Thanks for watching! What did you think of the finished stones? Don't forget to go check out the stuff Hi-Tech Diamond has to offer. I hope you have a great weekend!

3 жыл бұрын

Beautful video my friend

@AgateAngler

3 жыл бұрын

Thank You!

3 жыл бұрын

@@AgateAngler 💜

@nathanpolakoff4573

3 жыл бұрын

Just found your channel, glad that I did! I love seeing local talent in videos, Montana doesn't get represented as well as it should on KZread. Would love to potentially meet up with you one day, I love agate hunting along the Yellowstone and I recently got into sapphire hunting up in Red Lodge!

@lauratalmage1815

3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! And your finished pieces makes me so jealous. And..... I will be so happy to check Hi-Tech out. Really great collaboration! Great products! You are so fun with your Wife, Daughter, and, of course, Kip! Love it all. .

Hey, not to be a nosy know-it-all. But for nearly 25 yrs I was as a precision industrial optician. Here's a trick that lets you know if a piece is completely worked flat. Before grinding, use a waterproof marker or even a simple pencil to color in the surface you are working. Like a crosshatch pattern. Then when all the marker or pencil mark's are gone you are ready to move up to the polish step. Also, to keep your diamond tool flat and not eventually worn out in the middle, please move your piece back and forth. Even if you go barely off the edge of the tool it won't hurt. Also rotate your piece 1/4 turn every few strokes. It keeps everything flat, tool and piece. Do the same thing while polishing your flats. I just want to let you know how to use your diamond tools to their fullest extent. They are pretty pricey to replace. Love, LOVE your channel. All the best for you and your family for the season.

@AgateAngler

3 жыл бұрын

Laura, I am so happy to get such great advice from someone clearly much more experienced than myself. I will take all of this into practice. Thanks so much for watching!

@meMiner

3 жыл бұрын

Great advice.

@ChristanWatson

2 жыл бұрын

Hey I just got mine last week!! How long do I need to stay on each grit?? I have 100 - 14000 and I still have scratches in my pieces. Also what’s a good water flow?? Drip every half second? More the better? I need a bit of advice

@savannah505

2 жыл бұрын

@@ChristanWatson If you still have scratches it means you didn't work a past grit pad in your series long enough.

@senengwatu4178

2 жыл бұрын

Hey that's a good idea!! Thank you

Congratulations Alex on securing a sponsor for your channel! That is awesome that they hooked you up with a polisher! You definitely looked like you were enjoying yourself. That's definitely the most vocal Kip's been since I started watching your channel. Thank you for sharing this with us

@AgateAngler

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Kip is a VERY vocal dog, it just usually doesn't come out in the videos that I make. Have a great week.

Congrats on the hook up with the Hi-Tech Diamond as well!!

You should look into this polish compound called fabuluster. I finish all of my cabs with it. You just need a bench grinder that they sell at hardware stores and places like that. Then put two felt pads on it instead of grinding wheels. One is an application pad that you apply the compound to, and the other is the polish pad that will polish all of the compound back off of it. When you are finished it will have a mirror polish on it. Good luck!

@drewwood6790

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds awesome and cheap comparatively. Thanks for sharing.

I don't have a tumbler or any other kind of special equipment since I can't really afford it, but I've just started polishing my own rocks with sand paper and aluminum oxide polish, which of course requires a lot more elbow grease haha. But I like having more control over the shape of the finished product Congrats on the sponsorship though!

@BreakOutOfTheAlgorithm

3 жыл бұрын

Sending positive and abundant vibes your way. Hopefully the universe will throw you a nice piece of equipment to work with. ✨😉☮️

Congratulations on the sponsorship, evrry little bit helps. I know several guys here in Missoula that have the same machine and love them. I was fortunate enough a few years ago and fell into a sweet deal on a Genie and life hasn't been the same since. If I can add my 2 cents worth, maybe use just a tad more water, water on diamond laps is your friend. I'm kind of partial towards yout bear canyon piece.

You standing there with the safety glasses and saying you need to watch the Mandelorian was priceless

I love that Kip wants to say "hello" to us!

Just ordered the flat lap 8" from Hi Tech with some extra grit pads, can't wait to get my polishing going on, great pieces and nice work Alex 🍻

@AgateAngler

3 жыл бұрын

I think you will definitely enjoy it! I've had a lot of fun working on mine so far. Thanks for watching mate!

