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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 Paul Craig on May 7, 2016 at 7:45pm: That is cool.

Comment by darryl kernaghan on May 7, 2016 at 7:15pm: one from a couple of years back,found an old cordless vacuum in a dumpster

Comment by Paul Craig on May 7, 2016 at 6:40pm: You have caught the bug. Bwahahahahaha

Comment by Fomhorach on May 7, 2016 at 11:30am: I almost got an antique oak wardrobe thing from my flatmate to take to my new flat, until she realised I would strip it down for guitar necks.

I suppose she's right but man, it would make some great guitars.

Comment by Paul Craig on May 7, 2016 at 11:05am: Got a natural finish pine bunk bed frame today. My mom in law gave me some cookie tins.

Comment by Paul Craig on April 16, 2016 at 9:02pm: Good Job Marvin and excellent inlay work.

Wayfinder - Shifero is a standing piece of furniture for hanging clothes - a exposed closet if you will. Not sure I spelled it right or not. A lot of people buy them from antique stores and convert them to entertainment centers.

Comment by Marvin walker on April 16, 2016 at 11:52am: I've been busy the last few nights and most of today....

I built a CB amp by using the guts from a small guitar amp. I installed it in the CB and wired it so it will run from batteries, or from an AC adaptor. The handle is a cabinet/drawer pull, the grill a fan guard. I now have the neck, the sound holes, the tuners, and the tailpiece installed on the banjo. I installed some speaker grill from an old radio behind the sound holes. Here are some pictures.

Comment by Marvin walker on April 13, 2016 at 10:58pm: I have made some progress on my CB Banjo....

Comment by Paul Craig on April 13, 2016 at 7:00pm: My neighbor threw out a Shifero made of 1/2" Cedar boards. Whoohoo

Put in my truck, took it to my workshop and dismantled it. I'm thinking about a Thinline Tele and a couple CBG's.