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Scavengers unite! We want to know what unusual trash you've used to build instruments. Post your trash-to-treasure creations. Follow up on Dumpster Diver contests.

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saved from landfill

Started by Bluesheart. Last reply by Ron Lutz Mar 14, 2017. 10 Replies 0 Likes

I'm suprized at the lack of activity in here. I thought this would be one of the busiest groups. So anyway, my latest build is from wood saved from the trash trucks grip. Over 100 yr old black…Continue

Plumbing Parts

Started by David E Bowen. Last reply by Wayfinder Oct 21, 2015. 3 Replies 0 Likes

I seriously thought that this would be a more active group. After all there is so much "treasure" thrown out everyday! Anyway I recently found boxes of old brass plumbing fixtures in a storage unit I…Continue

Mini washboard pick guard?

Started by Bear Peterson. Last reply by Wayfinder Oct 21, 2015. 2 Replies 0 Likes

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dog walk treasure hunts

Started by Bluesheart. Last reply by Dianne Woods Dec 7, 2010. 4 Replies 0 Likes

I find some of the best stuff while out walking the dogs. Here are pics from this morning. 10 heart shaped ring drawer pulls. Nice and strong. Antique looking hammered finish. You'll be seeing these…Continue

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Comment by Jerryrig240 on January 5, 2010 at 2:20pm: Hey everyone.....glad to be a part of the union.

Comment by Paul H (PRH) on January 5, 2010 at 10:25am: Oh GREAT!, now there'll be a run on cow knobs and door femurs .

Comment by Paul H (PRH) on January 5, 2010 at 4:30am: Shane's workshop (mess) looks like mine. Stuff, stuff, my kingdom for more stuff. As long as the rules of engagement permit thrift store finds and such I'm in.
This will be a blast.
PRH

Comment by HOGS GRUNT on January 4, 2010 at 11:35pm: I got junk!
Don't know what I can build from it yet.
Guy next door just got a skip in for rubbish so you never know!
Hogs.

Comment by Delvero on January 4, 2010 at 9:03am: Can we use glue in this build?

Comment by Crow on January 4, 2010 at 3:26am: almost all of my builds start near a trash can. this place feels like home!

let's look at that old rubbish heap in my garage:
-a basket full of old screws
-a small bucket of geared tuners i've been scavenging for four years
-shoebox full of used guitar strings
-several old chairs
-couple of battered cookie tins and old cigar boxes
-a couple of canoe paddles

Comment by c# merle on January 4, 2010 at 2:21am: there's nothing better than a handmade cbg...unless it's a handmade from trash cbg!
let's get real primal!

Comment by acidbelly on January 3, 2010 at 10:38pm: will see wot i can find,mind if i get throw in "sing sing" can you send me a cake with a cigarbox geetar in....bins are overflowing here,first bita snow the whole uk stops...

Comment by Weemac on January 3, 2010 at 10:37pm: Bottle tops, salad bowl, hinges, cutlery, beads, toolbox, brake cable, tabletop. Scavengers rule!