Re: [HOE] Junker table idea

[Robert Holland <robert@macauley.com>]

>While doing some yardwork yesterday I had an idea and I wanted to bounce it 
>off everyone
>
>Compile a table of junk.  (stay with me now)  This table would list object 
>that might be found in the wastes (things from cars, to weedeaters to Piper 
>Cubs) and have them list their sizes, and how many componets that a junker 
>could get out of them.  Above said weedeater might have 3 structural points 
>and 3 mechanical points.  But no electronic points.  At the same time 
>something with the same size would have a different mix of componets.  Of 
>course you would have to have a way to factor in damage (the dish washer you 
>found under the truck has %60 percent damage, do %60 of the componets are 
>unusable.)
>
>I'm thinking of something to give junkers and marshals a guideline for 
>scrounging up things.  (like "gee, I only need a few parts to put into this 
>plasma gun, if only I could find like a playstation or something.")
>
>well, lets see who salutes this one.

I think this is a hellaciously great idea. In fact, I believe I've seen a random
junk table somewhere already, though it wasn't as comprehensive as what you've
described. Unfortunately, I am way too busy to actually help you with it.

--Robert Holland