Cutting Premium Malawi Agates Open w/ Lapidary Saw

Let's cut open a bunch of Malawi agates from Africa and see how many will be premium African gems! We had a great batch with these beauties and I cut them all open on my 6" Hi Tech Diamond saw.
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[@donnaboyle669]

Spectacular reveals, I enjoyed this video as usual. The excitement you show is amazing. Thank you for always being yourself.

[@AgateDad]

I appreciate your comment, thank YOU (all of you) for letting me be myself ❤️

[@juliedisco316]

How could I buy one? Julie

[@blacksheep2II8473]

I think they are ALL beautiful. And your enthusiasm, as you cut and reveal, is contagious!!! 😊😊

[@darkseidtheboss4811]

This is why imo agates are better than precious gems (diamonds, rubies, emeralds and sapphires) despite not been commercially as valuable, they're all unique which means there's always something new to see

[@erogers7053]

I feel the same for agates and opals interms of the uniqueness making them alot better looking than all other 'precious gems'.

[@Parksy747]

I do a lot of sapphire fossicking and you'd be surprised how different they can be. All the colours of the rainbow. Some with 2 or 3 different colours. It's mind blowing seeing precious gems in your sieve that came out of a dirty creek. But I understand what you're saying. I've bought 7kg of these Malawi agates. Pretty fun to cut 👍🏻

[@agatabilltopay8822]

I walked about 4 km on lake Ontario this week-end as the weather was incredibly mild... I collected a few rocks... They were not as beautiful as these agates but the pleasure was the same!!😅 Thank you for sharing these treasures with us. Now I'm always wondering what they would look if they were cut... 😂! Even my vocab has improved!!

[@Ontario_Rockhound]

Awesome gates, some great colours and fortifications!

[@sfhowl2001]

Love the blue and orange one with quartz pocket. The bands are gorgeous!

[@denameneades9126]

That last one was amazing!

[@annaleggans9891]

Another great video.. I love cutting open rocks to see what's inside them.. it's a new hobby of mine and it's so fun.. Is there anyway I could buy some agates from you for me to cute.. I just can't find any good agates in southern Illinois..😊

[@이증필]

한국에도 이런 수정돌 많은데 ㅎㅎㅎㅎ 가공해 만들어 봐야 사가는 사람도 없음: 일명 꽃돌이라고 불림!!

[@gary3270]

Wow! Those Malawi agates are BEAUTIFUL! That one that looked like it had purple bands was really exceptional! Gorgeous!

[@AgateDad]

Which agate was your favorite?!

[@sahilrawat5621]

Will tell you in about 10 mins 😅

[@AgateDad]

@@sahilrawat5621😂😂😂

[@lorigesch1295]

The smiley face is my favorite.

[@alchapman-dp7zv]

We've all been caught out by choosing an early favourite, and I'm always happy to be wrong, beautiful pieces again.

[@jmcgovern6454]

Smiley face of course ! It’s your signature 😊

[@keithcunningham7925]

I love malawi agates they are so frickin awesome and I would have to say the smiley one was my favorite very cool

[@AgateDad]

They’re so good!

[@priscillagreer6471]

Thank you so very much for doing this! It is so wonderful that we older folks get to experience this, with all the technology we have today!

[@PainlessJen]

I bought some Malawi babies after seeing one of your videos. They were so incredible, (several as gorgeous as the blue & yellow one) that I just bought a couple more pounds of them, plus some of the larger nodules. Excited to recover from my carpal tunnel release surgery & cut into them! Thanks so much for posting great content

[@minerjohnny41]

Great video once again. Those cuts were spectacular ... my favorite from this session of cutting is the green one. Like you said, the depth of those bands are incredible That double window is pretty epic Also, I messaged you on IG

[@AgateDad]

Thanks, I’ll try to get to that soon

[@rebeccajones3461]

That “long” agate at 14:50 reminds me of a mountain range or iceberg or battleship. It is really cool to see how unique these all are. Thanks for sharing.

[@AgateDad]

Love it!

[@darrinwilliams5715]

Killer colors!! The blue and orange ones were off the charts.😎😎

[@Amy_McFarland]

I've watched another channel use the vise and he holds onto the unfixed side to prevent the break at the end.

[@AgateDad]

Good idea!

[@spend4zen1]

I love nerding out about rocks and gemstones. I do not have the means or space to cut rocks but at least I can watch.

