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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 Marvin walker on April 1, 2016 at 11:24am: I'm working on another CB banjo. Again, the neck wood came from a discarded recliner chair arm.

Comment by Marvin walker on April 1, 2016 at 11:17am: I have built 7 CB banjos. All of the necks were made from wood from discarded furniture...

Comment by Paul Craig on March 31, 2016 at 8:31pm: I wouldn't want you to get an infection either, so I'll just keep them here. LOL

Comment by Paul Craig on March 31, 2016 at 8:38am: I got 20 Cedar fence planks on the curb side yesterday. All in good shape, 5 of them were new. 5/8ths" x 5 1/2" x 60"

Could be used to make a nice "Rustic Guitar/CBG" body or 2.

Comment by Mick Erglis on February 27, 2016 at 3:34am: Unlimited miles.... or until the 9V runs out.

Comment by Mick Erglis on February 27, 2016 at 12:13am: A sneak peak at my Air intake amp.

Comment by Paul Craig on January 31, 2016 at 12:39pm: Someone down the street threw out a pair of folding doors. What caught my eye were the brass door handles. I think they will make excellent stop tail pieces.

Comment by Paul Craig on January 18, 2016 at 7:48am: Well my mailbox is on it's last leg as well. I could make a CBG mailbox. That would be cool.

Then again the mail deliverer and half the neighborhood kids would be playing my mailbox all day. Haha

Comment by Thomas "Duck" Petry on January 18, 2016 at 3:38am: A mailbox resonator should sound pretty good. Three string fretless?

Comment by Paul Craig on January 17, 2016 at 9:25pm: Got a good bit of wood Saturday. 4 - 4"x4"x4', a few 1"x6"x8' and a few 2"x4"x8' boards.

Need to make a mailbox post for me and one for the in-laws. So that will cover those with some to spare.