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Cyrond t1_iu6g29p wrote

That's not a rock. That's a graveyard.

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surfing813 OP t1_iu6npzs wrote

I’ve heard them called “death plates” as well. I like that. Fascinating stuff!!

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NihiliSloth t1_iu6cemf wrote

Neat fossils! So much is packed in there!

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breadbelly t1_iu6hqfh wrote

...not mildly interesting, dead exciting or at least wildly fascinating.

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AppearanceElegant214 t1_iu6kajf wrote

Wow. Show us more! Or do you have a page? If that's allowed.

Also, how do you cut rocks????

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surfing813 OP t1_iu6nkx4 wrote

my shop!

Check out lapidary saws. Mostly done with diamond blades and grinding wheels. One can also use a wet style tile saw for the smaller rocks. I just found this hobby, but I freaking love it! So much to learn on this globe!

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Ok-Yoghurt-9976 t1_iu77p7v wrote

Am I the only one disappointed that it was a link to their etsy store and not a photo of their lapidary workspace?

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surfing813 OP t1_iu78pfv wrote

I can relate to that. I’ve got a few homemade half laps and a diy 14” saw. I’ve a few in the works that I’m hoping will be worth a share. Safe travels!

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Ok-Yoghurt-9976 t1_iu791xc wrote

I'd love to see the saw. Especially if you rigged it together. I used to run upwards of 60" blades on bridge saws

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surfing813 OP t1_iu8yvgm wrote

Wow!! That’s dreamy. I’ll snap a pic when I get back home. All day crew regatta for my 16 year old son today.

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Scrimroar t1_iuash8a wrote

would these be good as bookends or are they on the lighter side and better as decor?

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surfing813 OP t1_iub1mlf wrote

I have several that are 1.5lbs each side. I would be happy to make a set at a larger size for you though! Thank you for the interest!

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blackcat016 t1_iu6qi97 wrote

"It belongs in a museum!"

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somethink_different t1_iu72sk7 wrote

Oh hey, you're not too far from me! If you ever want company on a rock finding and/or cutting adventure, I would seriously LOVE to tag along and learn about stuff and help carry your bucket o' rocks or whatever.

I've been interested in a vague way for years, but define I don't really have time to join the fossil group in Tampa I'm sort of lost.

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Givemebj t1_iu73dsv wrote

Cthulhu is definitely from FL

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TopHatGorilla t1_iu6gxx9 wrote

If you went to Georgia, would you not cut rocks in half?

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surfing813 OP t1_iu6ntqv wrote

Without a doubt!! I just stumbled into this hobby, but I freaking love it. I suspect one could find cool rocks anywhere in the world. Safe travels!

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ramriot t1_iu7asez wrote

Look out Dwayne, they be gunning for ya!

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UniversalHypnosis t1_iu82eyw wrote

Very interesting! Took me right back to my childhood, I remember when my grandfather would do the same and teach me about the different fossils inside. Thanks!

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Mercury5979 t1_iu6d0jj wrote

That tells quite a story there.

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Itstotallysafe t1_iu6x7zj wrote

That's awesome. How do know the rocks will be interesting? Do you cut 100s of rocks to find one good one?

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surfing813 OP t1_iu70nm4 wrote

Great question! I would say at the beginning one out of 10 was pretty cool, that was three months or so ago. With just a few months experience, I would say one out of three is good! I do a ton of research about geology and our area, I’m sure that helps also. Safe travels!

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gwaydms t1_iu7876i wrote

Guess what the Florida Arch is made of. :)

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WhiskyEye t1_iu7c17t wrote

I want a death plate!!!!!!

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ignorant__slut t1_iu7dgjv wrote

WHY HAS NOBODY ASKED WHAT THEY ARE YET?

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Stonedandpwned t1_iu7hebz wrote

I saw how you fit it in half and all it reminds me of is that cyanide and happiness skit of the dude who cuts prices in half.

Amazingly cool rock my dude

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zubbs99 t1_iu7iadr wrote

Blue cheese?

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ovataXO t1_iu7wd7k wrote

This looks like macabre paisley

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spookytit t1_iu82wgt wrote

absolutely beautiful! I imagine it could be nice to make a stamp out of it (only with washable paint of course)

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revtim t1_iu97wg5 wrote

Very cool! Where in Florida do you find them? I live in Boca Raton.

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surfing813 OP t1_iu9v2mr wrote

I’m in st Pete! Venice is very well known for sharks teeth, including megalodons! That’s not too far from ya. I’m honestly shocked at how many cool rocks there are in all of Florida. Safe travels!

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NoiawaaKamata t1_iu9s42s wrote

Florida man stole rock from museum and cut it in half

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