I was a metallurgist and spent a world planar polishing, watch out for cross contamination of the bigger grits getting into voids, it then becomes noticeable after many polishes when your wheels and polishing pads are wrecked.

I've recently gotten into rockhounding since moving to N.W. North Dakota. Been finding some interesting pieces along the Missouri River..

@AgateAngler

3 жыл бұрын

What sort of stuff are you finding? Thanks for watching Michael!

@Runawaysoul

3 жыл бұрын

@@AgateAngler I live in Minnesota on the Mississippi river and lake superior agates are everywhere over here!

@michaelbridges8776

3 жыл бұрын

@@AgateAngler Mostly agates, several with nice moss patterns in them. Some nice pieces of petrified wood as well. I have a mid-range quality tumbler and was very pleased with my first attempt at tumbling and polishing my first batch of agates. I'm still very new at it so I'm gradually learning what to look for.

Awesome video Alex and congrats on the Hi-Tech partnership! I bet if you got a coarser grit disc and a 3000 grit disc and included them in your stage run the polish would get even better. Mandalorian season 2 is amazing so far!

@AgateAngler

3 жыл бұрын

I think that is exactly what I am going to do. I might even do it right now. And yes, the last couple episodes have really been quite the change of pace in a fantastic way. Do you watch with your boys?

@RockhoundingLife

3 жыл бұрын

@@AgateAngler Oh man, everything Star Wars is huge in our house! All three boys are Star Wars nuts. Even my teenage daughter tolerates it!

Those waterlines are amazing! Love the blues in them. Congratulations on your new lapidary equipment. :)

Cool new toy from Hi-Tech! You got some cool polished stones there! That waterline agate is gorgeous!!!

Congrats on the sponsor! Now I need to keep reminding myself to not spend my stipend on tools. Those agates look amazing!

@AgateAngler

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, don't go breaking the bank now! Thanks for watching Andrew!

A flat lap is next on my list of equipment to purchase. Just have to save up for it. I love the rocks you find so much. Between you and a couple others from out there that I watch and love I now know I must make a trip out there. I so want some of those beautiful rocks. But I want to find them myself. To me thats the best part, the hunt. Thank you for teaching me so much about my new hobby.

@BreakOutOfTheAlgorithm

3 жыл бұрын

You probably already know about these two channels, but my two favorites are Rookie Rockhounding and Agate Dad. Just discovered this channel a few days ago and it is climbing up on the charts. ☮️😁

@donnalantz7981

3 жыл бұрын

Yes I do and I love both of those. I also watch Katydid, Michigan rocks, Theo Kellson and a few others I just can't remember all the names. All great channels to watch and learn from. But thanks for the advice.

@BreakOutOfTheAlgorithm

3 жыл бұрын

@@donnalantz7981Thanks for the reply.🙏🏼 Wild Kyle and Paleo Chris. They have a lot of fossils and agatized Coral. I'll check out Katydid and the others you mentioned. I love the family #thefinders 🙏🏼💓 The one that started it all of course is, The crystal collector. I love watching him and his dog matrix. I would have to say that he definitely gets to go to the best locations in North America 🇺🇸😁

@donnalantz7981

3 жыл бұрын

@@BreakOutOfTheAlgorithm , I started with Michigan Rocks, he is awesome. Better yet very local for me. I also watch the finders and several others that are on there. What state are you in? I am in Michigan.

@donnalantz7981

3 жыл бұрын

@@BreakOutOfTheAlgorithm , I spelled the name wrong, its Theo Kellison, he's awesome. And I also watch Agate Angler. Starting to check out a few others but some I am on the fence about. Not sure I like them yet.

Hi Alex great video! Special shout out to Kip! the stones turned out so beautiful!

@AgateAngler

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lisa! Kip definitely made himself present in this video. Have a great Sunday!

@jodysen6395

3 жыл бұрын

I love Kip!!!

Now im over here unsuccessfully telling myself I don't need lapidary equipment...😳

@AgateAngler

3 жыл бұрын

It's tough isn't it?!

@kerinholmstrom250

3 жыл бұрын

@@AgateAngler I'm almost 65, legs don't work, & I have cataracts, so the eye sight is poor....can't indulge my ex hobby any more! 😠 I fluctuate between I want one, can't use one, or don't need one....but at least I can visually rockhound. This made me laugh cause boy do I no that feeling! 😢😂😁🇨🇦

I have that same tile saw. It’s amazing how many problems having such a small blade gives you down the line in the process. It was such a great alternative to an expensive saw, but you just have to take way more care and have to really work to make cuts straight and clean.

