Cut Placement Breakdown! Deciding How to Cut Your Rocks for the Best Result!

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  • Опубликовано: 17 мар 2023
  • In this one, we tackle a topic that has been requested many times! One question I get a lot, and that is how I decide to place my cuts when slabbing rocks. So I figured why not just answer that question with a video breaking down the thought process behind the decision making. Often times the rock will tell YOU how it wants to be cut, but sometimes there are rules and tricks to help get the best results possible! I hope this video helps anyone out there and that you enjoy, and I will have another one out very soon!
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Комментарии • 91

  • @kellyharper367
    @kellyharper367 Год назад +18

    Old disabled house bound dusty rusty rockhound here: Yo Theo! As always...great presentation! Cutting rocks is a world of wonder isn't it? Thank you for your contribution to our hobby. Think of all the pebble pups and new hobbyists you are influencing. 👏

    • @taylorglover2717
      @taylorglover2717 Год назад +2

      This is my next/new hobby call me pebble pup lol 😂

    • @kellyharper367
      @kellyharper367 Год назад +2

      @@taylorglover2717 Old disabled house bound dusty rusty rockhound here: you'll be a chip off the old rock 🪨! Lol

  • @michaelvandyke
    @michaelvandyke Год назад +3

    That's the best part of cutting material! When you get it right, that material will "POP" some awesome colors and designs...
    Thans for sharing Theo..

  • @beckypage6041
    @beckypage6041 Год назад +2

    Very interesting, thank you.
    Couldn’t pick a favorite, I liked them all.
    Take care.

  • @judymarkel8029
    @judymarkel8029 Год назад

    That last one was gorgeous. They are all so pretty. Thanks

  • @joejank1071
    @joejank1071 Год назад +1

    "This is wood that solicits" 😂
    Never change, Theo.

  • @Mil185
    @Mil185 Год назад

    "the flame" agatized wood at14:48 was my fav, awesome

  • @lynnd4619
    @lynnd4619 Год назад +1

    Theo Wow you hit it out of the park with commentary job - dark Montana agate my favorite and YES please do a labradorite how you cut soon

  • @bethcorey6022
    @bethcorey6022 Год назад

    The dark agates look so…..unassuming until you cut them ,❤ just gorgeous

  • @melisalynn5895
    @melisalynn5895 Год назад +1

    This is such a great tutorial Theo! That last Montana agate blew my mind! Thanks for sharing, you have been more help to me in my journey than you could ever know ❤

  • @nickonicifor5638
    @nickonicifor5638 4 месяца назад

    You have talent and taste. Sometimes youtubers ruin stones.

  • @spetkovsek57
    @spetkovsek57 Год назад +6

    This is a good tutorial showing many different examples. Well done. Thanks for putting this together. I did a short video on directional material, which included Labradorite and Obsidian, however, there are many other materials that refract similarly. Have a nice weekend.

    • @kellyharper367
      @kellyharper367 Год назад +1

      Old disabled house bound dusty rusty rockhound here: well said. I'll look up your videos.

    • @spetkovsek57
      @spetkovsek57 Год назад +2

      @@kellyharper367 Thank you. I wasn't trying to steal anyone away from Theo. I only mentioned it because he talked about Labradorite in his video.

    • @ethelvinacasillas3555
      @ethelvinacasillas3555 Год назад

      @@spetkovsek57 m

  • @sharlenevowels4125
    @sharlenevowels4125 Год назад

    Really like the Agatized Wood.
    Thanks for the demonstration.

  • @ki6hzs
    @ki6hzs Месяц назад

    Great video
    It’s a year old but I appreciate your insight.
    Thanks!
    John

  • @gibbymcintyre3023
    @gibbymcintyre3023 Год назад

    Theo,you have one of the most beautiful and amazing 😊shows and it's fun to watch Perfect!

  • @KCoda1248
    @KCoda1248 Год назад

    I liked the last one best! Very informative. Thank you!

  • @slwtgf
    @slwtgf 3 месяца назад

    18:32 18:33 this waterline agate has an incredible amount of banding , too many to count, and barely visible! It’s mind blowing neat that they’re almost more thin than fingerprints!

  • @gems2jewels
    @gems2jewels Год назад +1

    Thanks for all the great tips and tricks, especially on finding good stuff in the very dark agates.

  • @jerrythomasdildine8956
    @jerrythomasdildine8956 Год назад

    Love that last agate!

  • @evamarie5024
    @evamarie5024 Год назад

    Wow! Theo! If i did not live in an apartment building, i would have a she shed just to build my rock empire. I have a ton of rocks that i find, but i can't do much with them. So, i hold on to them in hopes that i can slab my rocks and make a rock salad of sorts. I thank you for the much needed education!

  • @hubrigant
    @hubrigant Год назад +1

    That agatized wood is amazing! Thanks for the video.

  • @Mike-br8vb
    @Mike-br8vb 10 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks for the info! Amazing rocks.

  • @donnabeaudin9114
    @donnabeaudin9114 Год назад

    Best rock cutting class I’ve ever seen, thanks Theo, this was fun and educational! That agatized wood was gorgeous!

