I found the silver in this video with a metal detector in earlier videos. The turquoise was from Neal Foster who just started a KZread channel.

@nealfoster70

3 жыл бұрын

Its nice to see some being cut, we definitely have way different styles but I like 👍👌

@meMiner

3 жыл бұрын

@@nealfoster70 This was just one of the rocks you sent and I will practice using it before I try (or destroy) one of the better samples. I am going to have some fun!

@nealfoster70

3 жыл бұрын

I have never used the dob wax before, but again I am a little impatient too, I hope you have good cutting

@symonrocks9847

3 жыл бұрын

I started a youtube channel, never did finish it.

@highenergyog

3 жыл бұрын

I'll go check out Neal's channel.

It's so clean! Enjoy it that way because it's impossible to clean once it has wax dripped all over it.

@meMiner

3 жыл бұрын

Brand spanking new. Since I bought it, only used to keep my coffee warm while I worked on other projects. ;-)

@MichiganRocks

3 жыл бұрын

@@meMiner You didn't need to tell me it was new, that was very obvious. I have the same model and it has worked well for me. Before that, I superglued cabs to a nail head. I'm sure you know this, but stick the cab and dop stick in the freezer for an couple hours to release the wax. Let it warm up when you take it out and sometimes it will fall right off. I just recently discovered that letting it warm after removing it is an important part of the process.

That brought back memories. I had a tub, lapidary set up from Sears, about fifty years ago. Made some cabs and slabs. I just bought a wet saw to cut fire brick for my Sugaring arch, but it'll be nice for small stones too. I may have to get a cabbing machine and play some more...

@meMiner

3 жыл бұрын

Right on

nice work mate,thankyou. Can you remember as time when warning someone not to use a live round would be at best embarrassing? i can..lol

@meMiner

3 жыл бұрын

"Those were the days my friend We thought they'd never end We'd sing and dance, forever and a day We'd live the life we choose We'd fight and never lose For we were young and sure to have our way. La la la la..."

@wayne1959

3 жыл бұрын

@@meMiner oh yes indeed..

Fun! I look forward to the next steps

So relaxing to watch , look forward to next steps. ty

Brilliant performance of how to dopit 👍👍👍💎 and Thank You for sharing Boss🤠

@meMiner

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 👍

Really enjoy seeing how you do these steps.

Dude your a riot haha love the intro . I have to give you credit you put out some good videos and always something I’m interested in so for that thanks man

@meMiner

3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that

I was just searching for a video on dopping yesterday 😆 thank you for your awesome videos they are so helpful!

@meMiner

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

I'm just getting back into rock tumbling after 20+ years absents & have been binge watching & enjoying your videos. I live over in Peterborough & was wondering where is the best place to get rocks mailed to Ontario with the least hassle. Thanks for the great videos.

@meMiner

3 жыл бұрын

You are closer to the eastern Ontario collecting sites than me (Port Perry). I have bought from Robert Hall Originals and Stonebridge Imports. Both are in Ontario

@daveg4495

3 жыл бұрын

@@meMiner Excellent help & fast response. Appreciate the help. I often ride my motorcycle out your way, really nice area.

I think I might be seeing some cabs in progress for a February challenge? Nice job 👍

@meMiner

3 жыл бұрын

maybe. hehe

Great vid as always mate just started cabochons myself its great fun

@meMiner

3 жыл бұрын

I am really enjoying cabbing. I took a lesson and can show what I learned and then ongoing improve. Good luck with your projects.

A great idea!

Cool rocks on a stick.. lol.. It just occurred to me that I have not been getting notifications about your last couple of videos... hmmmm...

@YvonneSebastian1980

3 жыл бұрын

Anyway that’s a very cool process can’t wait to see what they look like when they are done thanks for sharing Greig...

@meMiner

3 жыл бұрын

Oh no!

Good day sir I found some very interesting rock today when i went rock hunting i took my metal detecktor with just for fun wonder if u can identyfy them

I use a small $10 coffee pot (without the pot) to heat my cabs before I dop.

What a cliff hanger. I use pencils and anything that will work for dob sticks.

Nice pieces miner..thanks for sharing these tips..I'm definitely gonna use wax when I cab..and I've been trying to catch you on one of these posts so I can share my new channel..it's me Luis Williams..I was telling about finding those quartz at my grandma's grave site..remember?