@AgateAngler

9 ай бұрын

Agree 100% on the tile saw. IT is fun to be able to cut your rocks, but it adds a TON of work to clean up the gashes and uneven cuts.

Nice work on these! Your new machine really works well! Congrats on the sponsor!

Heck yeah! Congratulations on the high-tech sponsorship. You totally deserve it. I love your adventures and you just have an overall great excitement yet very humble. Thanks for taking us along on your hunting or should I say angling. I haven't even watched the video but I'm so excited for your new high-tech lapidary equipment I had to make a comment.😉 🙏🏼☮️✨🤳

I love these before and after videos!!!

Very amazing finds madeore amazing from your patience and drive to produce very gorgeous polished rocks!Thanks dor the inspiration...

I love that waterline agate!!! The colors are amazing!!! Thank you for showing us how to do that!!!

@AgateAngler

3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

Sweet!! Got to love company’s when they can help you make money. Awesome agate. Great video.

@AgateAngler

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching. Yes, Hi-Tech seems like a really generous company, and I am super appreciative of what they are doing for the channel. It is a big step to be sure!

Yes for sure, cutting is so much fun! Once I cut my first, I had to cut more. It's addicting for sure. Love the new hi-tech diamond polisher, so cool. That works amazing! Thanks for sharing your steps and process! Holy crap they turn out gorgeous!

Wow wow wow!! This really is a great leap for your lapidary efforts! Can't wait to see MORE of the fabulous finds sliced up & flat lapped! Whenever you pick up those beauties, I'm immediately wanting to see INSIDE of them! I know, brave talk from the Vicarious Rock Enthusiasts out here!! But you KNOW what I mean, I'm sure!!! Thanks so much for taking us along with you in enjoying the Riches of the Yellowstone River!!

@AgateAngler

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Sally! Thanks so much for the comment and for watching! I am glad you enjoyed. I've been meaning to do more cutting and polishing type videos, hopefully that will be the case more over the winter when it gets harder to get out on the river. Cheers!

Omg! Excited for this video, gonna be so neat to watch you polish!

@susiecraddock3147

3 жыл бұрын

That was really neat to watch!! My favorite was the bear canyon agate! I love that its imperfect! Makes it more beautiful to me!! Nice pick on the rocks wifey!! ❤❤❤

@AgateAngler

3 жыл бұрын

Yay, thank you!

I just ordered the hi tech 8" flat lap yesterday. Now to work on my patience until it gets here! I also sprung for the 100# electroplated and the 3,000 diamond disk, as well as the acrylic backing plate and foam disk (which I'll be using as a template to make my own in the future. 🤫). Great work!!!

Amazing video!! Love it!

You made a great choice getting involved with Hi-Tech. Made in America! I have their 10" lapidary saw and love it. I want to get next the flat laps you used in this video. Rocks and geodes cut in half are what I want to use it for. Many rocks I cut in slices or slabs and tumble them. Larger ones I use Lortone's 6lb or 12lb barrels.

@AgateAngler

3 жыл бұрын

I completely agree Paul!

Wow Congrats with the Sponsorship!

Thanks for your helpful video. Wishing you all the best!

Beautiful stones. Especially the red. And I just love your videos

@AgateAngler

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much for watching!

So much fun! Go hi-tech! Please remember that dust is super dangerous when dry, so make sure to have a rinse bucket and washcloth to wipe everything and the rocks down before drying. Keep hounding

@Zero-cw4qj

2 жыл бұрын

When using my saw I often have some water with rock dust in it drip onto my garage floor. Should I be wiping that up? And should I be wiping it off the saw blade as well? I dry the saw blade but sometimes it still has dust on it.

Absolutely agree with Rockhounding Life. Courser Grit (45?) and 3000 would make you a happier camper.. 3000 shines faster than buffer pad.. And using a marker to Show you where your imperfections are works..

Carbonated water or hydrogen peroxide are great for cleaning geodes and crystal clusters.

@Zero-cw4qj

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for thus

Every Friday have to watch the "Mandlorian" ...excellent series❤️! Love your videos! 😁🇨🇦😁

@AgateAngler

3 жыл бұрын

I completely agree!

Seus videos são agradáveis e lindos e o dog perfeito. E as pedras lindas. .

But, WOW! Great pieces!

