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- Probably the best rock for beginners to tumble is Agate. Here we go through steps 1-4 plus burnishing with a 3 lb rotary tumbler, with some hints and tips thrown that I have learned along the way. *** please be aware that the baking soda sometimes seems to create gas and you will have to "burp" the barrel if this happens. Otherwise, barrel can burst or leak.
Link to video where these rocks were cut/prepared from rough:
• SLICING AGATE & JASPER...
Dude, you so need to start an ASMR soap cutting channel. Your soap cutting skills are legendary. 7:48
LOL I saw my first soap cutting video last night and wondered WTF?
Campbell Lloyd YESSSS
Agreed!!!!
LMAO that rooster 🐓 he's got something to say and we're gonna listen!😃
You are kind of the Bob Ross of rock tumbling...... keep on rockin' man!!
Bill Wunderlich Hahaha, doesn’t he though! Too funny!😂😂👍🏼
Nice editing skills my man, keep up.
It takes a while to edit, but is satisfying when it pulls together. Thanks for the nice comment. It means a lot
The kinda mint green one in your hand at 11:31 is absolutely gorgeous! 😍
Like a piece of candy. ;-)
I love rocks I mean its a big hobby of mine so this is just satisfying to watch ever rock has its on personality and beauty so really man I'm going to subscribe just for that!
*every
I've tried this baking soda and sugar trick during polish twice with two different results. The first time, it went mostly fine. The second time I found my tumbler had popped and almost all the rocks and slurry had fallen out. I'm no stranger to chemistry, so I know the carbonate would be cause for gas buildup; however, I have a pretty good idea what made the difference between the two results. On the first batch I tightened the lid the way I had been on every round, something like a good 3-and-a-bit hand twists after the nut catches the washer. I did notice gas buildup from the bottom of the barrel bulging, and when I opened it up, the rubber seal had been weeping a little liquid. Not a significant amount, but enough to make it evident that it was burping every now and again. So on the second batch my bright idea was the tighten the lid down way more to avoid the weeping. Had my brain been more engaged, I'd have realized I had created a bomb. I'm not sure when the lid blew off, but it was within 8 hours. I did clean them up (thankfully the tumbler was sat in a container, but it was still a big mess) and reset, sans the baking soda, but I did find that I had some rocks that had chipped. When that popped, there were still a handful of rocks inside smacking against each other. Next time I get to the polishing stage I'll retry the baking soda trick, but with the 3-and-a-bit twist. Hopefully someone finds that useful. No CO2 bombs!
Great comment. I have used baking soda many times without any issue. One time was awful with the bottom of the barrel bulging and I had to release the gas many times throughout the run. I suspect there is a reaction with the minerals in one of the rocks.
Maybe whenever that happens you can make a note of what kinds of rocks you were using, that might help get to the bottom of what rocks may be causing that to happen.
For some biased reason I always hit the like button even before the video begins .
Sounds like a good thing. LOL
It's a good habit to get into because you know you're going to like the videos anyways.
A vote of confidence. Thanks
lmao me too :) and ready to throw down some whit to a couple of these thoughtless comments I read, trying to keep myself in check :)
No worries about the dislikes or nasty comments. Sometimes, the negative comments are warranted and provide constructive feedback. I am still learning. Thanks.
Lol you wouldn't want me for a neighbor I have 20 Roosters 🐓 🐓🐓🐓🐓 🐤🐤🐤💕💕
And Little Ones On the Way ! 🐣🐣🐣🐣🐣🐣
Want 2 more? They are guaranteed to crow whenever I am outside. I think they are saying "Hey, bring me some treats".
I laughed again at your comment. I don't think my neighbors would like you as a neighbor. LOL My goodness, the sound from mine x10.
Thanks for posting this, now I want to tumble rocks again. I used to as a kid, dad hooked up a lawn mower motor to a coffee can and of i went!
When I was a kid, I wanted a rock tumbler. Of course I never got one, so I am now a big kid fulfilling earlier dreams. For sure, tumble again my friend..
Thanks for the video. I'm about to try my first batch in a tumbler ever. Wish me luck.
Montana Treasure Hunter Good luck!🍀🍀🙏🏼
Love all your vids!! Your timing is perfect with this one... My first batch is in stage 4, and I was wondering how to burnish them to bring out that shine after this stage. One miner to another, many thanks for sharing your knowledge!! Peace and blessings to you and yours.... :)
Hope yours turn out amazing.
Good video. I may start tumbling rocks. I live near Lake Michigan. I could try this out on beach rocks. What would I need to start this for a hobby?
