Cutting Rocks With A Tile Saw (For The First Time)
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- Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
- Happy 2019!!! I finally have been lucky enough to get a Tile Saw for christmas and decide to have a go at cutting a few pieces of Chalcedony, Common Opal, and Rhyolite with Chalcedony through them on my new toy, in an attempt to further my journey into the Lapidary realm. Come along and see how my first time cutting rocks goes. the results are awesome!
For more information on how to work the rocks into stunning polished pieces after cutting please visit these 2 guys channels:
meMiners channel where he uses a Vibratory Lap to polish some beautiful stones.
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#rookierockhounding #aussierocks #cuttingrocks
So the quality of these rocks (found in south east Queensland Australia) may not be super awesome, but because it was my first time cutting rocks I didn’t want to do damage to any of my better stuff 😁
Happy hounding and have a brilliant weekend everybody!
Thanks for the fun post sir! The amazing ecstatic happy look on your face says it all. Watching you explore was enjoyable and am thankful the anticipation of finding something beautiful is a shared experience between all us Rockhounds. Exposing the "heart" of the stone can be so very rewarding. One interesting note: When out searching for material, I will often find stones that are quite uninteresting to look at on the outside, but shows signs that its a very hard material, (conchoidal fractures, density/weight/mass/hardness) so I pick it up anyway. Sometimes minerals coating the outside or just rough tumbling can disguise/hide the magic waiting inside and we get to expose the wonderous joys found in the earth. (think like an orange rind that covers the good stuff inside) Anyway, really am very happy for you and look forward to seeing what you come up with next! All the best to you and yours in 19' RR.
Backcountry with Shaughn
Hey buddy!! Isn’t it just amazing what can be on the inside! It’s a complete game changer. I’m noticing that some that I’ve cut in another video look not too cool on the outside and then inside is just nuts. The addiction has grown, and I’m so happy haha!
Hope you have a great weekend mate and by the way, your video was just great to watch! I loved seeing the hunt!
Thomas DoubtingWatchtower
Thank you Thomas! That list is super helpful. There’s one club near my place that for the last couple of years I’ve been to their shows and have said I’m definitely joining “this year” but never get around to joining. I think it’s time I do, not only for the machines but for the wealth of knowledge those members have and share. Thank you for the suggestion and hopefully “this year” I do myself a favour and get off my butt to join. Have a great weekend mate!
Thomas DoubtingWatchtower
Hey, I have spoken to several fellow rockstars in the USA and the lapidary clubs seem quite commonplace in most city's, just like the rookie you are also in a place of privilege for finding materials, I'm in beautiful green England, with its rolling hills and wonderful countryside complete with the distinct lack of rocks.
I know this is older, and Ive watched quite a bit of your other videos but this one apoke to me and finally convinced me to stop my bullshitting and follow your Awesome example! Keep up the excellent work and Thank you for sharing and inspiring!
*This little tile saw worked amazingly **MyBest.Tools** well with little to no problems other then the water reservoir being a little small. For the money it's a little giant.*
watching your genuine reaction and overwhelming joy while doing this is so freakin relatable. When I tell people I'm nervous to use my rock saw because I don't want to destroy a quartz vein I found I feel like most everyone just assumes I can go out and find another one and "they're just rocks, no big deal". Every rock I find has a story to it in my eyes, and even though my house is full of rocks some only with tiny little geode pockets, they are so important to me. The thought of accidentally destroying it just eats me up.
You keep doing you and showing everyone how personal and satisfying this hobby can be
Northeastern North America is amazing....
It's a must visit...
One of the best regions in the world !
Oh I can only imagine! One day 🤞🤞🤞
My wife and I are just getting into rockhounding. We’ve ventured out into the Mojave desert in the 4x4 and have been lucky to find jasper, agate, jasp-agate, opal, banded obsidian, and a plethora of other cool stuff! We’re hopelessly hooked. We’ve tumbled some of our finds and have had great results and your mate Nix’s vids prompted me to go at a piece of Hector Agate with my variable speed grinder and some polishing disks.To my surprise (and a sore left arm from cradling the grinder for 2 hours) it polished up beautifully. Now after watching your vid I’m buoyed to buy a smaller trim saw like yours and get to the business of cutting. This is such a fun hobby for our family. Thanks for sharing your experience. You’re doing a great job transmitting joy to those around you. 👏🏻👍🏻✌🏻from SoCali.
Oh thank you so much for your kind comment and sharing your rock story with us man!!!! That makes me so happy that others are getting the same enjoyment from the videos and the rocks as we do! It’s such a fabulous hobby! Thanks again mate and happy rock times to you and your family!!!!!!
I'm so excited! My husband is getting me one for my birthday this month and watching you has me so hyped to cut my first rock! Thank you 😊
I was just as nervous as you! I bought a tile saw last summer and didn't have the courage to use it. Now I do. Thanks :0
Yes!!!! Do it! The best way to learn (which most definitely still am), is trying it out. The one thing I was surprised about, is that the blade, if it’s a continuous blade, wont cut you. I’ve touched mine a couple times and it didn’t hurt. Even just knowing that gave me a bit more confidence. Good luck and happy cuttings!!!! You’re gonna love it!
