What will I find when I break this HUGE rock? - Ocean Picture Stone.

I need to break off a huge piece of mid grade Ocean Picture Stone to see if it is hiding premium material behind it. Check out the results and the amazing rocks we cut afterwards. Unbelievable Ultra premium Ocean Picture Stone.
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[@elsabe13]

Wow! Love seeing the process! I never knew about this gorgeous material until now! My favourite colour!

[@robinblackmoor8732]

Dan is not wrong. I was splitting wood and using a wedge with a mushroom head. A piece shot off and embedded into the bone on my right index finger. Mushrooming a tool and then continuing to use it is very dangerous.

[@Nan-1017]

Omg! Is your finger ok now?? Did you need surgery? Hope you’re ok!😮

[@robinblackmoor8732]

@@Nan-1017 Because I am right handed and it was the first finger, they advised that I just leave it. This was about 35 years ago. They thought it might cause more damage to take it out. I just did a round of antibiotics and let the wound heal up. You can still see a dark spot and feel a lump in the finger.

[@Paul_Marek]

Same, except it went into my forearm. Went to hospital to get it removed, they said it’s too deep so leave it. That was 30 years ago.

[@kaboom4679]

Same here , except I have shrapnel from chisels and a hammer head in my chest . In each case the doc decided to leave it in , rather than go digging around . The stuff will penetrate a surprising amount of clothing before burying up in your hide .

[@robinblackmoor8732]

@@kaboom4679 It turns out that bone just encapsulates iron and steel in the body when it is in a bone. It gets covered up and is harmless, unless you need an MRI later in life.

[@williamlloyd3769]

Dan got his aerobic points in today!

[@jaybyrdcybertruck1082]

i love that a world renowned prospector has his own Picture stone quarry! The beauty in that stone is superb!

[@user-bm8uw8oj4k]

It is most likely on the slope of the Hope slide, I know this site guys. You can collect, just pick (no tools) up 100 kg in 30 minutes. )

[@beez1717]

Who else loves the sound of Dan hitting the feather and wedges and hearing the sound of the ping increase in tone as it gets deeper into the rock?

[@amberandrews6842]

Me!! 😁

[@Mikkelltheimmortal]

One of the most amazing thing I find with this material is that the picture can look like it was taken from different perspectives.

[@jamescameron6819]

Years spent as a mason I just love the song of feather and wedges

[@Cloudstrife112233]

Always love the Ocean Picture Stone videos. Thanks for sharing all your wonderful prospecting adventures.

[@ZeroGravityFuneral]

by far one of my fave stone to

[@jdmec81]

My grandpa was a serious rockhound and cab maker. I remember him showing me some ocean picture stone slabs when I was a kid 30 years ago, and my mom has a necklace with a beautiful ocean picture stone cab he made. I guess it must have come from your claim back in the day, too cool!

[@IdahoFonz]

Are you sure about that? I'd like to know if his claim was being mined 30 years ago.

[@jdmec81]

@@IdahoFonz I’m sure it looks just like ocean picture stone. I’m not sure it was mined 30 years ago though, could have been way before that. My grandpa was over 60 at that time and had a huge rock and mineral collection from 35 years of collecting by that point.

[@ironhorse7588]

Another wonderful video Dan and family. Thanks for having us along

[@ZeroGravityFuneral]

Dan, the field work is awesome but def show us more of the processing side of things because thats really fun to see.

[@Danhurd]

I plan to do a whole video in the cutting shop this winter.

[@LookAtThisRock]

I had no idea Ocean Picture Stone was a thing! 😳 Absolutely stunning!!

[@richardwarnock2789]

Thanks for Ocean Pictures Stone remember really cool to see in person!!!; )

[@Danhurd]

Thank you so much!

[@brianholcomb940]

That stone is absolutely awesome! It is by far the prettiest stone in the world! You're very lucky to have that claim! Happy holidays, and thanks for sharing, Dan!

[@BillMulholland1]

Dans gunna take down that mountain one wedge at a time 🤣👍

[@susanturcotte3176]

Those are incredible OPS slabs Dan! Stunning and beautiful! Your claim is one of a kind and I appreciate you, Dayna and Evan so taking us along with you. I hope that I can own a piece one day. I know these will be sold out quickly. Thanks for the clarification of only one place to find OPS. I had no idea about the other "claim" made. I appreciate the respect you offered to the claim owner next to yours. You have a big heart, and that is so rare these days! Blessings from Alabama ❤️

[@Krovahn]

New Dan Hurd OPS video? Let's go!

[@cptnkaos5994]

Another bonza video Dan, and G'day to the Hurd herd

[@LanceHall]

That picture stone is amazing.