The absolute basics are a hammer (and eye protection), a tumbler and grit. You can crack the rocks to the size you want with the hammer. Usually, a tumbler comes with some sample rocks and small packages of grit. Enough to get started. Good luck!
A nice peaceful video... This guy loves what he does.
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Very informative video. Did you make or buy the tub strainer? What part of the northland you from, eh? I live in northeast Montana 14 miles from the Saskatchewan line. Lots of ancient purdy Canadian rocks here!
As a summer job, I worked is Saskatchewan on a crew looking for oil. We crossed over to Montana as often as the work schedule would allow to drink real Coors or a horrible concoction of Squirt & Sloe Gin. Never drive a white truck when anybody gets sick out the window (while driving) after a night of that. LOL. Now, I hail from Ontario. No Sloe or Squirt here.
The strainer was from a place that sold gold prospecting supplies. They are pretty good because they stack, so you can have various mesh sizes on top of each other. They also fit into the top of a 5 gallon bucket. There are various makes, but mine were from Keene Engineering in CA.
For your rinsing, use a plastic colander as the metal screen will leave tiny scratches on the stone. It won't be quite as noticeable on the hard agate/jasper stones you are using but if you tumble something soft like apache tears (obsidian) it will look awful.
Really good advice! I was using plastic, but misplaced it. Probably in the same place as all those single socks that seem to disappear. ;-)
I love your enthusiasm! Had some nice giggles with you in this vid! Beautiful rock babies as I tend to say!!! ☮♾
Thanks. I like your saying "rock babies".
Adding sugar makes a lot of sense, I imagine it helps by making a gelatinous buffer while simultaneously helping the polish adhere to rocks. I'm going to try that next tumble
I like using sugar. I am no longer so keen on baking soda because sometimes it seems to cause gas in the barrel.
A mi me gusta mucho el coleccionar piedras pero no sabia de todo el proceso para pulirlas
My rooster is crowing too. He might have heard yours in the video. What is it with rock polishers and barnyard fowl?
post script: question - can I polish petrified wood?
Yes. Petrified wood polishes excellent! I have done it in a tumbler. I want to try some in my vibratory lap. I have seen some museum quality specimens that knocked my socks off. I tend to think roosters make noise basically anytime, especially if they think they want a treat.
really nice thanks for documenting that process. I wouldn't have known it takes over a month to tumble rocks.
The harder the rocks, the longer it takes. Thanks for dropping by.
Another great video. Your chickens in the background reminded me of a little joke I want to share: A man had a pet parrot that cursed terribly. A friend, who also had a parrot told him that he could put his parrot in a freezer and leave it for about 5 minutes and then open the door and the parrot would never curse again. The man decided to take the friend's advice so the next time the parrot cursed he put him in a freezer for 5 minutes and then took him out. The parrot shook uncontrollably and finally stammered......W-w-w-w-what d-d-d-d-did the ch-ch-chicken and t-t-t-turkey do?
I kinda hope my wife lets me "take care" of the roosters. The "parrot" can see them when I am done. Good joke. I like it.
How much would a wood chuck pay for a pile of agats if a wood chuck could chuck his money that way .?
A woodchuck would chuck all he could chuck if a woodchuck could chuck money....
did you know where to pick these in your specific area??? I live in Scotland and found some fascinating stones but id no idea where to begin tumbling them etc
These kind of stones are not available where I live. I would have to drive 17 hours for the first decent rockhounding location on Lake Superior. I also know some some spots on the west coast of Canada. Good agate is for sale at rock shops from Mexico and Brazil. Unfortunately, it is easier for me to buy agate than find it.
I'm watching you check on your tumbler.... as I check on my tumbler LOL. Lovely results, as always
LOL Good luck with your tumble. I need to start one up today as I have been away for a while.
Why dose this make me wanna update my rock collection?😅
That rooster! How ridiculous.
Does dumping the freshly polished rocks onto a wire mesh make scratches?
It cannot do them any good.
That’s why I thought. Maybe a rubber mat or plastic.
Thanks for sharing your talents.... Enjoyed the chicken and trees in Canada, our northern neighbor.... Brad from West Michigan....👍🎄
I love this video. I am new to being a rockhound and your video makes me want to go explore plus invest in a rock tumbler.
Thanks Cara
I love explosion of color as you rinse them!
Me too. The great reveal. ;-)
Not all of them are agates. Some of them are jaspers and you also have chevron amethyst and chrysoprase in there!
I will have to look up chrysoprase. I don't even know what that is. Thanks much!
pietersite26 you beat me to it! The chrysoprase is what I spotted immediately! He definitely had a few pieces of jasper. I don’t know why everyone just labels the rocks they find as agates. There are so many different minerals out in the world!