[@Anne.parrot.lady74]

Same, I’d love to do this, I might have to get my husband into this so we can make room for a saw like this.

[@stormymountainrockworks]

Love these. Have a stash myself. Highest “hit” rate out there for the buck, in my opinion.

[@AgateDad]

Totally agree!

[@mattmatt6572]

Where is the source of Malawi agates?

[@aidairis2996]

CORES MAGNÍFICAS....PENA QUE NAO TEM A TRADUÇÃO DE SUA LINGUA PRA GENTE ENTENDER....

[@luckyotter623]

Nature is an amazing artist. Thank you for sharing these beauties with us!

[@geoffjohnson6555]

holy cow Taylor, those were seriously some premium cuts. My head is spinning; what a sweet batch!! That gnarly one with the botryoidal pocket was my favorite, it has SO much going on. Thanks for the content my friend. And thanks again for the special note for my son Jude, can't wait to see his face when he reads it Christmas morning. Take care

[@dawnminard218]

That Rock with the two Geo Pockets that you just showed when you put those two halves together it was shaped like a butterfly oh my goodness those are so beautiful thank you for sharing all your agates and things with all of us and how you cut them mother nature does an amazing job making beautiful things I would take an agate any day over any diamond or precious gems absolutely love❤ agates my favorite Agate is crazy lace agate I have one on my necklace and I wear it everyday it is my favorite necklace to wear

[@cherylhaynes2270]

I love to watch you and listen to you when you cut these rocks. I love to rock hunt but now i don' get out much any more. I'm 66 and have copd. Watching you reminds me of me when i would rock hunt. I had a dog that went with me and she found rocks. May your future be bright and positive and full of adventures.

[@dustinfindsrocks]

Blue and orange together are my absolute favorite! Freaking STUNNER!

[@rhondamorrissey1112]

Oh so beautiful. I just love watching you open these amazing agates

[@JulesUS8386]

The face & tongue looks like a dragon face lol

[@aidairis2996]

MA-RA-VI-LHO-SAS......PARABENS TAYLOR!!! COISA LINDA...BELÍSSIMAS

[@prasannajayaweera1348]

I love agate tooo much😍😍🤩, but in Sri Lanka, I can't find them🥺🥺😓 . can you send me a one stone🥺🥺

[@nicolepinkham4241]

Oh my gosh! Your excitement is so contagious!! I found myself grinning ear to ear when you opened up that agate that you almost bet your saw away for! Amazing agates! Great video! Thanks for sharing that experience!

[@mommakimmins5554]

The orange one with the purple quartz in the middle reminds me of a candle flame. That blue one is SO pretty too

[@ronaldhoppus9015]

Some really premium beauties in that batch! So cool. Where did you get these? Thanks for sharing

[@Sweetpeabowgirl]

I have been tumbling my agates. Will that make it easier to cut and polish in the inside? I’m very new to this and I get just as excited as you. The anticipation is so exciting. Would you want to cut mine? I live in Wisconsin near Lake Superior.

[@joaomarcos7394]

crazzy this is beauiful this agate is siple woanderful we in beazil dont have this quality amazing

[@518hs]

So, so beautiful! I love the blue and orange. But they were all really cool.

[@markgubbins1958]

Stunning reveals !!! That last one has got to be one of the most beautiful agates I've ever seen. Thanks !!!!!

[@janetnelson6576]

Fantastic video!!!! Gorgeous agates and SO much fun to watch and enjoy your responses!!! So glad I found you!!!!!!!!!!

[@Debbie4729]

These are delightful!!!!Thank you for showing them to us!!!

[@Operocks]

When I saw that opener in color 😱 I could feel your reaction, what an absolute stunner 🙌 great cuts!

[@tonnyvanhemert9826]

Great video:) you can minimize the blowouts while using the vise. I always use one. When the cut is nearly done, slow the speed and pressure down to near nothing, and hold the end sticking out with your hand to subtly guide it through the last millimeter;)

[@AgateDad]

Great tip!

[@markbaehne9389]

Great cuts today those are so gorgeous !

[@KDPhillips]

Absolutely beautiful!

[@francoiselandriault8164]

Wow! They are all spectacular but my favorite one is the last one with the vibrant colors. Very cool.

