Huge MONTANA PETRIFIED WOOD | Old School Polishing on a Budget

[@deniseview4253]

Beautiful!

[@graemero5532]

Great job polishing that petrified wood.

Myito lindo seu video.

[@ROCKINWHEELERS]

LOVE IT!!! THE BEAUTY YOU BROUGHT OUT IN THE CREATION!!!

[@JhonDiamond2021]

Really cool

[@feleciaburrous6821]

I am getting started, I love what I learn from watching your videos! Thank you so much. I would love the link to find out what to buy. You do such a wonderful job of polishing! It’s super cool to see your boys learning and spending time with their dad!

[@jlj209]

Yes, a link to the pad set would be helpful. I have two drill’s already.

[@valsummers5330]

I second that thought!

[@CockatoobirdmanBill]

search 5" Shine-Plus Dry Diamond Polishing Pads

[@RockhoundingLife]

Here is a link on amazon. Your local Home Depot or hardware store should have them as well. www.amazon.ca/Diamond-Polishing-Grinding-Backing-Concrete/dp/B0B41SXSDJ/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=grinding+pads+diamond&qid=1656073751&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFOM0VWTVlaRDZOWlYmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA5NjMwMDkxTkpHVTY1T1EzTzI4JmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA5OTc2MTUxRE1UUE1ZRUNUQUVZJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

[@hossuandrei9492]

Y love this 🥰🤩😍🤯🤤💝💖💗🥇🔝♾

[@dmozonnersepicoutdooradven3524]

Very nice work, Sir. Outstanding finds & lapidary skills. Thank you for sharing. Very good work.

[@RockhoundingLife]

Many thanks!

[@bobbimorris1819]

That’s a gorgeous piece of petrified wood! 🤩

[@RockhoundingLife]

Thanks!!

[@sandmaker]

An excellent job. Well done. Montana Rock Mom did good too. Keep the goodness coming! Can't wait for the boys🤗

[@RockhoundingLife]

Thanks so much!!

[@largent45]

Wow that is a fabulous shine! Montana's petrified wood is gorgeous and that polish was worthy of a gorgeous piece of pet wood! Absolutely fabulous video! You are just a master at all things lapidary! And your boys are following closely in dads foot steps! Thanks for sharing your passions with us!

[@RockhoundingLife]

Thank you very much! I'm not sure i'm a master as i'm still learning as I go but with experience it definitely gets easier to get the shine. Thanks for watching!

[@justjulee9135]

Petrified wood really takes a beautiful polish! And, of course, you do a magnificent job on polishing rocks. This will be a great addition to your petrified rock shelf! ❤️

[@RockhoundingLife]

Thank you very much!

[@kylaabegglen1275]

That's a beautiful shine on an amazing piece! Nice job. I love the waves in the grain. I'm sure Kim will love that shine!✌️🤠

[@RockhoundingLife]

Thanks 👍

[@406findings]

Nice polish great job 👍 I may have to start polishing some big pieces like that.

[@RockhoundingLife]

Im sure you have some bangers!

[@8621Charro]

I am using a drill and the pads for polishing...and LOVE it!! I clamp my drill so it is free standing so I can hold my rocks.

[@RockhoundingLife]

Yes!! I like to ise it that way for our smaller rocks.

[@brianholcomb940]

That's awesome! I love petrified wood, but that piece looked like regular wood! I have those pads but haven't used them yet! I don't have a big piece of anything to polish! But will hopefully soon! Thanks for sharing!

[@RockhoundingLife]

You won;t be disappointed with them!!

[@AussieRockhoundingandAdventure]

The grain in the wood came out beautifully just love petrified wood great video thanks for sharing 👍

[@RockhoundingLife]

Thank you very much!

[@grantfahlman1815]

Definitely a nice piece of PW. The shine you got on that is certainly worth the time, and cost, put into it!

[@RockhoundingLife]

I think so too!

[@silverback5033]

Hi Jason, nice polishing on the petrified wood. Keep Safe & Keep Rockin

[@RockhoundingLife]

Thanks, you too!

[@tashacano3324]

I've been waiting to see what this one looked like. It came out gorgeous!

[@RockhoundingLife]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@blindsquirrelrocks]

Thanks for this video!! Definitely needed to see how this polishing method would work, particularly on petrified wood.

[@RockhoundingLife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@donnalantz7981]

That is fabulous. Just love how it turned out. And I will have to see if I can puck up those pads too. I only have a small flatlap. And yes please send me the link. That would be awesome. Thank you.