Robert Hall should sponsor you - great video
Have u ever found any tigers eye stones there my favorite. I have one in my pants pocket at all times .when im stressed or worried i pull it out and hold it then i feel better
I used to carry a gold nugget as my "worry stone". Kinda dumb of me. I lost it. Someday, someone will find it outside of the head office of a large computer services company and wonder how it got there. LOL
I have never found a tiger eye (or if I did, I didn't recognize it). There is a slightly known spot for facitable moonstone that I want to explore this summer.
There was an old timer in Montana he always carried a gold nugget and a note for the undertaker he said it would be enough to pay for his funeral.
こういう研磨用機械、私も欲しかったなぁ
The chatoyancy of tiger's eye is due to amphibole (asbestos, but mostly decomposed to limonite) alteration in cherty material. If you rub it a LOT, you might wash your hands before eating or smoking. Overall, it's not especially (asbecially?) dangerous.
meMiner IP
Wow, I love this, I have been collecting colorful stones during my daily walk on my dirt road
just because I thought they were so pretty then I stumbled upon your site, Now this takes
my stones to another level. Thank you and I subscribed.
Years ago, I was in north Georgia to buy some prospecting equipment from a fellow who ran a camp and gold mine. He was expanding into collectable stones (by the gallon) that people staying that the camp could wash and separate. Originally, he was selling the same crushed rock from his gold mining operation for driveway gravel. He learned that local people were finding some great rocks and semiprecious stones in the stuff he was selling cheap and by the dump truck full. So the roads are not just paved in gold sometimes.
I have found so many colorful stones and wonder if they are precious such as emerald
or jade even the white ones are awesome.
Thank you for the reply
You are in the area for it.
My kind of ASMR. that soap bit though! And the rocks are stunning! Nice job.
Thank you for making this. I have been tumbling, but I couldn't get a shine. I will try the way u did and cross ur fingers it might work. I'll send picks if it does.
Let me know if it works out. The key to a good polish is making sure your barrel and rocks are completely clean. Even make sure the spoon that you use to scoop your polish is clean (no grit from earlier round). Then time. Hard rocks take a while to polish. Followed by burnishing.
Also if you have rocks that vary too much in hardness together
never done this before and i'm wondering, do these rocks have any value, or do you do it just to have pretty rocks? seems like a whole lot of time to spend for just pretty rocks.
I like pretty rocks and do this for myself. I was in a shop earlier this year that was crowded with people buying tumbled rocks.
I see tumbled stones for sale all over the place. rock swaps, country stores, gift shops. They have a value... but it's not super high. You might buy rough for $3-$5 a pound. Nice stones will sell for a couple bucks each. Others might be a buck each/10 for $7 or something along those lines.
I have seen some beautiful wire wrapped pendants using tumbled stones of various sorts. From simple wraps to very elegant designs, and at all price points, depending on the skill of the wrapper and the type, size, and quality of stone. A skilled artisan can turn those tumbled beauties into some serious $$.
*Foghorn Leghorn voice* QUI, I SAY QUIT THAT CROWIN' BOY! CAN'T YOU TEL, I SAY CAN'T YOU TELL THAT FOLKS ARE SLEEPIN' 'ROUND HERE....SLEEPIN THAT IS! :D
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How can you tell between a translucent blue agate and a sapphire?
Is there a way to make a good living, searching for gems and rocks in Ontario with a few thousand dollars of capital mixed with some knowledge and a 4x4 pick up truck?
Thanks for the videos very interesting
It was easy for the area I was collecting: No agate, but it was near an area known for corundum. Small time prospecting/mining is a difficult way to "make wages". There are a few folks that I am aware who seem to do OK,, but it is probably a better way to supplement an income than a sole income. If fact, legally you cannot sell rocks collected from free collecting sites and there are restrictions on how much you can take. Enforcement appears to be weak, but it is also something to consider. To do this full time, you will want your own claim and permits. This is just my opinion.
thanks so much for the soda and soap additions, im going to start my final polish right now.. will let you know how it worked out..Ive tumbled for years but ive never got to the point of finish like the ones i bought..my final polish was 1200 grit and made them pretty but not quite there..????
1200 should do the job on most rocks. There are some super ultra aluminum or cerium oxide polishes also available (3000 grit).
They’re so beautiful and pretty. Love it your works.
Really enjoy your videos. Its been said that you might be the Bob Ross of Lapidary artists! Id say that is fitting. Thanks for these awesome tutorials.
Nice video, nice you got your Grit from Robert Halls in St.George, great place! Rocks looks nice!