So last nite I was cleaning up dinner dishes..gazing at the snow as I stood at the sink..and.. who pops into my mind...Rookie!..and I thought it's about time we hear from him..and here you are...Super excited for you!..very cool cuts and such!. Loved your enthusiasm...Rock on my friend!
Yvonne Sebastian
Oh that’s so cool Yvonne! Yeah I had a little break and it was hard not posting each week but I was able to get a few videos in the production line so I hopefully dont run out haha! Have missed interacting with this awesome community 😉
Have a brilliant weekend!
TOO BEAUTIFUL...ITS FUN CUTTING ROCKS AND KNOWING WHAT'S THE SECRET INSIDE... BEAUTIFUL DESING LAPSACPE 🤩🤩😊
It's awesome to see a whole other universe inside each stone. They look nothing like their outside appearance. After a while, you'll start evaluating each rock you pick up for its cut-ability and thinking about if and where you want to cut it before you ever get it home. When I hunt now, I tend to give a second look to ones I used to throw back, because you start to learn what might be going on inside just from looking at clues on the shell. Cut many stones my friend and you'll get that 6th sense that lets you look inside of the rocks you collect while they're still whole.
Denis Weimer
Oh I like that, the 6th sense, I’m already looking forward to getting out in the creeks to find some that id normally leave, cause that little rhyolite one with chalcedony blew my mind. It’s really so enjoyable to see what’s going on inside. It adds a whole bother element to collecting. Thanks mate!
I went cut crazy for a month i was even cutting my neighbors rocks just to see inside.
hahaha! That's so funny! I would be the same! No rock would be safe!
jason genaw
Man, this is exactly what my heads doin, every rock i see I want to know what it’s hiding!!!
Lmaoo ! ffs xD
Cant wait to see more
jason genaw
There will definitely be more. As long as people don’t get bored of it I’ll keep showing my cuts I reckon 👌
Kudos to you for venturing out of the box and cutting your rocks. So much hidden beauty. I have yet to take that big leap and I've had a saw for a couple of years. Blessings
Sue Jarrard
Thank you Sue! It’s just magnificent what is hidden within the stone. Even ones that normally wouldn’t look very interesting.
If you have a saw you really should try it, it’s not as hard as it looks and the continuous diamond blades won’t actually cut your fingers which is what I was worried about. Just keep the cut straight without twisting and bobs your uncle. I’d love to hear how you go when you do try it out, you won’t look back I reckon! All the best Sue!
i think you can do videos all day long of collecting and cutting and it's like being able to live that thru you, it means the world to me! so so happy for you & THANK YOU for sharing!
gracie osornio
Oh thank you so much Gracie! That’s way too kind! It actually means a lot to me. Just thank you so much!
Super fun video. Getting ready to cut my first rocks in about 10 minutes
My wife thinks the same about me, great video and happy new year. you’ll have endless hours of fun. I know I do. Meminer is my favorite rockhound on youtube. I like to polish rocks with a marble polisher, similar to Meminers flat lap. You polish the face and the rest stays natural but it’s hand held like an angle grinder and has diamond discs and a water attachment. Another great and affordable tool. Think I paid under 100 US for it and it came with the disc set already. Been using the discs for 2yrs now and never needed to replace any so far
Oh man what!?!? that’s frikin awesome, 2 years and it’s still goin strong. I think I’ve seen what you’re talking about, it’s next on my list of lapidary tools. I’m sure I’d spend hours using it on so much material haha!
meMiner is so great right. Just a genuine legend hey.
Here I am trying to work out what lapidary blade will fit my tile saw before i do too many, but you've helped me realise i don't need to spend that much just yet! Cheers!
Hey! Yeah the blade I use is just the standard one from Bunnings haha! But it works so well and also running a red brick through it a couple of times whenever it feels like it’s not cutting as well, will make it be almost back to new pretty much. So helpful! 👍
Youre so happy and intense!! Such a great energy, hope you keep it up! The weather is improving here in WA, gonna get some finds of my own soon!
Carnelian Topsoil
Thanks man, yeah I was seriously so excited haha! Just so much fun!
Good luck with your rock hunting brother!!! May your bags be full!
I have been finding some amazing chalcedony recently in the Malibu hills of southern California. Your videos have been wonderful in aiding in the quest. Can't wait to get a saw myself.
Thank you for posting!
Thank you mate 👍
you took rock collecting to a new high.... that is awesome to have the saw and peek inside. I bet your home is overflowing with natures beauty.
Hahaha! Yeah I’m started to wonder where all of the rocks are going to go haha! I love it though, seeing inside is such a treasure! 😁
One more. Just one more. Its too dark to see i need a flashlight one more. Lol
jason genaw
Just one more! I need to put that on a shirt haha!
