Polishing Agates - Part 1 Rough Polish

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We start diving into the process of polishing agates. This video is about the rough polish.
The rough polish is where the general finish form and coloration are determined. Sharp edges and pits in the stones are ground down allowing a relatively clear view to the interior of the stone.
The more light that can reflect within the stone, the brighter it will appear.

[@kirbycraft9325]

Thank you for showing 2 different methods that are effective, yet affordable for those of us that are not rich enough to buy a machine. I watched to learn how to do light touch ups on my LSA's, select cherts, and select jasper with my new Dremel.

[@DavidBriggsAdventures]

I'm glad it was helpful. I'm going to be diving into some other carving and shaping projects this year. I'll keep the same "every day tool" approach.

[@losttiger66]

I am a brand new rock hounder, n this really helps me out big time….thank u!

[@oliverthecuriouscatnice2264]

lol i found a machine at work and i get to borrow it on the weekends i am so grateful and this helps heaps!!!! Thank you to you and baby jesus !!!!

[@CrazyAunts]

I can see how you could get addicted to this hobby. Very nice 👍

[@ereynoldful3974]

Loved this. Been browsing so many agate videos on how to shape and work them. But I cannot afford all the expensive stuff in most videos. This was perfect and easy to understand. I live in Georgia at the Florida line and collect agatized coral mostly. I tumble little chunks sometimes but wanted to give them more clarity. Use vinegar and tooth brushes and sometimes stove cleaner to get the debris and hard limestone off of it. I also collect large and medium coral heads but I don't have a way to slice them yet and I also love the details of the whole peice and flower like filmaents. So I'm only starting to shape and shine the small chunks of agate and chalcedony I find along the banks. Thank you thank you for this! Thanks so much!

[@romarbenemerito553]

I have bigger like that

[@VKQinterestsadventures]

Looks like a nice stone, very pretty. Thanks for sharing

[@DavidBriggsAdventures]

Thanks for watching!

[@linabaliashvili2495]

Still watching but I want to say , I found many things to learn from you!!! Thank you so much for shearing..... warm hugs from Portland

[@DavidBriggsAdventures]

Thank you for watching. I hope you're getting out there to find a few treasures to work with. The major reason I don't show my face is to demonstrate that people from every walk of life can explore a public gravel bar and find a treasure while experiencing nature. I'm going to be doing more stone work videos this summer. I have to work outside, so setting up a camera is hard to do in between the rain and cold. I have some great material saved up to demonstrate basic shaping and polishing with a diamond wheel.

[@linabaliashvili2495]

@@DavidBriggsAdventures I wish you all the best!!! Can’t wait for new videos...

[@dbdk1635]

Dope!

[@twistedthrifterb6220]

That's a beautiful agate theres alot of quartz crystal in Man those lines up and down intrigue me I'd cleave it in half lol

[@Professionalbeachwalker]

What kind of cleaner did you spray her with ?

[@mmayadunne5994]

I have white of it while it's yellow under torch light. Brilliant shine is there Inside like a diamond. Does it worth anything Sir.

[@twistedthrifterb6220]

Dude theres opal in that I think!!That's the only decent find I seen but I'm still watching what are those deep blue rocks u pass up looks interesting lapis color

[@Coleskatemane]

What stone do you use for polishing? Same as a stone for sharpening knives? Also what do u spray it down with to get the dust off. Thanks for the info and video!

[@DavidBriggsAdventures]

Yes. I buy cheaper ones and use them like sanding blocks and wood when I shape or smooth larger stones. My stone spray is plain old water. I keep a spray bottle with me in the shop as well as out in the field.

[@pixelpantsplay]

This is really helpful, thanks! Are you from the western PA area by chance? I grew up in Pittsburgh and your accent is reminding me of home!

[@DavidBriggsAdventures]

Close. Corning, with a dash of Rochester. ;)

[@cherylmeshue8871]

Thanks for the info ..can u show how u do the wax ..

[@DavidBriggsAdventures]

I'm going to show a few different methods of using wax in the finish polishing portion of this video series. The next 2 videos will be a bit more in depth. Thank you for watching. ;)

[@rna_jewelry7271]

Wao

[@elvis_ismyking530]

what type of wheels do you use with the dremel?

[@DavidBriggsAdventures]

It's clearly stated in the video. Watch it.

[@iqbalmohammed6511]

I am from sri lanka 🇱🇰 I have these diamond 💎

[@sherolynsmith5447]

You said you wax them? What do you wax them with?

[@DavidBriggsAdventures]

Plain old wax from an old candle. The wax is very light and evenly distributed. I use a buffing wheel on a dremel to accomplish this. It does the same thing as mineral oil, but no oil stains in your display cabinet.

[@sherolynsmith5447]

@@DavidBriggsAdventures Thanks! I appreciate the share.

[@tinaegeness4170]

How are your feelings on using car wax for your rock finishing??

[@qqtissue22ify]

safety goggles and a mask are important basics if you are going to sand stones! ❤️

[@DavidBriggsAdventures]

That sort of obvious advice should go without saying which is why I didn't. Thanks for watching

[@tashacano3324]

​@DavidBriggsAdventures We can see your reflection in the water & you obviously aren't using ppe. Not bringing up how dangerous the rock dust is to your target audience of new rock hounds is pretty disrespectful to them. They don't know what they don't know. The techniques are extremely useful & cost effective for people on budgets😁

[@queenbee9505]

Into the tumbler.

[@mishraarchana9760]

Hii

[@gersoncalinahan6920]

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[@neilrazdan1457]

Pealing potatos :o) Does it matter what speed you run dremel at ?

[@DavidBriggsAdventures]

If you have a water drip going then you can crank it up. If not, then medium speed and frequently wet the stone to keep it cool.

[@zeed4891]

أحبك

[@davideo1954]

8 minutes in and he hasn't started..

[@DavidBriggsAdventures]

I hear your wife says the same thing about your bedroom performance

[@tomday5830]

@@DavidBriggsAdventures Lol....dude, awsome...lol... 💯🎯👍🇺🇲

[@summeraskins1999]

Lmfao!!! I'm dying!!!

[@robertroyse2395]

Yes!

[@959susanne]

Move on mate..

[@DavidBriggsAdventures]

Back to your bridge troll

[@jackd6148]

If you want to polish agates use a cab king. This technique is a damn joke.

[@DavidBriggsAdventures]

I teach this method because most people don't have $3000 for a Cab King you disrespectful fuck ;)

[@tomday5830]

@@DavidBriggsAdventures Yeah, no doubt! Wow....lol. Thanks man 💯🎯👍🇺🇲

[@laszlosoltesz3772]

A rock tumbler works a lot better

[@DavidBriggsAdventures]

As is typical with your generation, you think your way is the only way. The ENTIRE purpose of the video is to show how to prepare and polish an irregular shape stone. Character over homogeny skippy dipstick. ;)

[@laszlosoltesz3772]

@@DavidBriggsAdventures No need to be an ass about it. A tumbler is easy and quick, thats all.

[@DavidBriggsAdventures]

@@laszlosoltesz3772 You should follow your own advice gaslighting projector dipshit.

[@mohshay2717]

You talk too much with no outstanding result

[@DavidBriggsAdventures]

It's not my fault you're too stupid to understand the information presented.