I found agates on the Side of a Road..So I Cut Them!

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  • I found agates on the side of a road..So I cut them! These Lake Superior agates were a blast to find and cut! Lake Superior agates are the state gemstone of Minnesota and I found all of these amazing gems in Minnesota :)
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Komentáře • 177

  • @jmicaha2655
    @jmicaha2655 Před měsícem +42

    I was just door dashing and stumbled upon a gravel pit today. Found 4 nice chunky agates! I wish I had a bigger saw lmao, I think mines 5in and the agates are far larger than that diameter :')

    • @AgateDad
      @AgateDad  Před měsícem +7

      Nice finds!

    • @misstricksee
      @misstricksee Před měsícem +7

      I'd say that was a successful agate hounding day! That last cut one is a beauty. I love the little pocket with the orange spray around it, in the quarts!!

  • @Katrene.
    @Katrene. Před měsícem +14

    You know what...beauty is in the eye of the beholder...the one you called a 'stinker' at 8:43 is actually in my humble opinion a beautiful stone gradiating from deep amber red to terracotta to orange to the dotted yellow brown mix...it's BEAUTIFUL! Polished as an oval cabuchuon, it will be a fantastic stone in a pendant... You are too obsessed with little lines and bands LOL!

    • @AddictedToAgates
      @AddictedToAgates Před 23 dny

      You scored on the road side finds that day! Wow!!! And the size of your finds too. Just wow!!! 🤩

  • @gwendolenshepard9124
    @gwendolenshepard9124 Před měsícem +7

    Every time I watch, I think that slabs of some of these stones would make cool mosaics. I think some of the quartz heavy ones would make awesome abstract 'stained' glass window pieces.

  • @bjwalters8385
    @bjwalters8385 Před měsícem +13

    I think these videos where you cut some of your personal finds are some of my favorites.

  • @jazzychazzy007
    @jazzychazzy007 Před měsícem +8

    Always love your videos, not only the thrill of discovering what beauty lies within, but also your absolute pleasure in the process. We all enjoy!

  • @mlyon1476
    @mlyon1476 Před měsícem +4

    I come for the agates, I stay for the way you pronounce the word because it reminds me of my childhood. (Born in western NY and moved to AZ when I was 9.)

    • @maggiesfarm7970
      @maggiesfarm7970 Před měsícem +1

      Northern Illinois here. I'm in Idaho now. I love hearing him "aygate" too!

  • @erlersherdersher1518
    @erlersherdersher1518 Před měsícem +6

    I was just at stoney point and canal park yesterday rock picking-i found out that dog saliva works better than human spit (more glossy sheen)! Happy hunting!

  • @sandmaker
    @sandmaker Před měsícem +4

    Cut, cut, cut. Somedays peanuts somedays hulls. They are all more beautiful cut. Thanks for sharing.

  • @darleneyoung6436
    @darleneyoung6436 Před měsícem +2

    I really enjoy seeing the beauty inside the agates.

  • @user-om8xm2mc6e
    @user-om8xm2mc6e Před měsícem +8

    Thank you for sharing the beautiful finds. ❤❤❤

  • @mmgwife
    @mmgwife Před měsícem +3

    The one with the fracture that you shot down at 7:11 is just georgous! Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

  • @madelynl.5351
    @madelynl.5351 Před měsícem +7

    32 HOURS!!! Can’t wait!

  • @GailSchneider-lj6wn
    @GailSchneider-lj6wn Před měsícem +5

    I liked the fall colors in the one you said was nothing (agate wise). A polished slab might make a nice autumn necklace

  • @toddyoung1845
    @toddyoung1845 Před 16 dny +1

    I would love to watch a video of how these Agates are formed with your voice narrating and explaining it. Your joy for the beauty of a rock makes me a better person.

  • @thejaybeeshow1452
    @thejaybeeshow1452 Před 12 dny

    When you open them, they look like butterflies. So excited every time you cut one open beautiful just beautiful.

  • @lori6911
    @lori6911 Před 10 dny +1

    If you had made the cut closer to the window, would there have been more banding and less quartz? with how the window looks and how the quartz expanded where you cut, suggests what I'm thinking. Would you consider making a second cut closer to the window? this is where my curiosity takes me with this one. I love watching your channel.