  • @leslyeschoenhuth1107
    @leslyeschoenhuth1107 Год назад

    * I love the Eye-opening explanations for your cuts. The Dark Agate with the Electric Blue was Stunning. The one with whisps of lime green was Awesome.. You had so much Variety to use and it was FUN. Thanks, Theo.

  • @1catfishuntermiller753
    @1catfishuntermiller753 Год назад

    Hiya Theo, awesome video and great job on.....the how to cut stones. And your right, it's what you want out of the stones. I've cut pet wood different ways depending on what I want my cab to look like. I hope you have a awesome blessed day. Cya!
    😺🐟 out!

  • @Rocktwister
    @Rocktwister Год назад

    Great advice. Thank you! I got a vox of rocks from you this week! Thank you! Can't wait to cut them!

  • @justjulee9135
    @justjulee9135 Год назад

    Thank you for the great tutorial! If I ever get a saw I'll refer back to this!

  • @ccccarriemchardy9216
    @ccccarriemchardy9216 Год назад

    The pet wood was my favorite❤

  • @bebofrazier5690
    @bebofrazier5690 Год назад

    My favorite was the last dark one!

  • @cynergy4
    @cynergy4 Год назад

    My fave is the same as yours, love that Bear Canyon material! It has those cool crystal fairy caverns. Excellent video!

  • @Emilycrochet
    @Emilycrochet Год назад

    New subscriber, I love and have always had a fascination with rocks. Enjoy your show. Thank you.

  • @amberparks8357
    @amberparks8357 Год назад

    Bro you make some very cool and awesome informational videos and I enjoy watching! Thanks for all your work!

  • @Amanda-yf7vj
    @Amanda-yf7vj Год назад

    Man it's hard to find a favorite in all those. The one that surprised me most was the dark agate, super pleased with that one. I think I'll just have to say they are all amazing God's work is amazing!!

  • @alloveradventures3347
    @alloveradventures3347 Год назад +1

    Love the video Theo, I saw a video about petrified heart stones and the slabs looked just like many of your agates. Medical Biology books might overlap lapidary books. Keep up the great work.

  • @yehyeh6962
    @yehyeh6962 3 месяца назад

    Wow that was a great video. And ironically enough I was just asking myself how do I cut these rocks.? Hello behold your video shows up for me thank goodness. Great stuff you got talents . New subscriber

  • @beckieg8479
    @beckieg8479 Год назад

    That multiple zone jasper is amazing! ❤❤ Kinda reminded of jupiters surface, i was thinking could u make a solar system out rocks? Sorta? 😊

  • @sandmaker
    @sandmaker Год назад

    Good explanations for your cut Choices. Thanks for the valuable information. 😊

  • @oleandb3525
    @oleandb3525 Год назад +1

    Thank you Theo! I don’t have cutting equipment, however, if I was going to have a piece cut for me, I’ll have a better idea how I would like it done! Yes! Laboradorite is one of my favorite pieces!! I would be thrilled with that video. I’m sure it will be great!! 🪨🤘

  • @ResortDog
    @ResortDog Год назад

    When I get a sweet small patterned slab, the next cut is usually thin for use as earrings in matching sets and then maybe more. Also start thru the best lapidary material to end with the "butt" having the matrix baking it, not included in every slab. keep 'em coming.

  • @gibbymcintyre3023
    @gibbymcintyre3023 Год назад

    A great show as always! I think you are so cool . I carve deer antlers sometimes. I find it to be Fun!

  • @jennifershipp2599
    @jennifershipp2599 7 месяцев назад

    Beautiful slabs and thank for sharing your thoughts on cutting. 😊

  • @patriciamckean4186
    @patriciamckean4186 Год назад

    I just need to learn to be a rock whisperer....😊

  • @kslinaz5668
    @kslinaz5668 Год назад

    Thank you. That was exactly what I needed to know.

  • @jasondelgatty3583
    @jasondelgatty3583 Год назад

    Great info on the water line agate cutting.

  • @tott3457
    @tott3457 Год назад

    Theo, love your videos! Thank you for educating us!

  • @user-eh9hy3jx3i
    @user-eh9hy3jx3i 8 месяцев назад

    Thank you for the info!

  • @michaelbearss371
    @michaelbearss371 Год назад

    Thanks for the video! Great rocks!

  • @dreamlookautodetailingauto3353

    Those are so cool! Very pretty rocks! Can't wait to get into this hobby & see what awaits! Too exciting! 👍😎

  • @kylaabegglen1275
    @kylaabegglen1275 Год назад

    Great video, thanks for the fantastic cutting information! Cannot pick a favorite because they are all absolutely gorgeous.🤩 Tell that agatized wood, No Soliciting!😅 I would love to see a cutting tutorial on how to place and cut labradorite, other feldspars and/or any rocks with chatoyancy. Thanks for another awesome video Theo!✌️🤠🤘

  • @HoboMinerals
    @HoboMinerals Год назад

    Thanks for this!

