Cutting Thunder Egg Agates from Lake Superior!

In this video, I am cutting thunder egg agates from Lake Superior! These are some interesting specimens and we defintely caught a couple very nice ones in this batch! I feel like I know what to look for better because of cutting these and hopefully you can too! My saw and book on these Lake Superior thunder egg agates can be found linked here: linktr.ee/AgateDad
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[@AgateDad]

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[@Orang315]

I like that cutting machine 🤔 I could use one of those to make my rock pyramids 🔺🔺

[@peggyallen6084]

Uh huh! A microscope would be really good! Great idea! ❤

[@gingerredshoes]

The Tigger laugh gets me. Hooh-hooh-hooh-hooo! 😄

[@crystaleidson6042]

I love learning about the geological process that creates the formations we're seeing. It makes it so much more exciting to be in the audience for the big reveal of this tiny piece of Earth's history. Millions of years of atoms jostling each other to create these beautiful stones.

[@joannb6254]

❤ I found your channel a while back. And I love the fact that you show each cut right after you're done cutting it in half.. Keep up the good work, my friend..

[@AgateDad]

Thank you so much! Happy to show them asap

[@jmcgovern6454]

I love how you find objects within the rocks ❤ all are stunning. Take your “bummer” cut and make earrings 😊

[@tanekarnes5260]

The one that resembled Galaxy stone, where was agate-y, would make some really pretty teardrop cabs 🌌

[@518hs]

So pretty! The last one is really cool!

[@maryseaman312]

I like your excitement. Will be looking forward to the polishing videos!

[@skywatcher6864]

Taylor, even your "bummer" videos are compelling; I HAVE TO watch them to the end because of your awesome attitude and demeanor! Your cup is always half full! IMVHO, you're one of the best YTer's online! I KNOW "Santa's" going to bring you a microscope. The giveaway was when you asked us for our opinion! Keep up the great work...I can't wait for the next video (but I will) dog hairs and all! 🐕‍🦺😅

[@cindyrebstock2334]

You said my word, amethyst!! Yay! That little one with the blue in was a beauty too! The second from the last looked like it had bubbles in it! Wow…that last one. I love the water level bands!! Great cutting today! Thanks!

[@BUY_YOUTUBE_VIEWS_d084]

the quality of your videos just keeps getting better and better

[@D0NALD_541]

I had no idea lake superior had thunder egg agates ! I grew up in minnesota and would frequently go up the north shore to rock hound , thinking back after seeing what you were cutting I remeber finding a crap load of those rocks but thought they were low grade junk so I skipped them into the lake lmao ! Great video man keep doing what you do 👍😎

[@kathythorene5873]

I enjoy watching your videos. I grew up on Lake Superior on the beach and did go rock hunting on the shore.

[@janettetippetts7942]

Those are all wonderful! - - - But big Congratulations on the last one being as OUTSTAMDING as you had hoped!!! Hooray for you!

[@janehelbert7551]

You always know which one to save for last! Love it!

[@kathywhite4547]

I’m enjoying the soundtrack when you’re cutting.

[@AgateDad]

I’m glad!

[@patriciabock4299]

Turn the one that you cut crosswise to the first cut you made into matched cabochons for earrings! They would be awesome!

[@minerjohnny41]

I'm late but I'm here... can't wait to see today's finds and cuts

[@diannameyers8163]

Do you ever put the broken pieces in a tumbler? Kids would love those.🎉😂❤

[@sandmaker]

I love watching you cut rocks. Great saw and a fun cutter. Thanks. See you next time. Cut, cut, cut. 😷⚒

[@AgateDad]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@sandmaker]

@@AgateDad I always do🤗

[@gemstonejudy5900]

The 2nd one looked like an autumn scene on a cloudy day!

[@KathrynRath]

It's so funny, I've watched quite a few of your videos over the past few weeks, and I still can't always (in the moment of the reveal) accurately predict what you'll be pleased about. Just in this video, there were two right in a row. The first one I thought, 'oh, he's not going to like that' and then you did, quite a bit. Then the next one I thought, 'oh, that's so pretty!' and you were disappointed by it! 😂

[@MrJudder413]

17:13 was waiting for the classic explosion of joy!❤ love the channel and content mhman!