Excellent work and I've been looking for a machine like this for a while - one is now on its way to me in new Zealand and thanks for the extra discount. As an aside I would always recommend using a decent mask while polishing or cutting stones to avoid silicosis.

Wow holy crap they look crazy pretty !✨✨

@AgateAngler

3 жыл бұрын

Thank You!

Thank you 😊 always learning

Mr Verbal, Kip! He's giving you lessons for when your children come around asking for dad! Actually, I like the imperfect agate best! It has so much character with its banding on the outside and crystals on the inside. Wow, you got a really nice piece of equipment. Congratulations!

@AgateAngler

3 жыл бұрын

He has always been a super verbal doggie, but it normally doesn't come across in my videos. I think he was feeling a little pent up at home. Thanks for watching Gwynn, hope you are well.

Congratulations on the sponsor! That’s awesome!

@AgateAngler

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Definitely a big step for the channel! Hopefully there will be more in the future!

That second agate you cut kinda looks like my home state Iowa 🤩🖤

Glad I found your channel.

Awww man, that’s exactly the machine I’m saving up for. So jealous! 😁👍🏻

@AgateAngler

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely worth saving up for. Hopefully my little demonstration and review will help you make an informed purchase.

I think they all came out beautifully! Going to check out that website 😀!

@AgateAngler

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching Donna!

I appreciated it when you showed the outside of the waterline agate along with the cut side. How often do you find a rock knowing what it looks like on the outside, but never get to see how it appears inside?

Right on, glad they hooked you up Alex, sweet lil' machine. They all polished up nice, kinda partial to that waterline...purdy as. Lookin' forward to seein' more. Although it seems Kip way be in need of a sponsor as well haha. Enjoyed the vid. 👏

@AgateAngler

3 жыл бұрын

There will definitely be more coming in the next few months. Haha! I am sure Kip would love a sponsor, some sort of dog toy company or something....

Wow great rocks, but really your Yellow stone river agates are absolutely amazing 🤩

@AgateAngler

3 жыл бұрын

They Sure are! Thanks for watching Annette!

Nice results with your tile saw. I just bought one today because I virtually destroyed my CabKing trim saw with huge agates from the ocean at Bandon, Oregon.

@AgateAngler

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah it gets the job done, but isn't always ideal. I'm hoping to upgrade some day soon.

Thank you for the videos! Just kind of getting started rock hounding. I’m in northern Alberta. Winter is here so will be a while before I can get out.

@AgateAngler

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure Doug, glad you enjoy them!

A year from now,you will be a pro !

I love the dry head agate ,a smaller size would be great for earrings !

Mandalorian was awesome BTW

Hola Alex!!! Muy bonitas agatas!!! Excelente Vídeo!!! Saludos desde Valencia España!!!

@AgateAngler

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Maria!

The dog 💕 💕💕💕

Alex, my boy, you need access to a real saw and real equipment to achieve the best results if you are at all serious about this hobby. I have to believe there is a gem and mineral club in your area with with a workshop available to members. You should check it out. Love your videos and enthusiasm. K eep on keepin' on!

Now it going to get interesting,!

@AgateAngler

3 жыл бұрын

How so?

That's actually organized ;)

Awesome

Great job, just rember to turn your stones as you grind,cut or polish.

@AgateAngler

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip Greg!

What a great video. That sure is a wonderful piece of equipment. Just an observation, but I thought the piece of petrified wood looks like a photo of a stalactite hanging in a dark cave.

@AgateAngler

3 жыл бұрын

Interesting Observation Mark! I have it in front of me right now actually and I can totally see what you mean!

I' m mdm Siti frm Sarawak Malaysia..I love wacthing ur video..i got alot of nice agate..i found..but i don have machine 4 cutting n polishing...

I think kip wants to go for a hunt, lol. He sure is telling you something. That equipment is great. Good polishing. I sure need something to cut and polish. I just use sandpaper, and dremel tools.

What do you do with your finds, especially the montana agate?

I just got the other version that isn't tipped. It works be really well too but I did get the 220 grit piece also

@AgateAngler

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I think it is probably worth buying a lower starting grit, especially if you are working with harder rocks. Thanks for watching and commenting Darla!

I was thinking of buying the 6in Version because I want to cab garnets I found at ruby reservoir

I like the finished stone! Had a question, have you ever used your tile saw to cut slabs! I have the same saw and am trying to figure out how to do it.

