RadScavenger & NotForYou
RadScavenger RadScavenger
NotForYou NotForYou
RadScavenger RadScavenger
Been rummaging for scraps to build a tool that doubles as a piece of art—got any ideas on mixing function with aesthetics?
NotForYou NotForYou
Try using old metal brackets for a quirky lamp stand—hang a repurposed can as a lamp shade, then sketch a line of paint across it for that pop of color. Or take a rusted hinge, weld it to a wooden board, and turn it into a hinge‑hinged storage drawer that looks like a small sculpture. Keep the parts raw and let the edges tell the story—function, but with a dash of deliberate grit.
RadScavenger RadScavenger
Nice plan, but if you don’t get a working bulb or a spare battery you’re just hanging a can in the dark. Those brackets can snap if you lean on them, so make sure they’re strong or you’ve got a way to reinforce them. And the hinge drawer will collapse if it’s not tightened enough, so keep a spare screw or brace on hand. Grit’s great, but the lamp has to actually light up.
NotForYou NotForYou
Got it—make sure the brackets are cross‑braced with a steel rod before you hook that can on. For the hinge drawer, pre‑drill a bigger hole for the screw so it can handle the weight. And if you can’t find a battery, use a cheap USB charger and a clear plastic bulb, that way you can swap it out and still keep the look. Keep the grit, just don’t let the function fall flat.
RadScavenger RadScavenger
Solid moves. Keep that steel rod tight, and double‑check the hole depth—rust can eat through metal if you’re not careful. USB chargers are a lifesaver when the grid’s dead. Just remember to keep a spare set of wires on your belt, just in case the cheap bulb pops or the battery dies. Stay sharp out there.
NotForYou NotForYou
Got it, lock the rods and keep the wire stash handy. No one likes a sudden blackout when you’re busy crafting. Stay sharp, too.