[@alblood8575]

The one right at 14 mins was amazing! XD It looks like you split it so perfectly! To me it looks like the left hand holds the cat and the right holds that dog! XD

[@sophiafulgenzi9937]

I love your videos! I'm fully addicted lol! Thank you so much for creating such entertaining content. ❤

[@AgateDad]

I’m glad you enjoy!!!

[@veronicamoore3777]

Always fun watching, because you never know what you’re going to get!

[@randysanders3511]

This makes me so pumped about what's inside what I thought were just L.S.A but not might also be thunder eggs!!!

[@debidevaney8398]

Good morning Taylor☺️ and everyone🤗

[@3New6Horizons9]

I like the cut from minute 11:40 😃👍 it looks classy 😋 greetings from germany 😊

[@debrabaron8170]

They are beautiful!

[@Finefingers74]

You seriously need a microscope so you can do macro shot, I love the super close ups seeing the fine detail. Love your work!

[@KDbbasm]

I get soooo caught up in the 'Agate Action" that I forget to hit the "Like" so it really helps when you remind us to. .....some of us are older and not quite operating on all cylinders.

[@tashacano3324]

Dang that last one was gorgeous!!

[@terryhuntzicker8474]

Every kid should have a dog, just pretend the hair is fairy dust and who can resist loving ❤a doggo😊

[@shannel318]

Those turned out so beautiful! I love seeing your excitement and feel it too! What a great way to be the first ever to open up a natural treasure! Can’t wait to see more! Love all the things you make and polish too!! Thanks for sharing with us! Beautiful agates!!⛏👍😃

[@AgateDad]

Thank you so much!

[@Kosijustpiedyou]

I get so happy when u find something amazing 😊

[@UnmaskingTheMachine]

I couldn't wait to get home from work to watch this ever since i got the notification of the upload. Great pieces 🙏

[@AgateDad]

You rock 🪨 ❤️

[@sjolson-3243]

Some real treasures. What fun.

[@nancykahn4125]

These vids take me to lost worlds…we have access to so much innovation today…would be interesting to find out how ancient people,like the Egyptians, cut stone for their jewels…

[@darrellpettis5823]

Any one else see the mushroom in the rock at 6:05? Lol so cool!!

[@keithcunningham7925]

That was awesome I say those are worth picking up and I would say that last one is my favorite thanks for a great time

[@donnaherzig8106]

Nature never disappoints, even the duds. But mostly, she shines through with such surprising beauty. I just love rocks. ❤️

[@jamesferry6717]

You've inspired me to cut through the weird stuff I've been collecting!

[@AgateDad]

How’s it going?!?

[@weiner1414]

I love your passion …. Im excited too ! I want to go to get some Lake Superior Agats!

[@janehelbert7551]

Love the jasper.

[@janehelbert7551]

I really liked the one at 8:30!

[@katihanson]

LOVE the one at 4:50 for some reason! Beautiful. First video of yours I'm watching. I'm always out rock hunting, but need to get myself a saw 🤔😜

[@katihanson]

Omg that jasper-y one with amethyst is phenomenal!!

[@dawnwilkinson8717]

Thank y ou so much for sharing the video it is so good. Such a lot of amazing rocks, so pretty, beautiful in fact! 😃

[@user-rm3tm6mn6k]

Keep cutting 😊

[@glenn5903]

Oh that big one!😮😮😮

[@steveegbert7429]

The last one made all the duds worth it! For anyone interested, to be called true thunder eggs, they form in rhyolite lavas only. These do look like rhyolite is the host.

[@glenn5903]

Yes on the scope!😂😂😂

[@cherylpearson967]

❤ Beautiful creations

[@joanrieser2580]

I love these videos.

[@Mudguaard]

A simple (Mac se do) hand held magnifier.