[@aidairis2996]

SANTO DEUS....ESSA AZUL COM LARANJA......DESLUMBRANTE....PENA QUE NAO DA PRA ENTENDER....O QUE VC TA FALANDO...NAO FALO EM INGLES SOMENTE EM PORTUGUÊS.....BELÍSSIMA BELÍSSIMA...PARABÉNS

[@tingyang8743]

Actually really liked the cloudy one! Reminds me of ghosts and fog but in a good way!

[@borbolettaazul]

this orange blue once inspired me to grochet som Mandalas!!

[@AgateDad]

Nice!

[@tulazaz]

WOW, I love the blue and orange agate!!! Orange and blue being complimentary colors on the color wheel, makes each other stand out more. Beautiful!!! (Which is why grocery stores use a blue background for their oranges display. Makes the oranges look orangier 😊.)

[@lisamills-wv6nc]

Absolutely GORGEOUS AGATES!!! 😊

[@loisstump5990]

The last one has a baby on both sides!

[@pamelanay2195]

Love watching you 💕

[@meg2831]

Such bright colors! My goodness! I love the ones that have orange in them.

[@ladydiane1811]

My first video from you... what a great video To Get To Know You 😂🎉 New subscriber 🎉

[@AgateDad]

Welcome!

[@ladydiane1811]

@AgateDad Thanks for taking that time to be welcoming! I'll be binging these, I'm sure ...

[@diannameyers8163]

Do you ever show jewelry made from the cuttings?( Pieces ) That last one was phenomenal 🎉😂❤

[@janettetippetts7942]

Those are all phenomenal! I watch another YT channel that involves crocodiles and alligators and his community has come up with a motto of "All alligator and crocodile lives matter!" I think in your case it's, 'All Agate cuts matter!' All Beauties in their own rights. Thanks for what you share with us, it's OUTSTANDING!

[@AgateDad]

Very cool!

[@joanrieser2580]

Great video…great presentation and great rocks ❤

[@AgateDad]

Thanks so much! You rock 🪨

[@kellyharper367]

Old Disabled House Bound Dusty Rusty Rockhound here: They're Forrest Gump agates... ya never know what you're gonna get!!😊

[@rochelem3872]

Hello my druid friend from a past life, long long ago. I was so shocked to recognize your soul in the video but to see that you are still working with the elements makes me so happy to see!! You can take the Druid out of the forest, but you can't take the forest out of the Druid. Wishing you many blessings in this life soul brother! Be Well!! 👋😊

[@jaqlynmead9514]

The colors r amazing blue & coral yummy... blueberry (frosted blue skin) & orange creamcicle sherbert delish...(:

[@Davidautofull]

wait, i just realized, at 4:50 when you said look in there when you roll, it looked like a layer of eggshells with space between each other. real neat. nooo, stop. at 8:16 how do you think it would go if you sliced a piece off of both of those windows? it might leave a tunnel we could see through.

[@danfish4life249]

Green one was way cool. I'm on the coastal bend of TX so my local agates are from Mexico. Crazy lace agates which are awesome, but I'm looking for some of these for future works. Oh ya factures are a pain in the............

[@karenritter2574]

Love the green/blue, and the double with blue/orange. That final 1 was wild with colors.

[@BKNeifert]

In heaven, the stain glass is going to be Agate. The layers of Earth gemstones, and your mansions are going to be made out of precious stone. And Zion's going to be a big Plateau made out of crystalized, clear gold, about the size of the distance between Earth's surface and the moon.

[@chrislopez1918]

Those agates are🔥

[@LesleyDiane-r8c]

They are so beautiful, but I have what is probably a stupid question, if you left them without cutting them would they grow any bigger over time, also how old are they when you get them. Lesley, Victoria, BC. Canada.

[@pamthetube]

Is there ever any point in maybe cutting off the other side, like when you can see an amazing colour or something at the back looking through? Xx

[@sabrosaborincana5288]

Están preciosas, me encantó la que tiene la cara, aparte de esa especial, Happy for you👏👏👏❤congrats!

[@wvpaperwings]

I am fascinated by your videos! They're fun and informative. If I may ask a Q? Is it possible for quartz to have bands?

[@TheSimmy77]

Another excellent video :) I know you're taken and a dad but the fact that you're easy on the eyes with a great voice doesn't hurt either lol HNY 2024!

[@saralynn518]

Your smiley face agate reminded me of John Kricfalusi's art lol. Especially on the butt.