Omg 😂😂🙌this is what me and my 7 year old daughter say all day everyday even just finding agates “just one more”🤣
It’s so hard to head home sometimes 🤣🤣🤣
Just bought tile saw too 😊👍 so fun to see whats inside of rocks 😄👍
Yesssssssssssssssssss!
I'm going to have the same reaction when I cut my first stone!
Oh I guarantee you will! This was cheaper than my tumbler! It’s so much fun!!!
Nice work, I use my saw two cut large agates in half or quarters before I tumble them. Shape them in hearts, tumble them for the girls, you will be a hero!!
Oh heck yeah I’m gonna have to try that one! The girls will love that 😁
Thanks David!!
So glad I found this video. I just starting rock hounding, and am all ready interested in jumping into cutting my pieces open.
Oh that’s awesome heather! It makes it so much fun to see what they look like inside 🤓👍
Oh, just great. My next big tool will be a tile saw for a ton of Jasper, Obsidian, agate, and thundereggs...sooo excited! Thanks for the video!
Awesome! You will love it! It’s seriously so cool to see inside the rocks. All the best RaeCrow
Glad to see you having a great time I had the same feeling of unlocking the beauty yesterday with a common opal. sometimes it will blow you away what is inside and you will be surprised what is ugly then really beautiful when cut. looks like you have good cutting skills and instincts for finding patterns in the rocks both great skills to have. I usually run water over my blade to keep temps low on opals and the blade lasting longest you can start simple with a garden hose and work your way up to a pond pump or something so you can recirculate water over the blade.
Travs Guide
Hey brother!!!! I saw the opal cut and final product dude, it turned out beautiful! That feeling is priceless though isn’t it. Just like exploring the stone and geology of where the stone came from I reckon.
Thank you for the helpful tip too man. So it has a water reservoir that I keep at the full mark but do you reckon more would be better? Like you do with the hose? I guess anything more would help wouldn’t it. Thank you Trav, you’re always a wealth of knowledge my friend. I really appreciate it dude.
Yeah the reservoir is a help but keeping all possible dust from being inhaled by adding water to the blade is the way I see it. making cooler cuts will make your opals not heat up and explode too but the benefits are faster cuts, smoother cuts, and longer lasting blades (and not inhaling rock) if you don't want to waste too much water put one of those little brass nozzles on the garden hose and aim it right on the blade. I noticed all the saws in lapidary class had water and on bigger saws they use oil. Don't forget to dry out the reservoir and the blade and the saw I left my rig in the rain and only a day will rust up the blade nasty luckily that blade was worn out did make it harder to change the blade after rust formed too.
Oh yeah of course the dust! I didn’t even think of that! I knew it was for keeping it cool but rock dust would be super bad for ya. Thanks dude. I’m gonna see if I can find a brass attachment for my hose. I’ve filmed a few cutting sessions since this video so if you see me doing stuff and it looks like I haven’t taken your advice it’s cause they were already filmed. Thank you dude, mega heaps!
Thank you for sharing your hobby. We realy enjoy your adventures.
Thank you for coming along on the adventures penny. And yeah I’ll be doing more cutting videos for sure 😉
excellent video rookie, I loved it, the saw is doing a great job, the cuts were great, loved them colours and patterns, you have a new way too see things opened up for you, as you cut more and more rocks you are going to find out heaps more about them. Some rocks you previously thought were dull will suddenly become sought after on your future fossicking trips.
You asked your viewers for any tips, well here I go ...
- be paitent at the end of the cut, slow right down as the blade breaks through the last few millimetres of rock, s-l-o-w , see the little ridge of rock left on the edge of the cut ? its where pressure on the rock BROKE the last little bit, you need to CUT the last little bit, and try to get a flat finish.
- try to avoid grinding the rock on the side of the saw blade, its a no no, you are taking lots of life off your blade. I know its tempting to do it, i really do. Find yourself another method of grinding the rock. There are (dry) tile grinding discs that fit on a normal angle grinder, they are called PVA discs, they come in various grits, available at bunnings, they will grind off the dags and leave a not bad finish. (ensure to wear a dust mask). There are various other ways as well.
- I couldnt really see the water resevoir properly on the saw in the video, but change it often, and flush out if possible, too much grit will build up in it, if grit of a hard rock gets transported up to blade while cutting a soft rock its not ideal, (you can get away with it, but not ideal)
- this next tip is hard to explain - when you need to turn a rock over to complete a cut, dont turn it completely over (if possible), turn it only a quarter turn, or one third turn, try to gently roll the blade through the existing cut, using the blade in the cut to orient the rock to the exact same angle as before it was turned, (i warned you it was hard to explain), this will avoid the ridge of rock left in the middle of the face.
- and finally, make sure to enjoy this new skill more and more !!
cheers,
kev
ps. thanks heaps for tagging me in video !
Oh mannnnnnn!!!!!!! Seriously! Thank you Kev! Seriously! I’m not sure but I think I’ve said it before, I wish I lived closer to where you are so I could come and just watch you work on stones. I’d learn so much. But short of that, this is super valuable information and I’m so grateful man.