  • @bebofrazier5690
    @bebofrazier5690 Год назад

    So awesome again! Thank you! Love all the excellent information…❤️

  • @graemero5532
    @graemero5532 Год назад

    Beautiful stuff Theo

  • @MegDD3912
    @MegDD3912 Год назад

    This was really interesting & these look great 💚

  • @deniseview4253
    @deniseview4253 Год назад

    Beautiful cuts.

  • @gailbradsher2655
    @gailbradsher2655 Год назад

    Great information

  • @permiebird937
    @permiebird937 Год назад

    I would love a cutting labradorite video.

  • @providencedivine1
    @providencedivine1 Год назад +1

    Woo hoo 😊

  • @Grumpy_Codger
    @Grumpy_Codger Год назад

    Labradorite! Yes please! :D

  • @offyarocka
    @offyarocka Год назад

    Awesome and very informative breakdown!!! Thanks for sharing

  • @michelleagnew2864
    @michelleagnew2864 6 месяцев назад

    Awesome video! I’m learning and this was great to see😇❤️

  • @nancywilson9380
    @nancywilson9380 Год назад

    Thank you for a very interesting and informative video!!

  • @helgavoorneveld1530
    @helgavoorneveld1530 Год назад

    What was the turtle back went too fast😂 thank you so much for sharing your beautiful rocks ❤️

  • @calrabeyer383
    @calrabeyer383 11 месяцев назад

    Thank you so much this is great

  • @SheRockz
    @SheRockz Год назад

    Thank you! I've been trying to use my better judgement but it's always awesome to learn from the pros. ☺️

  • @kevinunger433
    @kevinunger433 Год назад

    Very nice cuts

  • @brentdavis6116
    @brentdavis6116 Год назад

    Big fan of the bear canyon!

  • @empress6491
    @empress6491 Год назад

    Thank you for your time, amazing. I haven't started cutting rocks yet but I'm a meatcutter by trade and I do the same thing with a primal.

  • @reneewilbur4340
    @reneewilbur4340 Год назад

    Wow agatized wood. Splice would make a great cabochon

  • @jayburkhart1781
    @jayburkhart1781 Год назад

    love watching these videos. crazy question. what would a box of 10 random slabs cost?

  • @williamscoggin1509
    @williamscoggin1509 Год назад

    Cabal it down cutting any Rock depends on what you want to do with it and what experience you have built up along the way cutting. You must got some rocks and then you're on your own and that is the only way to know how to cut a rock.

  • @aleembuscadoscristais
    @aleembuscadoscristais Год назад

    Hello my friend,congratulation

  • @reneewilbur4340
    @reneewilbur4340 Год назад

    Oooh definitely make pretty cabochons montana agates

  • @Lunchmeat_Larry
    @Lunchmeat_Larry Год назад

    What kind of adhesive do you use to glue rocks to the boards?

  • @keithcunningham7925
    @keithcunningham7925 Год назад

    Yes I would love to know how to cut labradorite

  • @FATHERSOFBASS
    @FATHERSOFBASS Год назад

    Can you try? Or have you tried foam on your wood clamp boards or skateboard grip tape the rubber ones to help hold the rocks in 10:26

  • @falseteethrealtarotAllRocks
    @falseteethrealtarotAllRocks Год назад

    Excellent Video Brother!!! Your Eyes are a lovely tool... Best of both hmm I'd say best of all worlds of slab~bing cha~ching lol 😊 Thank You for sharing Your Knowledge........ ❤🤘👍❤

  • @meredithwhidden8712
    @meredithwhidden8712 9 месяцев назад

    What you called turtle back ?? is that a botroidal pocket that was filled in

  • @kj3472
    @kj3472 Год назад

    How do I get a cheap rock saw

  • @helgavoorneveld1530
    @helgavoorneveld1530 Год назад

    😂 lol the green from the oil makes some stones look odd specially the drusy and crystals 😮😮

  • @kevinunger433
    @kevinunger433 Год назад

    The first waterline agate , looks like there might be some iris in the bottom.

  • @FATHERSOFBASS
    @FATHERSOFBASS Год назад

    1:56 okay seeing all these rocks makes me think that all rocks mostly are a peice of history but everyone just kickes them around as “rocks” and not even think twice that it might be a treasure or do these rocks come fone only rivers and known treasure spots? I don’t know anything about anything just wondering also do u use oil or water

  • @FATHERSOFBASS
    @FATHERSOFBASS Год назад

    Can stuff like this be found in your back/front yard or on the road some where or no I’m a city person we don’t get much of the rivers n forests lol hahah 💙🔥🍻💪😎

    • @FATHERSOFBASS
      @FATHERSOFBASS Год назад

      Because of you I’ve been collecting lil tiny rocks lol I feel like a giggly lil kid lol I don’t know anything lol there probably gravel hahahahahha you got me wanting to learn n I like it I’m watching other RUclipsrs now too but your number one

  • @reneewilbur4340
    @reneewilbur4340 Год назад

    The rock looked liked there was writing in it, did it spell anything?

  • @bettyjobraford7419
    @bettyjobraford7419 Год назад

    I love agates.

  • @FATHERSOFBASS
    @FATHERSOFBASS Год назад

    So these are millions of years or just thousands or hundreds