diff --git a/Changelog.txt b/Changelog.txt
index 20508657c..3132b6ed9 100644
--- a/Changelog.txt
+++ b/Changelog.txt
@@ -27,6 +27,7 @@ Version 1.4.00-dev
  + Added methods to check if a player is in party or admin chat to the ChatAPI
  + Added /mcpurge functionality for Flatfile users
  + Added basic support for Mo' Creatures (and other entity mods) - specify mob info in entities.yml
+ + Added Shears, Buckets, Fishing rods and Bows to the list of items that can be Salvaged
  = Fixed multiple commands not working properly on offline players
  = Fixed /mmoedit not giving feedback when modifying another players stats
  = Fixed the guide usage string showing up every time /skillname was called
diff --git a/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/skills/repair/Salvage.java b/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/skills/repair/Salvage.java
index 2b5bc0904..faaddf9ae 100644
--- a/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/skills/repair/Salvage.java
+++ b/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/skills/repair/Salvage.java
@@ -85,18 +85,19 @@ public class Salvage {
         int salvagedItem = 0;
         if (ItemChecks.isDiamondTool(inHand) || ItemChecks.isDiamondArmor(inHand)) salvagedItem = 264;
         else if (ItemChecks.isGoldTool(inHand) || ItemChecks.isGoldArmor(inHand)) salvagedItem = 266;
-        else if (ItemChecks.isIronTool(inHand) || ItemChecks.isIronArmor(inHand)) salvagedItem = 265;
+        else if (ItemChecks.isIronTool(inHand) || ItemChecks.isIronArmor(inHand) || inHand.getType() == Material.BUCKET || inHand.getType() == Material.SHEARS) salvagedItem = 265;
         else if (ItemChecks.isStoneTool(inHand)) salvagedItem = 4;
         else if (ItemChecks.isWoodTool(inHand)) salvagedItem = 5;
-        else if ( ItemChecks.isLeatherArmor(inHand)) salvagedItem = 334;
+        else if (ItemChecks.isLeatherArmor(inHand)) salvagedItem = 334;
+        else if (ItemChecks.isStringTool(inHand)) salvagedItem = 287;
         return salvagedItem;
     }
 
     public static int getSalvagedAmount(final ItemStack inHand) {
         int salvagedAmount = 0;
-        if (ItemChecks.isPickaxe(inHand) || ItemChecks.isAxe(inHand)) salvagedAmount = 3;
+        if (ItemChecks.isPickaxe(inHand) || ItemChecks.isAxe(inHand) || inHand.getType() == Material.BOW || inHand.getType() == Material.BUCKET) salvagedAmount = 3;
         else if (ItemChecks.isShovel(inHand)) salvagedAmount = 1;
-        else if (ItemChecks.isSword(inHand) || ItemChecks.isHoe(inHand)) salvagedAmount = 2;
+        else if (ItemChecks.isSword(inHand) || ItemChecks.isHoe(inHand) || inHand.getType() == Material.FISHING_ROD || inHand.getType() == Material.SHEARS) salvagedAmount = 2;
         else if (ItemChecks.isHelmet(inHand)) salvagedAmount = 5;
         else if (ItemChecks.isChestplate(inHand)) salvagedAmount = 8;
         else if (ItemChecks.isPants(inHand)) salvagedAmount = 7;
@@ -110,7 +111,7 @@ public class Salvage {
      * @return true if the item is salvageable, false otherwise
      */
     public static boolean isSalvageable(final ItemStack is) {
-        if (configInstance.getSalvageTools() && ItemChecks.isTool(is)) {
+        if (configInstance.getSalvageTools() && (ItemChecks.isTool(is) || ItemChecks.isStringTool(is) || is.getType() == Material.BUCKET || is.getType() == Material.SHEARS)) {
             return true;
         }
         if (configInstance.getSalvageArmor() && ItemChecks.isArmor(is)) {