  • @TheLoonlady
    @TheLoonlady Před měsícem +1

    SPECTACULAR ! What great finds.....I sure wish they used natural gravel around here but they use crushed concrete from road replacement .... WOW! so glad you found those beauties.

  • @jamieparsons6413
    @jamieparsons6413 Před měsícem +1

    I have watched almost all of your videos, and I can not believe how huge these are on the side of the road !! 😮

  • @leannaerickson9745
    @leannaerickson9745 Před měsícem +9

    Side of the road? Hmmm...🤔 No rubber boots, no runaway waves, no scoop... 👍😄 It's a winner. Thanks for sharing the fun.🤗

  • @pammccarthy7776
    @pammccarthy7776 Před měsícem +2

    Thank you for taking on this adventure! It was awesome!

  • @melodyfaith7712
    @melodyfaith7712 Před měsícem +6

    Thanks!

  • @helgavoorneveld1530
    @helgavoorneveld1530 Před měsícem +1

    This is my favourite format find and cut in 1 video!! I watch a lot of rockhounds who says that's a good cutter but often you never get to see the cuts and I'm always disappointed so thank you so much for satisfying my curiosity 🥰🤩😍

  • @mamm7223
    @mamm7223 Před měsícem +2

    I love the last one! It is absolutely gorgeous!

  • @Akangmukti
    @Akangmukti Před měsícem +1

    wow, I'm happy to see your video, natural stones are so beautiful, greetings, I'm also one of those who like natural stones, greetings, I'm from Indonesia

  • @gabcaves-ts7cy
    @gabcaves-ts7cy Před měsícem +2

    some really great finds! even the bandless ones are soooooooo pretty. 11/10 always immaculate vibes man ✌️

  • @charitys.3862
    @charitys.3862 Před měsícem +4

    I thought it was today, darn!!❤😅

  • @hangonzales6196
    @hangonzales6196 Před 29 dny

    I always go crazy watching you cur those rocks open. It's so exciting.... it's just like watching miracle is happening...who could have thought there's such beauty inside those rough and rugged things 😊

  • @ClassicRock76
    @ClassicRock76 Před měsícem +1

    I've been an agate hunter on and off for a very long time. You found more large Superior agates in one outing than I've found my whole life. I need to rub your horseshoe! Happy for you though.

  • @nancyhainline2517
    @nancyhainline2517 Před měsícem +2

    Well, you cured me of agate hunting with the snake photo.....erk.

  • @bernadettecrawford3656
    @bernadettecrawford3656 Před měsícem +1

    Hi love the agates im from uk living in perth. I love scotish agates too thanks for sharing

  • @lisaerickson6533
    @lisaerickson6533 Před měsícem +1

    Your videos are sheer joy, always uplifting. Thank you!

  • @ryantesch5345
    @ryantesch5345 Před 4 dny

    You’re awesome dude. I’m from St. Cloud and find tons of agates. But the size of the agates you continually pick blows my mind

  • @darlamccowan1856
    @darlamccowan1856 Před měsícem +3

    Good morning from hot and sunny central CA.

  • @galloping3265
    @galloping3265 Před měsícem +3

    I am waiting with the notify me setting! I love this channel.

  • @calebdillman8462
    @calebdillman8462 Před měsícem +1

    I'm an electrician at a new construction site and that's where I'm finding agates atm. I find some on Lake Michigan but not as nice so far as Lake Superior Agates

  • @StacyOlson-xp4bs
    @StacyOlson-xp4bs Před měsícem +1

    Thank you so much for sharing your videos! I really enjoy them!

  • @dawnwilkinson8717
    @dawnwilkinson8717 Před měsícem +1

    It sounded as if you were at the side of a busy road collecting those agates. Thank you for sharing some impressive rocks.

  • @Objective-Observer
    @Objective-Observer Před měsícem +1

    I would suggest you go ahead and slab the Meh stones, and turn them into Light Catchers. Such as covers for night lights, or fashion them so they hang in a window, so the light shines through them.
    I WOULDN'T polish these slabs, because the whole point is: the light shining through them.

  • @user-hz2xl4co9u
    @user-hz2xl4co9u Před měsícem +1

    You've got a great location. These are all a bit bigger than usual. 😃

  • @judyhobday4760
    @judyhobday4760 Před měsícem +1

    That was fun to watch. I find agates on the beach here in Oregon. I don't know how they get the colors and bands. Always a mystery.

