfort zone, and see what I get. Thanks once again.

[@CurrentlyRockhounding]

You really never know how some of these rocks will finish up when cut and polished.

[@robbybobby6483]

The first one looks like eyes, very cool.

[@ocklawahaboyrocks]

Make some cabs out of the core of some of those that crumbled. Fun bunch of eggs.

[@CurrentlyRockhounding]

I think I will do just that.

[@j.ericswede7084]

Organized presentation, organized Thunderegg storage bins, you're very organized Jared. Love your videos.

[@CurrentlyRockhounding]

Thank you! Two things I always need more of in my life are books and storage bins.

[@Fresh-sy3lw]

At 12:08 the one on the left looks an eagle wearing sunglasses that are reflecting an American flag lol

[@markattardo]

👍👍Thunder eggs can be so awesome! It's also interesting to see people's preferences for what catches their eye. Like the rocks we are looking at, every one of us is unique.

[@a3skywarrior929]

Noooo! Not the backyard pile! All of them are beautiful! Yes some are better shows but even the worst I would keep 👍. Catching up on your videos

[@mikey-mike8301]

Thanks for sharing! Love thundereggs and you have a few beauties there!

[@CurrentlyRockhounding]

Thank you!

[@redaedelman8398]

Wow I'm amazed by your video. I'm scared of saws and don't know anything about rockhounding..lol..but really love what you are doing as it's absolutely fascinating .

[@CurrentlyRockhounding]

Thank you! This saw that is used for cutting rocks the blade isn't sharp how a normal blade is that cuts something like wood. You can actually touch the blade as it spins and not cut yourself. It's more like a smooth grinding wheel that's really thin than it is a sharp blade.

[@KatyDidRocks]

That first one looked like water in a cave... The second to last one KEEP IT! That red at the bottom is crazy!

[@nancywilson9380]

Although it didn't make the "keepers" pile, I thought there was potential with the thin striped one with the spot of red in the middle of the water lines Can you trim off most of the host rock to make a cab? Also, referring to a past video where you asked what people were doing with their growing cab piles, there are always local fund raising (i.e. scouts, school bands and teams, nonprofits) that rockhounders can donate to for raffle prizes. Or a small collection or display can be donated to libraries, schools or teachers Thank you for all the work you put into filming and editing your videos

[@CurrentlyRockhounding]

Those are all great ideas! Yeah I think the outside could be trimmed off for sure and saved.

[@CityRockhounding]

Excellent video! These were super cool inside, and I enjoyed your music to go along with you cutting, sweet. Thanks for the reminder to sharpen my blade. Thanks for cutting so many, I could watch this all day! Wish I didn't have to roll my rocks, but its all I got at the moment.

[@CurrentlyRockhounding]

Rolling the rocks has its pluses and minuses but its something worth showing from time to time here as I think its something that many people forget about as an option.

[@graemero5532]

Love Thundereggs & Agates, the surprise waiting to be seen. Very cool

[@robbybobby6466]

That healed fractured one I thought was really cool. Waterlines too!

[@TarnishedViking.]

Sorry I'm late. The wif, & I like the first one & the 4th one 9:25, Looks like a bare in the right one. So cool. Honestly I like them all. Awesome Jared, Thanks!!!

[@CurrentlyRockhounding]

It's always a good time when I get to cut a bunch of eggs.

[@sandmaker]

Loved the eggs, but i like any rock cut. Thanks for the gorgeous views .

[@TheAdventureCloset]

Beautiful! The opal one was actually my favorite. Good stuff!

[@CurrentlyRockhounding]

It's a pretty one.

[@theruggedrockhound]

Nice thundereggs! I do plan to get out to Oregon one of these days, so many great places I would like to visit...

[@BackcountrywithShaughn]

Doh, caught me off guard with a Tuesday post, thanks as always for sharing! Ah cutting t-eggs is such an interesting pastime IMO, the anticipation of the reveal always gives me a little energy boost and often am rewarded with beautiful things to enjoy! Appreciate you taking us along for the cuts and reveal my friend. Have a super rest of your week.

[@CurrentlyRockhounding]

Oh man its always a good time to open up some eggs and see if I have anything good.

[@paigelee6321]

Thank you love learning about rocks 😊💙

[@jamesh5460]

I like these almost as much as geodes. Very cool surprises looking at the surface after the cut. It's like opening a present.

[@CurrentlyRockhounding]

It really is and in a way I think its better that not all of them will be amazing.

[@countrymcdonald3021]

I e been wanting to do this and I think you would have fun with the idea. But how about the ones with clarity you take and drill a hole in The back and place a small LED light to show the beauty inside.

[@kseaglass8920]

Awesome stuff indeed 💚🐸🐢👍🏼

[@savagesquirrel9828]

Neat! Fun to watch…thanks.

[@CurrentlyRockhounding]

Thank you!

[@aydamercado6798]

Beautiful ones!!!

[@CurrentlyRockhounding]

Thank you.

[@michaelstrong3634]

Love your Thunder egg and Geode videos. these are my favorite rocks. Living in Indiana geodes are solid milky quartz. I have over 75 in my den on display.