[@RockhoundingLife]

Thanks Donna! Here is the link for the pads on Amazon but you can also purchase them at your local Home Depot or Hardware Store. www.amazon.ca/Diamond-Polishing-Grinding-Backing-Concrete/dp/B0B41SXSDJ/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=grinding+pads+diamond&qid=1656073751&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFOM0VWTVlaRDZOWlYmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA5NjMwMDkxTkpHVTY1T1EzTzI4JmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA5OTc2MTUxRE1UUE1ZRUNUQUVZJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

[@donnalantz7981]

Thank you. I will check them out soon.

[@cassandralyris4918]

Really nice piece. I love petrified wood. Out here in AZ we have really nice petrified slabs. Absolutely gorgeous. My grandpa used to collect pieces of opalized wood. It was so pretty. 🤩

[@RockhoundingLife]

Thanks Cassi, Yes AZ petrified wood is amazing! We have a couple of full round specimens.

[@seashoremudlark3916]

Very cool.nice wrk. glad u filmed and uploaded.

[@RockhoundingLife]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@MontanaRockMom]

Oh yeah look at that shine! I agree, those pads are the way to go for these big guys. I always do the sharpie grid or else I'm not patient and I rush to the next step too soon. Nicely done Jason!!!

[@RockhoundingLife]

Thanks Kim!! Yeah the sharpy is a must. Keeps you going that extra bit to make sure its done. Thanks again for the amazing specimen!!! Hope all is well with you!!

[@diananorman2074]

Beautiful as always! Curious where do you get those discs?

[@RockhoundingLife]

I picked up these discs at my local Home Depot a few years ago. The last quite awhile and can be used wet or dry.

[@michellestenton6430]

Beautiful! Your lapidary skills are top shelf Jason. Well done. I am definitely interested in the information regarding the drill and grinding/ polishing pads. I have so many finds and purchases that I’m wanting to polish. Great video and thank you for sharing.

[@RockhoundingLife]

Thank you kindly!! Here is a link to the pads on amazon but you can also buy them at your local Home Depot or Hardware Store. www.amazon.ca/Diamond-Polishing-Grinding-Backing-Concrete/dp/B0B41SXSDJ/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=grinding+pads+diamond&qid=1656073751&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFOM0VWTVlaRDZOWlYmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA5NjMwMDkxTkpHVTY1T1EzTzI4JmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA5OTc2MTUxRE1UUE1ZRUNUQUVZJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

[@nicolagraynewzealandrockho8976]

That's really cool. I use those discs on un upside down drill press. They really work well. I have a 6000 disc that came in the pack. I like how you used the sharpie pen to mark the surface. I was wondering if you use water???

[@RockhoundingLife]

Yes I use water. I wet the pad every couple of minutes to keep the dust down but you can use them dry.

[@nicolagraynewzealandrockho8976]

@@RockhoundingLife I've got a little dripper from a bottle that drips down onto mine. It's hreat

[@leezardo9324]

Could you use an orbital sander instead of a drill? Any idea which would be better?

[@RockhoundingLife]

You could for sure. I like this set up because i like how comfirtable it feels in my hands. Some peopl may like a sander or angle grinder better.

[@valsummers5330]

So if this was cut on an angle like 1/4 sawn oak…..might you get zebra stripes???, This is beautiful I’ve only seen folks using an angle grinder My grinder has no way to keep the switch on ON. I have a cordless drill I can definitely use a sprayer and I like the grid idea Oh the possibilities!

[@RockhoundingLife]

Great idea! I bought a cheap drill instead of an angle grinder. It was less expensive and its easier to hold and polish the rock.

[@kellyemmons2690]

Where would someone get those drill pads? Thank you in advance

[@RockhoundingLife]

Your local home depot will have a set. You can also get them on amazon. Just search 4" diamond pads.

[@Woet]

How long do those diamond pads last?

[@RockhoundingLife]

I've had this set for about three years now. I've used them about 20 - 30 times and they still are not that worn.

[@Woet]

@@RockhoundingLife Great, thanks :)

[@tinanicholscoury7098]

I picked up a petrified wood coffee table atan estate sale it needs to be polished. How do I do that?

[@tinanicholscoury7098]

Do I hire somebody to do this and who would that be in the Santa Barbara Ventura area of California?

[@RockhoundingLife]

You can do it yoyrself using the same method i used in this video.

[@tinanicholscoury7098]

Thank you

[@Ken_G.]

I've been contemplating on what my next step up is going to be from tumbling, been thinking of building a flat lap but this is another great option. How often do you have to wet your pads? During the FF sections it doesn't look like you're dunking that often.

[@RockhoundingLife]

Hi Ken I wet them every couple of minutes. You can actually use them wet or dry. But I wet them to keep the dust down.