Hi, i am found blue stone 6 year before , it looking soo good ,
Can you tell about the stone
Can you give your email id I can sent stone picture
my email is tess99991rocks@gmail.com
Its amazing all the "procces" these little rocks go throu to look as good... But... You started a bit after so... What were the 1st steps and where can we get those products and holder?
WOW!! It's like magic, They look so beautiful.
I really enjoy your videos. Someday I would like to do Rock tumbling. Those agate's were beautiful.
Warning. Rock tumbling is addictive. ;-)
Thanks, this video helped me a lot. I had no idea why my rocks weren't getting shinier. It turns out I was doing the process all wrong lol
I am pleased that you found it helpful.
Fascinating 💜🖤🧡💙
Awesome! Thank you so much for the time spent on your videos! Going to binge watch your channel now lol!
I have a great deal of fun making them. Hopefully, they are getting better as I learn to video and edit. I really struggled on the earlier ones, but they were from the heart. ;-)
I live near Agate Lake in Oregon and I have a duel drum 6 pound rock tumbler 😀 , great video !
Any location with agate in the name sounds like a good place. This weekend, I will be driving by a gravel road named "Blue Rock Road". I can find no info on it so will give it a look-see, maybe there are in fact blue rocks.
Beautiful! What do you do with the rocks after your done with them?
And I love the mint one.
Awesome job.
Most were given away. My wife kept a few for a display box.
Ok so if I have a bunch of rocks from the ocean and their fairly rounded/smooth already can I skip the coarse step and go straight to polishing or should you always do every step?
You should at least do step 3 fine grit (AKA prepolish). It will remove scratches that you cannot easily see with naked eye, which will make the polish more effective.
Those rocks are too good to be thrown at anyone, that's for sure! Great job!!
LOL and thanks
I heard dat rooster crowing and got my black ass wanting some chickn dumpslings
That's really cool. 👍 I have a collection of white and white with pink quartz or that's what I "think" it is. I live near a quarry so it could be marble, I suppose. Anyway, I'd love to see it polished but not sure I have that much patience. LOL! You have some really fantastic colors in your collection! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
How would this work for semi precious stones?
It would work, but I think there are better tools such as a flat lap for valuable stones.
Hey there buddy, I just stumbled upon your channel as I was searching on how to properly polish rocks. I went out and bought myself a rock tumbler a few months back. But, I didn't buy polish. Lol. Oh, how was I supposed to know? After all, I've never don't this before. So, I when out and got some about a month ago. The tumbler, course grit, fine grit, prepolish and polish have all been in their boxes. I never opened the boxes, in fact, up until a few hours ago, the tumbler and polish kit both been stowed away in my coat closet. Lol.
Anyway, I gave you a thumb's up and I clicked on that subscribe button. Thank you for the vid. Thanks to you, I can now finally go find some really cool rocks to toss into my tumbler. I'm excited, can't wait too see how they turn out.
For sure, start tumbling! I just finished the polish tumble of the petrified wood and am loading the video of the result. It should be live in the next hour.
meMiner ok great. I will keep a look out for your new video, I'll receive a notification on my phone. Mood luck with your rocks...
I love the dark green agate that 's my favouite nice video
Thanks!
WOW how does that happen 69 views and 10 thumbs up ?
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The one sub who always hits "dislike" must be busy. LOL
Anyone else wanna wring that rooster's neck? lol
A female red fox took care of it. It never learned to be quiet, so easy to find. Funny thing is I kinda missed the rooster for a while after it was gone.
@@meMiner well now I feel guilt! Where have you found the best place to buy grit? It is so difficult waiting and waiting through each tumbling stage!!
Didn’t realize it was so involved a process. Very cool tho...
It is not difficult, but takes some patience. ;-)
Have you attempted drilling a stone for a hanging loop?
I have. It works best when you can cool the bit in water. Agate is a hard rock to drill.
Very informative and detailed video. Thank you very much.
That was good to see. I just bought a tumbler and have a few pounds of beach rocks I collected - can't wait for the results!
Good luck. Let us know how it turns out.
See you in 4 weeks :)
Wow, it also so beautiful! What the products to use and the process,?
Just used a rock tumbler in a 4 step process.
Beautiful😨😎👀👍canal leoneltrince moratrince mora
Thank you
Delightful! Thank you! Can’t wait to see more!
I have some rock and empty tumblers. I just need to get my act together to get them rolling...
The purple & green stones turned out great was this up in Montana?