[@m.k.outlaw3198]

Dan i love that you teach people, if there is enough cake. dont be mad if someone else gets a piece aswell :) 'salute

[@GSProspecting]

What a blast fam. Keep on having fun and living the dream. Gold Squad Out 🤠

[@ronchramosta2678]

So Cool Dan!! Just love your set-up and your knowledge of mining and rocks is overwhelming! Thank you so much for sharing with us! God Bless!!!

[@Dogfartchimp75]

Thank You for putting out such Awesome 😎 Content !!! You’re videos provided so much interesting information ℹ️!

[@glennwoods2462]

Great to see Evan up there with you and Dayna... it's great that you take him along... Enjoy a break over the holidays...🙂🙏🇳🇿

[@firechicken455adventures]

These slabs show just how amazing nature is. Thanks for sharing Dan.

[@scifirank]

It's great to see you and your family happily scurrying about and finding all of that wonderful stone! The bits I ordered will be arriving tomorrow and I'm stoked!! Thanks Dan and Dayna!! 😎💙💙

[@unimportant8445]

I know you are drilling outdoors, but seeing that all that rock dust makes me nervous for your health. Take care of yourself Dan, we all want you around for a good long time.

[@darinbaxter8224]

Drizzle water as you drill..😊 No dust And it helps the drill’s operation 👍🏻

[@digitalphanes206]

some slabs literally look like an oil painting of a beach horizon, some even have sunset clouds. amazing

[@lynnedunn4964]

Absolutely brilliant ‼️😎🤠 Thanks Dan‼️

[@cflwhat]

We always enjoy Dan! Thanks for all the information and content you provide!!

[@travispaquette7018]

Good stuff Dan love watching your videos always excited to see your notifications!

[@MrDennisLB]

I really enjoy your enthusiasm for this hobby.

[@chrismalcomson7640]

They look amazing Dan! Looks like very hard work getting it out but its worth it..

[@susanturcotte3176]

Good morning Dan and Hurd Herd 🌞 many blessings to you all❤

[@Lewis94YouTube]

Blessings to you too, Susan!

[@GLUFSAREN]

I agree drama isn't good to involve yourself in, it's better to be happy for others and be nice. Sometimes drama comes for you unavoidably but I really like the way you handled it those times you brought it up in the past.

[@maceface]

The insides of these stones look like paintings. I was wondering where the name came from throughout the video, but now I see. Awesome stuff

[@wilton1982]

Great ocean rocks . Your the best Dan

[@Zanthanee]

As Dan flips all the machines on, ....the lights dim in the Okanagan for a moment... lol

[@TylerDollarhide]

I just finished separating out all of the gem garnets from the pay dirt I got from you, and they are amazing! I'm using them in a ring that I'm making my dad for Christmas.

[@GREEKEXPLORERS]

Amazing video!! Thanks for sharing!!

[@Plarby]

You are like peak Canadian, even as a crazy ol' prospector! Polite, informed, informative, fun to watch and (I'm guessing) be around...

[@ant-1382]

Nice ocean scenes, I think some of the best you've shown. That pendant @ 18:47 is incredible, looks just like a breaker crashing onto the beach.

[@eagleeye10m95]

Yes absolutely beautiful rocks!!

[@TerriAnnNiemeier-dy3no]

I'm glad you're still finding such beautiful stones, keep in touch with meminer. You're both very inspiring because your pursuit has not stopped.

[@roseredm6663]

Gorgeous!

[@antonoat]

Wow, totally fascinating, never seen anything like this before, I can understand the enthusiasm, how exciting it must be to find this stuff! 👏😀👍

[@thomascanfield8571]

I would love to have even the less desirable pieces. I would like to have fossils or picture stone for back splash in my kitchen. Very nice Dan.

[@jongordon6132]

Love that picture stone, beautiful!

[@falseteethrealtarotAllRocks]

Excellent Wow those were all so beautiful Brother, Thank You 💘🌞🦋

[@SoyyodavidZzxy]

I’ve never Seen this before. Beautiful.

[@marciaslay1149]

That stone is a beautiful color, thanks for sharing

[@jErK24seven]

AMAZING end result ❤ I’m lost for words. I was looking like this (😮) the whole time 😂

[@waynesogge5802]

Awesome video thanks for sharing amazing pictures and scenery

[@Beautifully_Flawed_Helen]

I love the sound the feather and wedges make when you hit them.

[@beepseatsfindingfoodtreasu8756]

That is some absolutely amazing stone. Nature does make some beautiful art. And yeah, its best to just say its the same vein just a different claim. Its still rare. So why not be happy to share in it. Thanks for showing us the cuts. Some of those pieces were fantastic.

[@Gulfdiver211]

Love your setup for cutting!

[@wqmanawqke3375]

I vote for a ROCK album by Dan... the many pitches of Stoned!

[@aurysage3043]

Wow. Fantastic.