Lol at the parents that use diaper boxes for storage.... It's me... I'm parent 🤣🥴🤪💓

Be sure to open this link to learn the quality of the stones. kzread.info/dash/bejne/fIaGyJaHoq-sps4.html

It doesn't have a water pump it's only a gravity-fed water system with a cheap rubber hose going to that flex line

@HiTechDiamond

3 жыл бұрын

The Slant Cabber doesn't come with a water pump but there is one available to maximize your water supply. Check out our Pro-Flow system here: hitechdiamond.com/collections/lap-machines/products/pro-flow-water-cooling-system-for-slant-cabber

The hardest part in cutting whole stones is figuring out which direction to cut it to get the best side I still mess up from time to time lol congratulations on your sponsor that’s a pretty pricey machine but once you get your online store set up (hint hint your subs will love purchasing some of the rocks you find that they can’t get in their areas) you could do more of the hobby you love and less real job work😳😀 great video enjoyed it thanks for sharing see you on the next one👍🏻👊🏻

@AgateAngler

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. I'm glad you enjoyed the video. I'm definitely considering the online store thing, just trying to figure out if I have the time.... It will definitely be announced on the channel if and when that day comes.

@48thstateprospecting

3 жыл бұрын

@@AgateAngler 👍🏻 maybe your wife would have time to run the store if she has free time... and it would take a lot of time shipping all those packages lol

I been checking this machine out for awhile now,I want to cut a shell, the Quahog or wampum shell and space is at a minimum. If it cuts agates,no problem to cut and shape my shells.

I'm a week late lol. I am saving up for this machine so it was super cool to watch this video.

@AgateAngler

3 жыл бұрын

No such thing as late! It is a solid machine from what I can tell thus far, so I'm sure you'll enjoy it.

@pockets-full-of-stones

3 жыл бұрын

@@AgateAngler I'm debating on whether or not I should go with the 6 inch because most of my projects are small scale but then if I decide I want to work on bigger pieces I might regret it.

@AgateAngler

3 жыл бұрын

@@pockets-full-of-stones I don't know the price difference off the top of my head, but if there is any chance in the near future of working with bigger material then I'd personally err on the side of caution and go bigger, but that is just me. These machines are not cheap.

Can you use Cerium Oxide on the felt pad instead of the diamond paste? Or is this machine designed to be used specifically with paste only?

What made you decide on the slant vs flat?

I am swooning over the 8” flat lap. My angle grinder set-up just kills my arthritic hands, and tumbling doesn’t give me the contrast I want between raw rock and polished cut. Hoping Santa is paying attention.

@AgateAngler

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, the angle grinder setup is hard in many ways. All this darn lapidary stuff is just so expensive, right? Well I hope Santa is listening and hooks you up! Cheers!

Wow 👍👍👍👍👍

@AgateAngler

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

How much time would you say you spent on each stage?

i would love to have that waterline agate in my collection

@AgateAngler

3 жыл бұрын

It is definitely one of my recent favorites!

@TwiztidTrinityRaven69

3 жыл бұрын

@@AgateAngler wish i could find even half of what u n theo find but where i live there inst much area to hunt and i dont drive plus im kinda disabled

So is this a cabber or just a polisher? Can you actually make cabs on this?

Alex - great to see you getting some Relevant product sponsors. Keep up the great videos. The waterline with the grays and blues looks great polished

@AgateAngler

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It is a big step for the channel to be sure! Thanks for watching!

My dogs are answering your dog ,lol !

So I've recently started collecting agates and would like to start cutting/polishing them and have an opportunity to purchase a used DP Genie cabbing machine (at a very affordable price). Question, should I use the money instead to purchase a 6 or 8" flat lap? Or will I be able to polish flat faces just as easily with the cabbing machine? I'm torn, because I know that I can polish rounded/curved rocks much more efficiently on the cabbing machine. Thanks and thanks for sharing your rockhounding/lapidary videos.

@AgateAngler

Ай бұрын

I think both would hypothetically work, the cabbing machine would be more versatile likely

Good tools - aren't they great when you find good ones! OR - have them gifted to you! Nice.. PS - Great stones!

@AgateAngler

3 жыл бұрын

You got that right!

I'm wondering if the sanding machine can be used to polish epoxy resin pieces. Love your videos, learning a alot about rocks, even though I live in a city!

@AgateAngler

3 жыл бұрын

It is a good question. My gut feeling is that it would polish, but you might have to do a little research.

@julianmarsh7993

3 жыл бұрын

How big are the epoxy resin pieces?

