7.TOOLS
Workbench

Workbench

Metal

Many advanced crafting recipes require a workbench. On a workbench you can also craft all items that you can craft in your backpack. Repair with Forged Iron, Mechanical Parts, and Wood.

Crafting

Harvest drops

Drops when it collapses

Version history (25)

V2.5changedRemoved the workbench requirement for ammoJunkTurretShell and ammoJunkTurretAP
V1.1fixedMissing tags for advanced engineering workbench craft time reduction perk
Alpha 21changedWorkbench recipe now uses duct tape and nails instead of the hammer and wrench
Alpha 21changedConcrete Mix sold by traders is now governed by trader stage (unlocked at TS20 with the workbench and cement mixer)
Alpha 21addedWorkbench and cement mixer makes activity heat when crafting
Alpha 21changedWorkbench Workstation
Alpha 20.6fixedWorkbench crafting tool mod dupe
Alpha 20.1fixedWorkbench duplication bug
Alpha 20.1fixedWorkbench not crafting multiples of items correctly if output slots full and placed directly into player inventory.
Alpha 19fixedPrefab Editor  Able to place blocks above workbench helper block
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Alpha 19fixedRatchet, ImpactDriver, SteelClub must now be crafted at a workbench
Alpha 18fixedCrafting workbench uses modded tools from your inventory in the recipe
Alpha 17 Experimental B221changedBicycles and wheels no longer need a workbench to craft
Alpha 16 Experimental (B129)fixedWorkbench getting outdoor weather on it
Alpha 15.1fixedSwitch to 7DTD shader for workbench, chem station, and vending machines with update lighting added so AO, weather, and fog work on them.
Alpha 15fixedFixed: Not able to craft a lot of items with workbench (again)
Alpha 15fixedFixed: Not able to craft steel tools with workbench.
Alpha 15changedChanged: The blade of an auger or chainsaw can be recrafted at a workbench.
Alpha 15changedChanged: Crossbow + Blunderbuss are “medieval era” weapons and require no workbench or wrench.
Alpha 15changedChanged: The concrete mixer is made in the workbench but does not require a skill.
Alpha 15changedChanged: A workbench is required to craft steel tools, and other advanced items.
Alpha 15addedAdded: Gunpowder recipe for the workbench
Alpha 15changedWorkbench Improvements
Alpha 15buffedTo get higher quality items you can use the combine feature of the workbench or go out and find better items in loot or on traders.
Alpha 14addedAdded: New workbench station which allows you to craft extra items.