[@marionmclean3749]

What beautiful rocks! ❤️

[@colinread1159]

I like the feathering and wedging....they play my favourite tunes!

[@CinSpain]

These stones are so beautiful ❤

[@Timothious_Maximus]

real exceptional material as always. even that mid grade stuff looks awesome.

[@JMacFlyFishing]

Love watching you search for finds 😎👍🏼 keep upbthe good work 👏🏼 🙌🏼

[@cpr58]

very beautiful pieces

[@jamesblake7338]

That’s some beautiful stuff!

[@1944chevytruck]

WOW! AMAZING!... MERRY XMAS!

[@keithcunningham7925]

Awesome I love that stuff so much

[@williampacey9194]

Nature has some beautiful stones, fossils and minerals. Beautiful blue not normally seen.

[@adrianrichardladerach5999]

A very beautifull exotic rock !!

[@robertmcfarland3323]

That's some good looking rock right there definitely see the ocean scenes I especially like the crystal formations

[@stlrsmike]

Beautiful stone!

[@brigidmccrea2790]

poor Evan...born to be a rock mule extraordinaire!

[@Sailor376also]

Dan, I have done some stone cutting. Along with the feathers and wedges,, I have found it,, in some stones, to be a distinct advantage to use a 3 inch stone chisel (not a brick chisel) and do a skip blow pattern before I begin driving the feathers and wedges. It would seem that a good solid dead blow will drive an invisible flaw 2 to 4 inches down into the stone. Sooo, that the feather and wedge crack has a direction ready to chase. I base the depth of the flaw upon,,, when I have recut 2 inch granite slabs with a chisel,, I can get a near perfect square cut, with just a hammer and chisel. The trick is a true dead blow. That is what drives the flaw deep into the stone.

[@Danhurd]

I demonstrate this exact technique in my video about feather and wedges.

[@Hybridsteel]

the blades u use for cutting rock look really familiar to me, i used me make a plate that sort of blade it used to be coated with a 24/60 diamond grit but we used to coat in different grit size depending on the customer. theres loads of companies that make them but it looks very simular to what i used to make.. cool video very cool looking stone as well.

[@HEARTFULL_13]

The slabs with gray rock look breathtaking 😮 ❤, like straight from a oil painting or something similar

[@nwliving]

love these stones

[@stnrdab1871]

17:45 that rock looks like a painting of the beach, extremly beautiful!

[@mr_jake.y8348]

Dan Dan you the man.

[@SCW1060]

Great slab cuts Dan

[@robertdecrock4038]

Fun work 😊

[@thehotBOXYoutube]

That mid grade looks like stormy blue (sea on a stormy day) 🔥🔥🔥

[@s.d.iprospecting4359]

What a beautiful stone.

[@willrainwater]

Amazing finds today.

[@YellowSmurf2503]

That’s gotta be close to home! That type of scenery is all to familiar!

[@dwightvoeks9970]

Beautiful stuff. I wonder if one could quarry it for a countertop? I would even consider creating a mosaic of small pieces if you could get consistent thicknesses.

[@bullshitstomper9417]

Dans such a lovely fella with a friendly leprechaun vibe 😊

[@takinastabatit]

Fascinating video! I hafta say, however, every time I see your thumb on top of that hammer I hear my blacksmithing instructor say, "Do you want carpal tunnel? 'Cause that's how you get carpal tunnel." hahaha

[@josephcormier5974]

This is some beautiful stone sir thank you for sharing this six stars

[@capt.bart.roberts4975]

Pretty!

[@lolguy00]

Never stop learning from dans video

[@showgirlsaroundtheworldada4484]

Fabulous

[@stevenbenavente1229]

Good job

[@MikeBaxterABC]

17:11 Just saying!! These samples here are exquisite!! Amazing stuf!!

[@terryperrott9913]

Beautiful " Ocean Rock "

[@mikefreeman87]

Dan you need to get you a chisel attachment for your hammer drill and after drilling multiple holes. You won’t have to beat on those wedges so much. Just a suggestion so you’re not wasting time and wearing yourself out. 👍🏼

[@aaronali822]

That's exactly what i was thinking that would hurt😮

[@stevemoore445]

Nice slab setup

[@danielboeningGySgtDanGer]

The most satisfying videos are if you cutting ocean picture stone. We never get to see the end product polished and made into well, anything. Would live to see finished gold and then made into something. I can hope. lol. Keep up the great content Dan’o, can’t wait for the next

[@Danhurd]

Um.... am I miss reading this comment? Or did you not watch the video till the end?

[@mariokyle861]

nice video Dan

[@pricygalaxy185]

I would love to just get a bucket of those small chips and rocks and thank you just sort out the good from bad stones I enjoy sorting when it comes to that haha