@glutenfreeappletree

3 жыл бұрын

@@julianmarsh7993 small pyramids 3 inches, jewelry pendants, etc.

@julianmarsh7993

3 жыл бұрын

@@glutenfreeappletree Flat or curved.

@julianmarsh7993

3 жыл бұрын

@@glutenfreeappletree You need rock tumblers filled with mini tennis or foam, felt balls, start with 15 micron calcined alumina, then, 9, 3 then finish with colloidal silica. Don't let CS dry out and clean the finished product immediately in hot soapy water as its a bugger for staining. It won't take much tumbling at all with soft materials.

Mix diamond paste with eithe water, or alcohol if its water based, petroleum distilate for oil based, spray it onto the lap not dot it, yes they all need lubricants which are applicable to the above. then glassy based products are finished in Cerium oxide, hard not silica ones in collodial silica.

Hey Alex, that waterline Agate is amazing. Nice finish for a newbie to the craft. I'm curious, how much time, in total, would you say you spent on finishing the items you showed in this video? PS: I think you're going to have to find a way to incorporate Kip into future polishing; I think he's feeling left out!

@AgateAngler

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Grant, good question. Between cutting and polishing, I'm guessing somewhere in the hour and a half to two hour mark, but I could be off by a bit since it was so broken up. And yes, Kip clearly felt left out during this video's production. Take care!

Will this machine work to make Cabachon with? I have lots of agates that I want to face polish. But I have a few slabs that I want to cut and Cab. Is this machine versatile to both applications?

@AgateAngler

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, this is a very versatile machine. You can polish larger faces and use it for cabs.

What is the plus side to having a slant machine verses a flat one? I am very new to all of this. Any advise or help you could give me would be appreciated.

@AgateAngler

Жыл бұрын

Hi KT, Good question. For basic polishing the main difference is the position that your hand rests at when the rock is on the polishing surface. Otherwise they are essentially the same machine. I have never used the flat lap, but I think the slant cabber is better for use in a seated position.

Hi, how are you Sao Linbas stones I like to watch your videos but I understand only a little English kkkk your dog likes to participate in your videos hugs 👍👊💪

You are going to have fun with your new toy. I have a small flat lap that I am still learning. I found that it took forever to remove wheel marks from a bad cut on agate using 180 grit. Agate is "hard as rock". I have since bought 60 and 90 grit to see if that will be more effective. Nice job on your rocks.

Can you do a dome with this equipment or is it only for polishing flat surfaces? Thank you!

@AgateAngler

2 жыл бұрын

Hi, yes you definitely can with practice. Probably not as easily as a cabbing machine, but those are quite a bit more expensive.

@alchemister77

2 жыл бұрын

@@AgateAngler Thanks man.. I am debating which one to buy. Anyway, I live in CO. The areas you rockhunt arearound Billings MT? along Y.stone river? Pretty finds!

@AgateAngler

2 жыл бұрын

@@alchemister77 They are great products. I recommend picking up the 80# grit lap in addition so you can shape harder material like agate and jasper. Consider using my affiliate link if you go through Hi-tech diamond. It really helps the channel out. Thanks for watching.

That’s great congratulations! I want one! Do you recommend someone who can cab my rocks for me? I am investing in other jewelry-making tools before I decide to get one of these bad boys.

@AgateAngler

3 жыл бұрын

Good question, I'd look around and see if there are any rock shops or gem and mineral clubs in your area to see if someone there might be willing to work on your rocks for you.

@agatehunter

3 жыл бұрын

It's nice that you managed to get a sponsor, every little bit helps. If I may add my two cents worth, I would use just a tad more water on the diamond laps, remember water is your friend. The bear canyon piece would get my vote

@elliana1092

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, that’s a good idea. I’m in Billings also so I thought maybe you would know if someone. I’ll look into the rocks and minerals club. :)

@AgateAngler

3 жыл бұрын

@@elliana1092 Oh, I didn't realize that you are in Billings. All the same, I don't really know of any people that specifically make Cabs using other people's rocks. You might check out stones and bones, the rock shop here in town. Hopefully that helps!

The slant cabber is so cool; I’m going to check it out. I love Kip’s little visits, he had a lot to say lol. Great video!!

@AgateAngler

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I highly recommend it if you are looking to step up your polishing equipment!

Can you talk about the machine you are using? Where do I look to find this type of polisher?

@AgateAngler

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Doug, you can follow the link in the description to find the same polisher.