The rolling of the rock on the blade as you cut, the one you said was hard to explain, I will definitely try that out next time I’m cutting. Thanks so much dude. I really mean it!!!
I genuinely appreciate it Kev. I reckon one day I’ll make a trip up your way, and hopefully get to meet ya. Take care man and thanks again. So much!
Lol i remember my first time. Awesome to see ta doing this brother
jason genaw
Thanks man, I really wanted to capture my first time cause so many people said I needed to cut some and I knew I’d be blown away. Even I was surprised at how much I’m such a rock nerd! Haha!
@rookierockhounding
Congratulations on your newly aquired tile saw!😄 You have graduated to a higher energetic level of pure spiritual ecstasy. Thanks for sharing the beauty unfolding right before your eyes. Excited to see what you create next. I luv seeing your beautiful artistry unfold in action. 💖
Oh thank you very much Loving Nature! What a beautiful message. Thank you thank you thank you!
I feel your joy and discovery as you play and admire the rocks, too! I'm like a kid in a candy store when I see rocks. I'd sit in a parking lot looking through the gravel if it's nice enough! When I lived in Old Mexico, I would gather obsidian that way!
I bought my tile saw a few months ago and am eager to use it soon. It's a bit chilly here in New Mexico for getting all wet which I will not be able to avoid!!!
MeMiner is so cool! That's who affirmed my choice to go for a tile saw and not spend gobs of money on fancy stuff.
There is a mix to put into the water which lubes and cools but not as heavy as saw oil. I'll come back and add on the info when I've done some looking into it.
Thank you so very much for sharing! You are so genuine just like MeMiner in your delight! You both bring smiles all the way around the world!
Thanks!
This was fun! I enjoyed the excitement you experienced. Your wife was so proud! I love meMiner, he and I speak also. Just remember to wear your protection, especially your eyes ( for one of the rock cuts I didn't notice if you were wearing your eye protection ) and maybe even a mask. Ask meMiner about the mask. He's spoken about some nasty chemicals that can be in the stones. You don't want to inhale anything nasty. I know the water will tamp the dust down but safety first! Looking forward to your next rock cutting video!
lizzymoore54
Heyyyyyyyy Lizzy!!!!! I’m so glad you enjoyed it and thank you so much for the tip! Safety first is so important! I love meMiner’s stuff hey, he’s just great, super nice, and super smart.
I didn’t even think of that though, the chemicals that these guys could release when cut but it makes sense for sure. I’m gonna have to try and find that video of his.
Have a magnificent weekend Lizzy! Thank you again for watching and for the great important tip too!
@@Rookie_Rockounding Would definitely recommend a dust mask - and not those cheap disposables, either. It should be a decent one with replaceable cartridges. _ loved the video, and the saw. I'll be looking into getting something like that before too long.
Okay! I think I’m gonna need to invest in one of them definitely! Thanks Michael, and to be honest, thank you for all of your input into Benny and my rockhounding. We’ve come across some magnificent locations because of your help mate. Seriously!
Enjoying your enjoyment
That’s awesome dundeedell 😊👍
Uh-oh, he got a saw! No rock is safe now!
Instead of a garage full of rocks, you'll now have a garage full of matching half-rocks! :D (...he said, hanging his head in shame because he knew his own guilt...).
Next step is to get a grinder so you can finish out those cabs.
Denis Weimer
Hahaha! Oh yeah you know it Denis! Half rocks everywhere!!! Haha!
I’m hoping I can slowly build up my collection of lapidary machines, but I’m not sure what to aim for next... a flat lap, or a cab king type of machine. So many options... so little money hahaha! One day... one day!
Have a brilliant weekend mate!
I loved watching this video! I bought a saw about 4 months ago and felt nervous a bit freaked out by power tools, kinda like you. Now I have 4 including an 18" that looks like a smart car! LOL!!! Thanks for making your videos!
Haha! That’s awesome! Yeah it’s a bit nerve racking at the beginning but nice Mc Googlio woah an 18”! There’s some I just can’t cut because of their size. I have a friend who just got a slab saw so he said I can cut some on his. But I would love bigger ones one day 😊 happy cutting and rocking Mc G!
Glad to see you back, happy new year as well hope you and your family have a great year. I can’t wait to see all the videos this year. I’m living vicariously through you every time you go out have a blast y’all.
Zack Mansfield
Hey Zach! Glad to be back mate, thank you for the kind regards brother and may you and your loved ones have an amazing year also! I can’t wait to see what this year holds but regardless I’ll be sharing it with all of y’all! Have a brilliant weekend my friend!
Hi Rookie! Carly, you are the best, thank-you so much for buying Rookie this saw because now we all get to see! I could watch this all day long! Glad to see you're back Rookie. p.s. I sent you an email just before I noticed the new video.
Love love Kawaii
Heyyyyyyyyya! Haha I told Carly what you said and she loved it. Thank you so much Kawaii! Thank you for your kind words and also you support mate, it really means a lot. I’m loving being back with the videos. 😁😁😁
Will get to the email tonight hopefully! Hope you have a great weekend and try and keep cool, it’s crazy hot today 🥵
Thank you again so much!