Ontario, Canada
Cool you got a snow obsidian
How long should the tumbler run for
Typical is one week for each stage, BUT you need to monitor the rocks and adjust accordingly. For example, I find that a hard stone like agate, unless it is preformed, needs 10-14 days in stage 1 and the sometimes the same for stage 4
Ok thanks I have some really beautiful stones on the sea side in my country green blue red back mix its amazing...i just never did tumbling before ..i think ill try it
There beautiful meminer
Thanks Barbara
Love the one in the center of the finished batch shaped like a triangle. I love triangle shaped tumbles!!
Love the Rooster. Miss the sound now I am in the city.
There is a good reason why most cities might allow hens but ban roosters. ;-)
Those turned out fantastic! Great stuff.
Thank you! Cheers!
Best rock video yet! :D:D:D
I want to follow ur footsteps I admire ur stone polishing video a lot. Can u suggest me an online website from where i can buy gemstone polishing tools n stones. Thanks
If you are in the USA, I have heard good things about The Rock Shed.
Gracias a usted hemos sido capaces de conseguir el brillo espejo
I have a 12 pound Lortone tumbler and have worked the daylights out of it and she's still going strong after many years of service. As far as fractured specimens go, I find lots of those and also the rocks that have lots of gas pocket cavities to.... I just clean em up and run on through! I hate to get rid of a rock just because of a fracture, some of those add a fair amount of character to a rock! Great video and Thank you for it!
I have to get my 12 lb tumbler working again. I cannot believe that I ran all winter and now that the weather is nice that it is idle.
Your rooster needs time training - LOL!!
Any advice on how to pre shape the rough rocks that aren’t uniform or full of sharp edges/out of shape, before starting them in the tumbler? I’d like to make some wire wrapped pendants. Thanks and GREAT video!!!
I have used the side of the tile saw blade. I know people who use a Dremel. Others a flat lap or grinder. Best advice is do it wet, so you don't get the dust into your lungs.
Been enjoyin your videos on rock polishin I figured out real quick I don’t have enuff rocks to tumble. Lol
Can never have enough
What do you do with the rocks you pull because of cracks or crevices? Do you retumble in stage 2 again? Or just discard?
I sometimes cut out the fracture with a tile saw and then run again.
If the rocks that have defects in them get taken out when you run a brand new batch, do you throw them in on the first stage to buff out the issue areas?
For sure that is something that can be done. It is a good idea to rerun rocks that you are not happy with. Sometimes, I also cut them again to expose the flaw.
Thank you for this great video. I've wanted a rock tumbler since I was a kid (I asked EVERY Christmas) and never got one. Mine's arriving Monday. The sugar makes a lot of sense and I think I'll throw it in on my polish phase too. Also thank you for the tips on making sure to remove the broken and cracked ones and making sure everything is completely clean before the polish!
So satisfying
OK Master tumbler, what would be really good for us beginners would be the answer to the question "What next?" I can see a couple of them might make decent pendants but what about the others? Why not cut them to a useful shape before tumbling or is that not possible?
That is a very good idea to reshape the rocks. It also saves on stage 1/2 rounding time
I think they are puuurty nice also! I am so inspired now to create some crazy sculptures! Thank you sir for this video. I'm Fan .
Good luck with your projects Chantal
Awesome. I have had garnets tumbling for 3days now and the slurry looks like cement. Is this normal
Yep. I had the same with red garnet from River Valley, Ontario
Cool hobby, but I'm disappointed that you didn't show the rocks in a dry state, so as to reveal the true gloss of the finished product after all the painstaking time and sequential procedures ---- the smoothness is evident but any rock shows it's color when it's wet.
Please post a warning. Do NOT watch this video with your dog anywhere in the house. She's going to do everything she can to find that damn rooster.
Now, that is funny.
Great job Sir
Very nice pretty rocks! I know there are different kinds, but where did you get your rocks from? The reds & greens are so pretty! Love the green with white stones too.
These were agates from a (somewhat) local rock shop
This is very educational. And the chicken vocal accompaniment was gold.
I started to hate him when he made too much noise and immediately missed him when he was gone (fox got him).
Agates are my favorite! I stumbled onto your channel by accident. Happy Accident. A total fan because you don't speak over folks head, explain why you use some items over others. Thank you
Thx. New to the hobby. Two things. Why do you throw out cracked stones & where did you get that mix of stone? Thanks again. Don
The cracked rock will hold grit from earlier stages which will scratch the other rocks. The fractured rocks can be run again with another batch. I don't remember where these stones came from, but probably purchased at a rock and mineral show.
Ceramic filler = no fractures
You are just too cool for school man, I absolutely dig your vids ,Keep rocking !
I appreciate that!