  • @lisamills-wv6nc
    @lisamills-wv6nc Před měsícem +2

    All those were big! You really have a good eye finding agates! 😊

  • @kylegawron5358
    @kylegawron5358 Před měsícem +5

    snake was flattening out cause he was defensive cause they dont know if your going to kill them or not etc.

    • @SGT.BROKEN
      @SGT.BROKEN Před měsícem +1

      He was in defensive position because agate dad was going to take his special rocks😂

    • @kylegawron5358
      @kylegawron5358 Před měsícem

      @@SGT.BROKEN hahahaha wheezes 🤣

  • @karlahall9058
    @karlahall9058 Před měsícem +1

    My favorite was the first one. Call me boring, but I love the way the stone looks like it's melting over the quarts. And the other stones are still really pretty 😊

  • @pattijareo7423
    @pattijareo7423 Před měsícem +1

    What fun!! Love it! 😍

  • @simadey8092
    @simadey8092 Před měsícem +1

    Thank you 🙏🏻😊

  • @candykay2585
    @candykay2585 Před 10 dny

    Your videos are relaxing and exciting at the same time.

  • @paulabrandt3922
    @paulabrandt3922 Před měsícem +1

    Incredible finds. I even loved the ones w/o bands.

  • @vtx2023
    @vtx2023 Před měsícem +1

    loved the snek also

  • @Angela_Newburn
    @Angela_Newburn Před měsícem +1

    Awesome finds! Thanks for sharing! 😊

  • @amberandrews6842
    @amberandrews6842 Před měsícem +2

    Epic finds!!!

  • @JamesLovesRocks329
    @JamesLovesRocks329 Před měsícem +1

    I love the orange one with the banding

  • @hbjon
    @hbjon Před 21 dnem

    The fractured one had a nice sunset pattern. Top shelf!

  • @patriciamckean4186
    @patriciamckean4186 Před měsícem +1

    Waxy goodness! Gorgeous rocks....

  • @lindaglover3321
    @lindaglover3321 Před měsícem +1

    I knew there were some! And it was waiting for you

  • @sherrybriggs5459
    @sherrybriggs5459 Před měsícem +1

    Thank you for sharing ❤️

  • @OregonTrailLife
    @OregonTrailLife Před měsícem

    When I go to garage/estate sales I look at the peoples rocks. Have found some nice agates, thunder eggs. Petrified wood, obsidian. So much fun.

  • @GREEKEXPLORERS
    @GREEKEXPLORERS Před měsícem +1

    Amazing video!! Thanks for sharing!!

  • @Togoheyhatiro1337
    @Togoheyhatiro1337 Před měsícem +1

    I would live there on the side of the road! I would dig everything around! )))

  • @agentofashcroft
    @agentofashcroft Před měsícem +1

    If I found such a rich agate hunting spot I would never leave lol

  • @makkyd123
    @makkyd123 Před měsícem

    moss agates... I like them. I like to face polish stones like this - it keeps the weight and exposes the bands, as well as the natural character.

  • @savagesquirrel9828
    @savagesquirrel9828 Před měsícem +1

    Big agates! I hope you go back. Thank you.

  • @MrVonDutchman
    @MrVonDutchman Před 13 dny

    I love the fractured one, it gives the rock character :D

  • @tomanderson4131
    @tomanderson4131 Před měsícem +2

    I know what I want, and I want it now. Another agate dad vid, cause I'm mister rock vein.

  • @Mr.misdemeanor
    @Mr.misdemeanor Před měsícem

    I usually find gravel pits on the side of the road, gotta respect the first one out to the pit, The Stanky Stanky pittttt. Even if you don't have "permission" thanks for sharing!

  • @johnpearson935
    @johnpearson935 Před měsícem +1

    Hello from Clear Lake WI!

  • @SissyMchill1
    @SissyMchill1 Před měsícem

    I absolutely love your videos. Nice, nice finds.
    Extremely shocked at the amount of nasty negative comments.

  • @pamelanay2195
    @pamelanay2195 Před měsícem +1

    I love the one you call stinker

  • @kellyhollingsworth6100
    @kellyhollingsworth6100 Před měsícem

    I think with the ones you don't cut you should make a waterfall display, the constant water flow would show off them bands. Nice hunt, have a great weekend.