No holding you back now is there? Look what Santa bought you wow. Your wife seems happy too. Glad you still have all your fingers otherwise you would have trouble picking up any rocks.
hard yakka
Hahaha! Yeah glad I got all my fingers too! Carly actually really loves seeing what they look like inside. To a point, haha, after too many her eyes glaze over and I know I do t need to show her any more. Haha!
Have a great weekend mate!
WHOO HOO you're back! Loved the video and your enthusiasm. Looking forward to the next one and learning with you.
Mlani Thurston
WHOO HOO!!!! Thanks Mlani! Looking forward to sharing and learning with you guys also!
Awesome brother
Hey Mate exciting isn't it, cutting stone! Happy New Year Queenslander
Richard Wooster
Happy new year to you also mate! It’s so exciting cutting the stones, it’s next level! Can’t wait to share more of it! Thanks for watching and for your support Richard!
This is exactly how I reacted the first time I began slicing rocks, so much fun!
Great job, jumping in and getting it done!
Haha thanks man!
Love your enthusiasm!
Ha! Thanks mate, this video I was like a kid in a candy store 🤣
Very awesome! Keep the videos coming!
Weasel 6Three
Thank you Weasel! Will keep them comin for sure!
A friend gave me a tile cutting saw and I only got to use it for a few days before the weather turned too cold to work in the garage and it's too noisy and dusty to try it in the basement. At least that's what my wife says. HaHaHa
James Mann
Heyyyy James! Good to see you mate. I hope the weather starts warming up for you to be able to use the saw, it’s a total game changer and such a brilliant way to get a view into what’s hidden.
Just so much fun!
Can’t wait to hear how you go with it buddy! Good luck!!!!!
Thanks, dude, just what I needed to see.
Wow. Sooo worth this
What can you say about that, sit down and catch your breath, chill with a tinny.
Noice cuts mate, the second cut can give you a good indication of how nice a cab will be, holding it with the corner vertically and letting the light shine through.
Selection before cutting is important and you made good choices, the flip over second cuts were very good for your first time as was your rough shaping for a pre cab, don't forget to bevel the edges before tumbling so you get a nice dome on the finished cab.
Good job brother.
Thanks for the great advice on bevelling the edges to provide a nice even dome when tumbling and not getting chipped edges! Really good stuff~
Symon Sheppard
Hey Symon mate! I’m so glad you liked the choice of rocks. I was really worried that I didn’t choice interesting ones but it was my first time so I sorta wasn’t sure what to expect.
Ahhhhh yes! Okay awesome! So a bevel around the top. Do you reckon there’s a good degree of angle as a rule of thumb? Like 45 degrees or less?
Thank you man, you are a wizard symon! A rock wizard!
Backcountry with Shaughn
It's my pleasure, sometimes the obvious solution is not so obvious, it often just takes a prompt before it becomes an instinct.
Keep at it my friend, it's a laborious hobby but the rewards are in the voices of those who see your finished work.
Rookie Rockhounding
It's not always the rock you have chosen but more the way you chose to cut it, that can be the difference between a nice rock and a thing of great beauty .
The angle of bevel will vary and is dependent on the thickness of cab, a thin cab will need 45 degrees or less a thick rock will sometimes require more than 45 degrees but that is again depending on size, a wide cab can look to bulky with a steep bevel depending on the pattern of the rock, lines, circles etc, the best judge is you, hold the cab at arms length and you should see the shape within before you cut.
It sounds strange and a bit hippie but it really will work.
Good luck and thank you for the compliments, not completely deserved I'm sure.
Dude not hippy at all, haha! We find these rocks a lot of the time cause we’re lucky and worthy. Otherwise we would probably (and I’m sure, have before), walk right over top of it. Thanks man and yes, the compliments are deserved 100 fold mate. You my friend are helping so many with their rocks. Thank you brother!
Great video . Love your rock cutting , gives me a lesson every time . Thank you.
Thank you friend, I’m so glad 😁👍
Welcome back . love your saw. we'll done mate. It's the best Bobbie . 👍
Thanks Judith!!! It’s honestly the best hobbie ever!
That is really cool
Thank you Tina 😊👍
Beautiful stones
I loved this videos , the rooks were beautiful.
So cool to see a manly man excited about rocks. I want a rock cutter 🙂
Hahaha! I only look manly haha! It’s all a show really. 😂
It’s definitely so great to be able to cut rocks, so much fun and so very interesting!
Wow, nice work! Love the big reveal. That piece you cut on 4 sides, beautiful!
Thank you Gwynn, I just finished tumbling that one and just popped a video up on how it turned out 😊
Great video Rookie, can't wait for spring, so I can break my saw out again.
Thanks ED Law, I had so much fun making it and can’t wait for the weekend to give it another run! Hope spring comes soon for you buddy!
I’m catching up on your videos for the new year good to see you back again.