@meMiner

3 жыл бұрын

I will subscribe now

@meMiner

3 жыл бұрын

Nope. A search gives me Raptors videos. Popular name. Feel free to email me with a link to your channel

@theshamonk1881

3 жыл бұрын

@@meMiner kzread.info/dash/bejne/imV226aTeafAY7g.html

@theshamonk1881

3 жыл бұрын

@@meMiner I chose not to talk on the first video but I'll do some voice overs and when I make it to spots I know are worthy I'll be speaking as I'm searching..just didn't know how to approach on my first go around..hope u enjoy

wow thanks to Dan Hurd for sending me here! I love this style of video!

@meMiner

3 жыл бұрын

Welcome! What from Dan introduced you to me? I might have missed a video. ;-)

I have to get a dop stick n wax I’m using the super glue n a screw it works just harder to clean off but it does come off .

@meMiner

3 жыл бұрын

I heard freezing the glue helps.

FUN!

Wow I was using the wrong stuff Brycreem don't work so good.

Noice, I Like. What! no Daisy. More wax on the vertical, better support and spreading the pressure. Shape, grind the shape then mark with an aluminium stick, put a line all the way around the outside, grind at an angle to the line then blend in the shape so it's one face, deep stones are better domed whereas the thinner ones are often better with just profiled edges and flat. I prefer lots of water, keep the grindings moving off the disc. Wish I were there with you, sending you some green wax soon, it's packed away in storage until I move, the scamdemic is really slowing things down.

@meMiner

3 жыл бұрын

I need to replace the pic tube that runs from the water reservoir. It has been squeezed too often and restricted the water flow. Stores are closed, so I may have to wait a bit or find some online.

@symonrocks9847

3 жыл бұрын

@@meMiner If the pipe is good it might be a build up of Mineral on or around the valve, my first option would be a cocktail stick and poke the outlet, then check the other end, if clean water was used every time there should be no restrictions in the pipe. Is it plastic? I would out for copper, car brakelines are perfect in bore size for flow, if the valve is brass it can be soldered or use a threaded fitting. Plastic pipe last longer if put inside a spring, even if it is only the first few inches, if you need an adjustable feed then wind some soft wire around the plastic pipe, that will keep any bends in place, you may need that fixed at one end, taped or glued. Avoid kinks, Any pipe either plastic or metal will crease if bent more than 90 degrees, the crease is now restrictions the flow and the material is thinner on the crease line, a repair can be done using plyers, bit it's rarely as good as it was. Of course there are two other options, Option 1, The increased volume method, This is achieved by having someone assist you with a mains water hose, with a preference for someone you can trust. lol. Option 2, The permanant supply. This is very effective, although I do not recommend this myself, I have tried it in a former life but can't comment on how good it was as I don't remember anything before I found myself in a line of other people, some of whom had many injuries and seemed very unconcerned. You will need a higher amp fused supply for this, taking a large tub of warm water ( for your comfort,) power up your lapidary polisher and gently lower it into the tub of nice warm water, the higher amp supply will prevent the power from switching off, it will feel a little strange at first and make sure you dont follow the light like I did.

@meMiner

3 жыл бұрын

@@symonrocks9847 Mine got squished at the valve. I turned it around so that part is in the open but still restricted.

I realy like that calober but here its worth a fortune i realy love ur shannel and how u prosses the producked

@meMiner

3 жыл бұрын

Welkom by my nuwe Suid-Afrikaanse vriend.

@tinusoosthuizen6672

3 жыл бұрын

Baie dankie wardeur

@tinusoosthuizen6672

3 жыл бұрын

Ek is bly om te sien jy afrikaans kan praat haha

@meMiner

3 жыл бұрын

@@tinusoosthuizen6672 My vrou is Nederlands. Baie woorde is dieselfde

@tinusoosthuizen6672

3 жыл бұрын

Baie mooi its a small world

Have u ever try to tumble tigers eye if got a lot of it

@meMiner

3 жыл бұрын

Not yet. I have seen pictures of some that were polished and they were wonderful

Hi. I was wondering where you get your wax? Here in Ontario? I can't seem to find it unless I order from India. I would rather support local if I can. Thanks

@meMiner

3 жыл бұрын

I got mine from Robert Hall Originals. They have a web page

@RecalcitrantObserver

3 жыл бұрын

@@meMiner Perfect ! Thanks

Hi meMiner, it's cool to see you doing some dopping and cabbing now as I'm pretty interested to see how it goes as I'm only starting to get into it myself. Also I just wanted you to know that something has gone wrong with the notification for this video! Presently this video says it's 4 odd hours old, I'm subbed with the "all" notification bell on (I checked🤔🙂) but no notification at all! I found it in the recommended videos. I hope this helps??? Cheers 😀