[@judyjones2727]

You make cutting these agates so exciting. My HiTech is coming tomorrow and I can't wait. Thank you

[@ForTheLoveOfYarn]

I hope you cut more of the rocks lengthwise, or turn them sideways and go lengthwise, in more videos. It shows more design to us. Also if you turned it on the side, if it's kind of flat, turn it on the side and go down lengthwise instead of across. We would love to see it on both ways on different ones. 🙂 You have found some beautiful stuff. though.

[@jamesrich8463]

What size saw do you use for cutting rocks. Do you have both 6" and 10" rock saw. If I get one you think 6" is good for first saw? I suppose depends how big the rocks your cutting are.

[@ant-1382]

Really nice agates. One thing I don't get is why always cut them in half? Why not try to get a slab that is usable for cabbing, or free form work.

[@payal_mutha]

❤oh my god that's so beautiful! Just felt like having a jewellery of every one of them! So much in love with agates!

[@ckoch93]

One of the best all around cutting videos of all time

[@AgateDad]

You rock 🪨

[@katrinasmith7180]

That last one is so beautiful, but am I the only one that see's and embryo inside the womb. 16:09 bottom right, looks like an embryo with an umbilical cord. It's precious

[@dennispasbrig5619]

What saw do you recommend for beginners? 6 or 10 inch? Where do you buy your saw blades?

[@joaoibison4221]

Lindas agatas, aqui no Nordeste do Brasil tenho algumas agatas no estado natural, como faço para te enviar? Um abraço.

[@СветланаЛевренц]

Уже гарні екземпляри агату.

[@KDbbasm]

The green agate cut on the vice looks like it has an octopus lingering deep inside....an arm with tentacles shows. Yea, I could do this hour after hour. Thank you

[@savagesquirrel9828]

The last one and the coffee colored on with chrystals are my favs I wonder how you decide which size saw to use? I want to get one…just for fun, but I am clueless as to size. I have a box of fossil shells I got after watching your video, and no way to cut them.

[@l.m.892]

Dude. I really like your background music.

[@AgateDad]

Thanks bud!

[@l.m.892]

@@AgateDad Who is that playing at 2:52 and 3:47?

[@dickynurfitrianto3767]

If only I could buy a stone cutting machine like you, I would love to be able to cut stones and look for various motifs on each stone, they could be traded to increase my income. I support u with likes from indonesia

[@1EchoFree]

Different people see different things...at 9:24 the left side center looks like a skeleton-type figure wearing a cape....no l"m not smoking a hog leg.

[@maryseaman312]

12:52. I haven't watched a lot and know even less than nothing about what is being accomplished, but so far, that is the first time that you have opened up a rock and the two sides do not match as precisely (almost as if they are two separate moments of creation) as what you have shown in so many of these cuttings. I thought that was really interesting - - as are most all of them.

[@Ahmed_693_]

I have an old piece of rare natural free blue agate that is now more than seventy years old and weighs 5 carats, but unfortunately it remains from a broken agate gem that was in a circular shape and worn by hand, old style.

[@Tmc513]

Any chance I could send you a photo of an Amazing rock I have so you could possibly ID it?

[@KDbbasm]

Listen here, young man!!! Where were those safety glasses!!!!

[@glenn5903]

The blue and orange! But I wouldn't bet my saw. Maybe a few good agates but not the saw!😂😂😂😂

[@grazynaosewska2377]

Ten z geodą jest piękny. Zrobiłabym sobie wisiorek.

[@kristibbradshaw]

I live love love that green one. Where do you get your stones???? The one with the double window is amazing.

[@howardwest1347]

That was so much fun. They are very cool. Thank you for allowing us . To watch

[@HoneySamuels]

OMG 9:39 I can’t believe it 😮 makes me want to go find me a bucket of Malawi and find a saw ASAP

[@whtmgckgrl]

OMG, best results video I've I've seen of yours! Those colors!!

[@Rjtarpon14]

Can you set them on lights to see thru them? Longwave and shortwave light differences also?

[@حازماحمد-خ5ج]

يعنى لو جبتلك أحجار من دي عندك حد يأخذ

[@christinevincent996]

The face one at 6 minutes. He's smoking a cigar with smoke going up 😅😅😊

[@EvanTietz]

My goodness Malawi agates are so gorgeous! Thank you for another cutting journey sir and I hope you’re well!

[@AgateDad]

So nice of you! You too!

[@sweetestcyn5489]

Do you have a saw recommendation for cutting geodes and rocks as someone just getting into the hobby?