  • @chrissiejundt9867
    @chrissiejundt9867 Před měsícem +1

    Marvelous finds

  • @helgavoorneveld1530
    @helgavoorneveld1530 Před měsícem +1

    Some of those are so big!! Compared to the ones you usually find 😳😁🤤😍

    • @AgateDad
      @AgateDad  Před měsícem +1

      Yeah it would be nice to find bigger things more frequently

  • @janehelbert7551
    @janehelbert7551 Před měsícem +1

    These are amazing!

  • @kiram8027
    @kiram8027 Před měsícem +1

    Aw, poor noodle-neck in the beginning is just trying to bask in the sun! Don't hate on snakes 🥺

  • @jayburkhart1781
    @jayburkhart1781 Před 24 dny

    that second one, it looked like the water lines were painted on. they look to perfect

  • @SaltJamie
    @SaltJamie Před 23 dny

    I love the Quartz kitty cat shape in the first rock...

  • @nicolevancoevorden8723
    @nicolevancoevorden8723 Před měsícem +1

    Good for you

  • @simadey8092
    @simadey8092 Před měsícem +1

    Beautiful ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @raystevens687
    @raystevens687 Před 21 dnem

    Michigan Rock is going to be jealous for sure.

  • @dyannejohnson6184
    @dyannejohnson6184 Před měsícem

    In one place in western Canada I found about 3 tons of agot 1lb to 200 lb…..talk about sweeting back packing most of them the 200 pound one took me 15 hrs to clear a path and pull it along on a grain shovel…

  • @simadey8092
    @simadey8092 Před měsícem +3

    Waiting👍❤🌹

  • @Kotikylänkivet
    @Kotikylänkivet Před měsícem +1

    So cool rocks 👍

  • @raystevens687
    @raystevens687 Před 21 dnem

    That was cool 😎 I appreciate that.

  • @VooV830
    @VooV830 Před měsícem +1

    Awesomeness ☺️🫶

  • @cassandrapua5970
    @cassandrapua5970 Před měsícem +1

    Amazing agates ❤

  • @jasonsummit1885
    @jasonsummit1885 Před měsícem

    The stuff I find in landscaping rocks here in Washington state is usually orbicular jasper. Really well defined orbs and not to many cracks.

  • @tinaanderson7283
    @tinaanderson7283 Před měsícem +1

    At least the one has nice color variations.

  • @michelegraef9114
    @michelegraef9114 Před měsícem +1

    Wow you gotta good ones

  • @michellericard4850
    @michellericard4850 Před měsícem

    I have some 5+lbs Fernley Agates. I'd love to see what they'd look like cut in half

  • @mary-de5kw
    @mary-de5kw Před měsícem +1

    I don't know how you can cut some of them. I wouldn't be able to. 😊

  • @lindastephens619
    @lindastephens619 Před měsícem +1

    I love #6

  • @janehelbert7551
    @janehelbert7551 Před měsícem +1

    Best for last!

  • @kimfrommn7162
    @kimfrommn7162 Před 29 dny

    Awesome !!!!! 🤗❤️👍🙋🏻‍♀️

  • @activedogzz100
    @activedogzz100 Před měsícem +1

    No way!!! Wow

  • @grokeffer6226
    @grokeffer6226 Před 26 dny

    Nice!!!

  • @Mudguaard
    @Mudguaard Před měsícem +1

    I may have cut that one with the bands on the end again.

  • @E.o.t.4637
    @E.o.t.4637 Před měsícem +1

    Did you find those in a parking lot? Beautiful pieces for sure!

  • @wendylerue8217
    @wendylerue8217 Před měsícem

    Here in Nova S Ottawa w e have some of the best Agate beaches on the Bay of Fundy examples Scott's Bay

  • @2ampipeonthepatio
    @2ampipeonthepatio Před měsícem +1

    The one you said had nothing was beautiful!

  • @shawnajensen7595
    @shawnajensen7595 Před měsícem +1

    Taco Bell!! HAHAHA 😅😅

  • @kellyharper367
    @kellyharper367 Před měsícem +2

    Old Disabled House Bound Dusty Rusty Rockhound here: That looked like sooo much fun! 🥾🚶‍♂️🪨⚒️

  • @ckoch93
    @ckoch93 Před měsícem +1

    Best for last