[@CurrentlyRockhounding]

Oh wow, it sounds like you have a great collection going!

[@AZRockhoundExpeditions]

Definitely got some winners in the pile!!👍🏼💖

[@CurrentlyRockhounding]

Oh yeah I think a few will be keepers.

[@patrickkillilea5225]

I am waiting for my wet tile saw to show up today. I am then going to try to cut one of the Geode you sent me. Very exciting.

[@CurrentlyRockhounding]

Yay!

[@largent45]

Great video! I love thundereggs! And its amazing, just how different, eggs from the same location can be. There were a few duds, but the good ones were really, really good! And i love the one that broke apart and reformed back together in opal! thats really cool. And really, just with the 80 grit sanding, they got really smooth and shiny! All in all, i think it was really cool! Maybe with one of those duds, you could take a slice of the agate part under the microscope. I just bet those water lines could hold a whole micro world of their own. Thanks for sharing your eggs!

[@CurrentlyRockhounding]

I think with some of the duds I might try to cut the agates cores out and free form polish them.

[@largent45]

@@CurrentlyRockhounding Now that sounds like an awesome idea!

[@bigdave6447]

Have you considered just reversing the blade ? It works on a concrete slab saw !!!

[@CurrentlyRockhounding]

With lapidary blades we don't really reverse them as there's not a bunch of material supporting the diamonds so when we reverse the little ramp of material behind them giving them support goes away.

[@houndofrock]

Mr ThunderEgg ⛈️🥚 I think my egg is going to get rotated through my trim saw the same way shortly. 🤞

[@CurrentlyRockhounding]

Do it!

[@gator83261]

Good video. Cool music.

[@CurrentlyRockhounding]

Thank you.

[@Timothious_Maximus]

I'd be temped to try and float some thin CA into the fractures to try and make them less visible and more stable

[@CurrentlyRockhounding]

I've tried that and the results have been kind of meh really but I could also not be doing it right or I haven't tried it on the right rocks.

[@RagnarRocks]

Awesome Thundereggs! Love that first one that looks like light at the end of a dark tunnel or cave! Did you custom make that splash guard for the saw? I am definitely in need of one!

[@cliffmiller1021]

I use a plastic face shield zapped to the front of my saw. Every little bit helps.

[@RagnarRocks]

@@cliffmiller1021 Good call, thanks for the tip man!

[@CurrentlyRockhounding]

I did make the splash guard which is a little bigger than the stock one.

[@saaamember97]

TIP: Stabilize your geodes/thundereggs before cutting. This will prevent the "breakaway" pieces that occurred. I use PaleoBond PB002 Penetrant Stabilizer. Use a suction pipette (like an old eyedropper) to gather the stabilizer and drizzle it all over the entire outside of the geode/thunderegg (Be sure to lay your item on a sheet of Reynold's Release tin foil, so that it will not stick when pulled apart). When completely dry, cut your thunderegg.

[@CurrentlyRockhounding]

Have you done that with your thundereggs?

[@mattrichards1492]

Looks like you maybe got a couple from blue beds in the group?

[@michaelvandyke6715]

They buried the "Blue" bed area, it's all under water now. That was a few years ago ..

[@mattrichards1492]

@@michaelvandyke6715 🤔 I just bought some freshly dug stuff last weekend and some earlier this year. I also don't have high confidence that they can keep those bins separated, lol.

[@CurrentlyRockhounding]

Yeah I might have but its also hard to exactly know for sure since I didn't personally collect them and who knows if people put things back in the wrong bin.

[@BubuH-cq6km]

you said you don't want to use too fine of a sanding on the thunder eggs because of getting grit in the cracks do you use epoxy resin to give them a shine?

[@CurrentlyRockhounding]

On these ones that are cracked up I didn't want to take them to polish cause it will just work into the cracks. I have tried different products and I think the best thing to do is just move on to rocks that can take a proper polish.

[@ResortDog]

Note: you will wear out your hands working rocks.

[@hasanpluitchannel]

Menarik untuk di lihat 🥰

[@QuartzCowboy]

I would just like the centers of those, I don't like the brown rinds

[@CurrentlyRockhounding]

I guess you could cut it off.

[@here2share338]

Here's what I would do with thunder eggs. I would use an acid dip. Isolate that agate.

[@CurrentlyRockhounding]

What are acid are you using to dissolve the rhyolite?

[@here2share338]

@@CurrentlyRockhounding rhyolite...you could tumble that off!

[@WhiteThrash89]

Great video! Would you be interested in selling or trading for new material? The first thunderegg in your reveal gave me the chills when you sprayed it. Especially the right side.

[@CurrentlyRockhounding]

Thank you! I'm sorry but I do not sell any rocks but sometimes I do just give them away.

[@joniangelsrreal6262]

👁👁 (⚡️🥚) 👏👏

[@gromper2k]

NOOB! Turn your tile saw around and pull the rock through it. Much less mess.

[@CurrentlyRockhounding]

Ummm no. It's not a tile saw, its a wet lapidary trim saw and it does have spray guards for a reason and they do work. Also starting a comment off by calling someone a name does nothing but make you look foolish.