[@donnaboyle669]

Enjoyed very much, there were some beautiful rocks, I like the galaxy rocks especially the round one, and this last one. What do you do with the rocks you don’t care for? Thank you so much for involving us in your video.

[@PapasGems]

Thank you for sharing. ❤ Great content.

[@johnrichardson3297]

@AgateDad @17:14 you should call that Kefka Agate/Jester Agate!

[@kathywhite4547]

I like that one too.

[@patriciamckean4186]

Didn't know they were a thing. I'm from Michigan. Think I brought some back from a trip to Lake Superior. Hmm....must cut them.

[@juliadagnall7103]

4:35 I thought that one was really pretty ❤❤

[@-hw-]

very pretty

[@dlroland1881]

The last cut looks like there are steps leading down to a lake.

[@lorigesch1295]

That looks like gem bone!

[@virginiarocks]

Wow!

[@ledarivas9928]

Looks like a nebula

[@CelticDruidess1]

that last one almost looked like it had a rose quartz colouring

[@krisnandii]

Yes to microscope 🙌!

[@diannameyers8163]

As a matter of fact, I use a magnifying glass to watch you🎉😂❤

[@femkeklijn4802]

Why are they called thunder egg agates? I think we do not have any of theese here in the Netherlands.

[@ROCKINWHEELERS]

NICE

[@janehelbert7551]

I like the one at 6:07

[@rosm6621]

When cutting small stones, do you use a thinner blade (trim saw blade) for less kerf?

[@AgateDad]

I try to yes

[@gailwalton5779]

do you do a video of looking at split rocks under the microscope?

[@Orang315]

🤔 That’s good cutting machine. I could use one like that for cutting my rock pyramids 🔺🔺🔺🔺

[@AgateDad]

Linked in video description

[@bethhaas9859]

Yes to a microscope!

[@simadey8092]

❤❤

[@rosemaryspringer4239]

Looks like wolves looking over the water.

[@watchingthewheelsgoround260]

It would be amazing to see them under a microscope..

[@AgateDad]

I agree!

[@minerjohnny41]

What's the difference between a thunder egg and an agate nodule?

[@timothyreaper8932]

@7:13 Among us!

[@user-hm6bn6kw6k]

What is galaxy stone, please. And your site is terrific.

[@AgateDad]

Amygdaloidal basalt

[@ROCKINWHEELERS]

Question. I know you are using the Rez Wheels-How do you like them and have you used Nova wheels, Because I have seen other Lapidary Artist/Cabers use them and off course they will swear by them because they are an affiliate. I myself am leaning towards the Rez wheels and I know you will be Honest with Your answer.

[@maryvaliulis]

What's the difference between a thunder egg and an agate

[@kathyblain5544]

I vote yes for microscope❤❤❤

[@user-mt4xi3dn5f]

интересно

[@superstar7813]

What do you clean them with initially?

[@AgateDad]

Nothing most of the time, sometimes soap and water

[@raygay3375]

@19:46 I a puppy dog in the left hand half.

[@MJElling2]

I’ve wondered what those were. I know a beach where you can fill your pockets with them. Wonder if you were in the same beach?

[@AgateDad]

Maybe lol

[@chrissiejundt9867]

So can find thunder agates anywhere?

[@AgateDad]

Only where they are lol Google that one

[@KDbbasm]

Yes, oh, Yes! Please get a microscope. That way we can do more than just look we can actually "enter in to the splendor"

[@AgateDad]

I think so too!

[@sweetteil1081]

How many people out there that took medical classes in college and looking at these like liver, lungs, brain tissue etc etc etc??? I do an it’s weird how many of these rocks look like those tissues.

[@JaneKitchen-xh1td]

Get a microscope! I love watching your show 😅

[@genebarnhart5527]

Why are they called thunder eggs?

[@AgateDad]

I think that’s technically a nickname for something else

[@rebeccaw6914]

Please get a microscope to look at the stuff!

[@ledarivas9928]

Yes but a mic. 😢

[@Abakar108]

It is dangerous to work without gloves!

[@AgateDad]

Opposite

[@JaneKitchen-xh1td]

Please get a microscope!