Heyyyyy PA! It’s so good to be back after a nice little holiday break times 😁
Amazing. Thanks for sharing, and good luck with future hunts and projects.
Thank you very much Gnomesofnovascotia 😉👍👍👍
This is my new favorite video!!!! I live your excitement. It’s like the unboxing videos, but only better!!!!
Just one more.... just one more....
Hey you did a great job! MeMiner Rocks! Hey the great thing about a tile saw is.....it won't cut your fingers. You might want to get a loop so you can look inside your gemstones, to see how to get a better cut. I hope you have a great day.
Hey bud! Thanks dude! Yeah meMiner is just frikin great hey.
So when you say a loop, do you mean one of those little field magnifiers? I literally just bought one yesterday. How do you use them to help with cutting? Do I look for a grain pattern sort of thing?
@@Rookie_Rockounding Yes look for striations, and wet your stone I look through to see what you can see in there, sometimes you can see pockets of druzy so if you would like to cut through the druzy, or leave some of the druzy so you don't cut down the middle of it, you want to pick the prettiest parts of your stones. You said that you would like to tumble them, but you can also use a Dremel, that is what I use it works okay, you can really shine them up really good. Hey I love going with you rockhounding, so to speak. Lol I would like to have what meMiner has, the loop is a must if you want to cut cabs. O you can also use the side of your blade to take out some of the marks your blade leaves. The gemstones you find are beautiful. The blue ones are so beautiful. I love your channel.
Oh man thank you so much dude! Very kind comment and also great tips too mate! Thank you thank you thank you!!
Whoooaaawww thats an amazing rocks, thanks for letting us watch another one of ur awesome video. Seems like the universe embeded in each cutted stone . God bless sir hope u can find more beautiful rocks.
Thank you mate! They definitely are so beautiful to look inside of 😁
And may you find all the treasures you seek 😊
All right bud! I'm gonna do my play-by-play, starting when you're cutting.
Great choice for your first cut! Something simple, but with a few different elements (the white, the clear, the yellow...)
DUDE! You shaped that like a *natural!* Better than I did for weeks! If I can suggest one more little step, tilt the piece at 45 degrees, and do a little edge all the way around on both sides. That really reduces the tendency to chip in the tumbler. Next time I'm cutting, I'll make sure to show that. :) I got a tripod from my cousin for Christmas, so no more tying the camera to a branch for me!
The blade shouldn't be sharp. It's more of an abrasive that grinds material off than a blade that cuts. I try to do my shaping going back and forth between both hands (both sides of the blade), so as to not work all the diamond off one side while leaving it on the other. That *will* make cutting harder, and eventually impossible.
DUDE The green breccia piece! Amazing!!
Your cuts are very straight, and you don't seem to wedge at all for a rookie. I'm not sure if that's because you've left the table-top and put the guide-thingy on. If it is, I should consider putting them back on mine. I took them off to expose more blade to work bigger pieces. If it's not, you're a natural, and I'm a little jelly of your natural ability!
Since you're using the tumbler to polish, don't leave those lines across the face from where you've adjusted the saw. They won't disappear in the tumbler, even with 5 stages of grit for 2 weeks each.
I wish I could like this video more than once! You knocked it out of the park on your first swing brotha! I can't wait to see all the treasures you reveal!
Cheers!
Great advice Thirst! ✔ Folks like you are providing a lot of great advice to all us other folks around the world who have a passion for stones and pursue it often. Totally agree with the commentary, getting straight saw cuts using two hands on either side of the blade is usually a developed talent. My trim saw has a guide but I find freehanding easier except the cuts aren't as smooth. (nothing a nice 15" flat lap or high speed sander cannot clean up right?😁) Especially on the smaller thundereggs. Also agree with the kudos for RR's good first cuts, so much enthusiasm was great to see (helped me reminisce about the day I broke my proverbial "cherry" and cut from dawn to dusk) . Also, to reiterate another point you made for anyone interested to read it..the saw marks typically will not tumble out fully unless you sand em a little with 60/80 then 120 then maybe 220. After a 220 sanding on the cut surface it will tumble totally glassy smooth running in a normal cycle if the stones aren't banged up and fractured/cracked. I tend to cut small ends off rocks to see what's inside then tumble those small "heel" pieces and slab the larger portions of the material or just freeform cab the piece itself. Man I cannot wait to see him cut and polish the giant carnelian jelly bean and open up some of those larger chunks of rhyolite, chalcedony and jasper he and Benny pulled last season! Woot~
Thirst Fast
Hahahahaha! Dude I legitimately laughed out loud when you mentioned tying the camera to a branch! 🤣
You’ll notice there’s a stand in some of the shots with a couple of pieces of cardboard attached to it... well, that’s my tripod hahaha! I made it that day off the top of my head. It’s an old microphone stand and I got two pieces of cardboard staples them around it so that my phone can wedge in between haha! Soooooo not professional at all 😂
Okay into the rocks, man I love your blow by blow comments! Just so helpful. These are all tips that if you hadn’t mentioned it I’d have had to learn the hard way. I didn’t want to do a “how to” video because I don’t know much at all so these tips are priceless.