@meMiner

3 жыл бұрын

That is interesting. Thanks

@dustyblueberry3313

3 жыл бұрын

@@meMiner yeah I don't know whats happened but as I said before that I've had no notifications and the video isn't even in the inbox for "subscriptions'! 🤔🤔🤔

@meMiner

3 жыл бұрын

@@dustyblueberry3313 I guess KZread didn't like the video. Maybe the spent cartridge. Stranger things have happened

@dustyblueberry3313

3 жыл бұрын

@@meMiner OMG seriously🤦‍♀️!!! You did say to make sure it was empty first. Oh well, you can't please everyone I guess... but a gave it a like 👍!!! Thanks for letting me know, I appreciate it. 😊😊😊

@meMiner

3 жыл бұрын

@@dustyblueberry3313 It's all automated. Mention a bullet, even a spent piece of brass and the algorithm goes to work. Oh well.

Do you reuse the wax once the cab is complete?

@meMiner

3 жыл бұрын

Yes. When done the cab, the rock, stick and wax go into a freezer and then the rock is snapped off by hand. The wax usually is left on the stick and can be crushed with pliers and back into the bowl.

@CherylAnnWebster

3 жыл бұрын

@@meMiner thank you for letting me know. Much appreciated. Love your videos :)

Where do you buy Dop wax from???

@meMiner

3 жыл бұрын

I got mine from a local rock shop

When you can make glue any color, why make it the color of snot? 🤷🏻‍♀️

@ccrosskarma44

3 жыл бұрын

If your snot is that color, might get that checked out

This may be a road i want to travel! I've tried garnets on a belt sander and my biggest bestest one got launched to.....just gone! I'd really like to get an ople and hand polish it. Have you crossed the ople road yet? There's a fella in Australia who sells lighting ridge pieces .....hmmm

@meMiner

3 жыл бұрын

I haven't tried opal. I would be very intimidated because I would hate to destroy something so valuable. Maybe someday. Actually, I want to collect some and then maybe I won't mind playing with it.

@ferdburphel2076

3 жыл бұрын

I feel the same way! You can do it! Check out Jacky Scott....he's a truck driver who dove into it and he's doing great! To me its like watching you read a rock and cut a perfect slab...its in you...trust your gut! Let me talk to the wife and what I can do for us....she owes me for loosing a bet over the bathroom....we heard the term "water closet" in a movie and she didn't believe me when I told her it was a bathroom.....I won $100 for gold or silver or now oples....I love Google! I'll check Black Ople Direct tonight for a bag of entry level pieces. If you happen to look around and find something good let me know and I'll buy them and we can split them up somehow. See how I just talked myself into it!! I think Ammolite is another good candidate....Canadian Ople!

@meMiner

3 жыл бұрын

@@ferdburphel2076 So nice of you. The place I know is in BC (3000 KM drive or fly). I think it would be a great drive with lots of stops next summer

@ferdburphel2076

3 жыл бұрын

@@meMiner no problem 👍. For some reason I thought you were western Canada....Cobalt is 8hrs from me lol. Hey neighbor!

@meMiner

3 жыл бұрын

@@ferdburphel2076 It usually takes me about 8 hours to drive there too, but I always stop to give Daisy a swim. Western Canada is a bit further (3000 km). ;-)

Awesome video sweet rocks they are going to be awesome looking thank u great to watch on these cold days we are getting

@meMiner

3 жыл бұрын

Multipurpose. Can wipe it on the underside of tables and freak people out. ;-)

@milesnn

3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣👍🏻

Wocks on a stick, with green sauce. Tried it once. Hard to chew.

@meMiner

3 жыл бұрын

And needs hot sauce

Lol safety first.. make sure you don't put live ammunition in hot wax..

Just watched again, God my life must be boring. lol. Kudos on the wax, just enough in the pot, Don't put much more than that in, the temperature looks perfect, no drips or mess. There may be times when you need much more wax for stronger support, just use a stick with wax on and dip it but don't stick it, dip again when it's set and dop your rock, shape the wax for more support and always taper away from the rock and in from the edge. Not good on that grinder, the water should be your next job.

@meMiner

3 жыл бұрын

I have the perfect timer for wax. I go drink a coffee. When done, the wax is ready.

@symonrocks9847

3 жыл бұрын

@@meMiner outstanding.

Sticks and stones...

@meMiner

3 жыл бұрын

LOL