With the cuts the only guidance I’ve had is from watching others videos. Also cutting wood for years in a factory years ago haha! Thank you so much for your compliment though man, I reckon I definitely got lucky with those cuts.
Genuinely man, just a mega thank you for your input! It’s priceless! Can’t wait to do more cutting!!!!!!!
Have a brilliant weekend my friend! I’ll be talking to ya very soon!
Ah man Shaughn, reading your comment made me so excited about doing more of this. How helpful and just nice is Thirst fast! I genuinely just love the people I’m meeting through this platform. You included totally! And thank you for adding that tip in there. Haha! Popping my rock cutting cherry! I’m so glad you said that, I was hoping it would get people remembering their first time haha! With the rock cutting I mean. Haha
Thank you both so much. I’m very lucky that you both are part of this little group. Thank you guys.
your enthusiasm adds so much to your vids!
Very cool video and rocks.
James Mann
Thank you James! That means a lot mate!
Excellent job mate 🤜🏾🤛🏾💪🏾
Greetings from Washington State. Excellent video! Happy for your latest purchase and the ease to which you operated it. You are a natural. Going to have to change your moniker soon(HA). Great finds, too.
Haha! Nah I reckon I’ll always be a rookie, forever learning haha! Thanks man! I think I got lucky with some of the cuts but I can’t wait to keep cutting and exploring what the rocks look like on the inside. Thanks again mate!
Thank you for this video! I've been a rockhound rookie for a few years and last year I found a title saw for a sweet deal at a yard sale..it's been sitting in the craft closet since I bought it because I'm a bit gunshy I guess. You gave me the confidence to have it set up by next weekend and face my nervous ninny with my goggles on lol
Ohhhhhh that’s awesome!!!! I’m so glad you’re going to give it a go, you won’t regret it, there’s nothing like looking inside the stones in person, and the nerves go as soon as you start cutting 👌 just have fun and get creative, you never know what’s inside 😁🤓
Excellent job mate 🤜🏾🤛🏾💯💪🏾respect
Nagyon szépek!
Thank you!!!!!
I love my tile saw. I use it to cut geodes open.
That's a pretty sweet tile saw brother
Awesome I’m so looking forward to your videos be safe have fun
Thanks mate!!! 😁👍
I know it's almost a year later, but I'm gonna comment anyway. You did a real good job cutting those rocks. The tile saw is a good idea. It's better than getting your buddy to come over with the concrete cutter! HAHAHA. That was priceless.
Great thinking! Down, to the pawn shop for me!
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Hahaha! Do it! They aren’t too expensive and there’s hours and hours of good times to be had for sure! 😁👍
Always love stumbling across your videos. You never disappoint. You Rock!
:D Don't have time to watch the whole thing, but wanted to be early in the comments! So freakin' AWESOME m8! Off to work now, but gonna anticipate watchin this all day!
Thirst Fast
Haha! That’s so awesome Adam!
Bra you just found your new career. Open up a Etsy shop. You have some great materials. American would pony up. Your lady is beautiful! Love the new tat! Great job!
gina lanning
Haha! Maybe one day I’ll be able to get my head around how to share these stones with people by selling them or trading them... one day haha!
Oh thank you too, she’s the best gem I’ve found I reckon 😊
Have a rad weekend!
@@Rookie_Rockounding I'ma try. I can't wait for warmer weather so I can go find some gemmy gem. You have a Blessed weekend also.
Looks like your having fun, one suggestion, maybe you could make a rock vise that slides down the fence to keep the cut even, something you can just flip over, love your videos
Hey now that’s a great idea, I like it thanks mate!
Great Results!! You never know what's gonna be inside those rocks until you cut em ;) Cheers!
Thanks Darren! As if it wasn’t addictive enough without cutting hahaha!
About time been waiting for this video wise move to practice on poorer rocks but u did fantastic for first time you are going to have so much fun wait till u find a ugly rock and the inside is just wild 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
milesnn
Hahaha! Oh man I had to start the year off with cutting, I’ve been waiting so long to try my hand at it and it’s just so much fun! Oh and I can’t wait to find an ugly one that beautiful inside, it will change everything I reckon! Thanks for your comment mate, hope you have a brilliant weekend!
Oh dude 😂 ,,, U answer my Question how about the cut that gems,thanks dude that's awesome 👍 i
Ovan Sovyan
Hahaha! That’s awesome! Thank you Ovan! Have a brilliant weekend mate!
Sorry man I'm hounding your rocks from the snow here in Raymond Washington USA
And look at you go lol I have watched so many videos tonight it was a bit like time travel. I am totally going to save up for my first saw just as soon as I can you have inspired me to do more than simply collect and Explorer
Hahaha! No need to apologise! 😁 that’s what the videos are there for my friend 👍
That’s so cool you’re looking at getting a saw, it has changed everything for me! 😁
It’s just exploring on a new level, inside the stones 😊🤓
@@Rookie_Rockounding I'm so excited where I live I am lucky enough to have the opportunity to recover opalized and agatized clams Coral and if I'm very very lucky a nautilus I've only found one so far and very few fragments of other pieces then one day I had my mind totally blown 🤯 I found what is definitely a small piece of a crab claw fully agatized. But I can definitely find lots of crab concretions along with snails the occasional clam and a few other random things that I haven't quite figured out what they are yet it is always so amazing when you find something like that to just sit on dry soil and only try to begin to imagine what things look like when the ancient sea was obviously far above my head.
Hi my friend, I finely got a wet tile saw and have been looking for these videos in particular, I found a couple of short ones of Kevin's but then I remembered you are awesome at adding links to similar videos. Thank you for all the extra tips and bits you do in each of your videos, awesome connections and just the ticket for us rookies. Nga mihi bro 🌟
You could try finding a local gem club in your area. They have all the equipment you need to cut and polish rocks and they will teach you how to do it. I joined a gem club many years ago and learned everything from cutting and polishing cabochons, silversmithing, and faceting precious and semi precious stones. I now facet my own gems at home and it was so worth joining a club as I picked up so much knowledge and experience for free, you should definitely look into it.
Hey Liz, I really need to join a gem club. I’ve had a walk through of my local one and it just looked amazing. I think I was studying at that time so I didn’t have much free time. I’m finished now so I have no excuse. Thanks Liz Hall, I’m gonna try and get in an have a go this year.
@@Rookie_Rockounding It will be well worth it, the knowledge you will pick up will be amazing and well worth it. Good luck .
Love this , i was excited too!! Ur very lucky down under ! I live by the beach and collect all sorts from carnelian , amber ,red and blue jasper, from sharks teeth , horse whale bone...anyway we love what we love , great vid gorgeous stones!😍
Oh woah, beach finds are just as good 😉
That’s where I found my love for collecting what the water gives. 😊
Beautiful
Great vid mate nice cutting
Thanks Paul! It’s so much fun dude!
Happy New year Mate..Welcome to the addiction!!..
wayne bonham
Hahaha! The addiction is just getting stronger and I love it! Happy new year to you too mate!
That’s awesome! So pretty!
Thank you Mary Jane!
got the same saw wanna cut some rocks now got some real beauties to do all from Washington state
Oh awesome!!!!! I’m doing some more cutting this weekend! I can’t wait. It’s not a bad little unit this guy is it. Good luck with the cuts mate! All the best!
I just adore you guys! Remember, there's some arrowheads and obsidian waiting for you when you get your PO box.
Thank you so much Winnie! I haven’t forgotten, I’ll try and get more organised soon haha! But I’ll let you know for sure when I do 😉👌👍
@@Rookie_Rockounding one more thing, and only cuz I care...you might consider wearing a respirator mask. I heard you say you had grit in your teeth. If its traveled to your mouth, you've probably breathed agate dust as well. Silicosis of the lungs is a
nasty way to go and your wife is far to lovely to be a widow any time soon😄 Take care my friend
Oh I’m so glad you said that, so in another video after this one I mentioned silicosis and bought a respirator, I copped some flack over it but I wear it every time now. Thank you for caring to suggest it. 👌👍
@@Rookie_Rockounding We rockheads need to take care of each other😷
Happy New Year!! Just came across your channel!! Beautiful specimens especially the one with the inclusions that looked like little clouds. The pieces you cut would make lovely jewelry.
Happy new year to you also!!! Thanks for stopping by 😁😁😁
I think I got lucky with those cuts but I can’t wait to learn more about making stuff from the rocks we collect! One day 😉
I’m glad you stoped by! All the best imari!
I have a tile saw on my bucket list. My daughter bought me a Dremel with a rotery, so I'll be learning how to polish with that first. So, when I get a tile saw I'm thinking I will be examining the rock for the best cut that exposes the best view of its beauty. Also, just think how many points you can cut and shape for us wire wrappers to buy!
Wow, looks like a really nice tile saw. Mines a POS so I haven't tried cutting anything yet. But this video inspired me to try. Thanks for showing us your first time, these are beautiful inside. What a cool experience! I know for my saw cutting tile would blast water and rock all over me, lol, worth it!
Awesome thank you 😊❤️
Great Stuff Rookie Rockhounding. Been watching a few of your vids . They are so enjoyable. Queensland has so many places to fossick. I subbed and am looking forward to a few more of your adventures with your buddy Benny.
Oh man you don’t know how much that means coming from someone with your talent and know-how mate! Thank you so much hey! So much!
Meminer is an amazing guy and btw nice cool rocks after u have cut those u should drill some holes in them and then polish them and make some good necklaces 😍😍👌🏻
He is one of my idols I’d have to say, just a rad guy. Thanks Nikito, I’m going to try and play around with a few of them and see what I can learn to create. Thanks for your comment friend 👍
Subbing, Quest mentioned you, and I am already a fan. Nice job!!