It was raining scrap metal when I found the empty workbench — no tools, only a single potato rolling away across the floor. My heart kicked; the endgame waits for no one, and you can feel the map of tools tightening around you like a puzzle box. I grabbed a soldering iron and promised myself I’d sort the mess before the next supply drop.
I’m a player who’s spent hours in the scrap-strewn corners of Scrap Mechanic 1.0, and I’ll walk you through every tool the game offers and how to get each one. You’ll get precise recipes, what’s available straight away, and the short strategy that separates hoarding from smart crafting. Think of me as the coworker who keeps the best blueprints in the top drawer — I’ll point, you build.
The workbench smelled of hot metal. How to obtain all tools in Scrap Mechanic 1.0
There are 11 tools in the current 1.0 build. Some are handed to you the moment you spawn, while others require parts and a measured plan. Below I’ll list what comes free, what needs crafting, and the sensible order to prioritize so you’re not searching crates for hours.
Which tools are available by default?
Handbook, Lift, and Sledgehammer are available the moment you start. Those three give you basic mobility, info, and the ability to move loose objects — enough to start gathering resources and prepping recipes.
The mechanic’s bulletin board was a scatter of recipes and sticky notes. Full tool list and recipes
Here’s the canonical table of tools and their stated uses and recipes as of version 1.0. Keep this page open in a browser tab while you farm parts or check the Steam Workshop for community packs and blueprints from Axolot Games fans.
| Tool | Use | Recipe |
|---|---|---|
| Clay Gun | You can construct different buildings using clay. | 50 Metal Block Level 2 10 Component Kit 10 Cable roll |
| Connect Tool | You can use this to connect different interactive parts together. | 5 Scrap Metal Block 2 Circuit Board |
| Fire Launcher | Used as a weapon, as it shoots fireballs that move in an arc. | 50 Metal Block Level 2 10 Component Kit |
| Handbook | Provides you with all the necessary information when it comes to crafting and building. | Available by default |
| Lift | Make creations that are not fixed to the ground. | Available by default |
| Scrap Spud Gun | Launches potatoes. | 50 Scrap Metal Block 2 Component Kit |
| Sledgehammer | You can use this to push loose items. | Available by default |
| Spud Gun | Fires a single potato. | 50 Metal Block Level 1 5 Component Kit |
| Spud Shotgun | Fires hot spuds that spread in a unique pattern. | 50 Metal Block Level 2 10 Component Kit |
| Spudling Gun | Fires potatoes at a very high rate. | 50 Metal Block Level 2 10 Component Kit 10 Cable Roll |
| Weld Tool | You can use this tool to weld different creations together. | 10 Metal Block level 2 2 Component Kit |
How do I craft the Spud Shotgun and other weapons?
Weapons like the Spud Shotgun, Spudling Gun, and Fire Launcher need higher-tier metal blocks and extra Component Kits. Prioritize metal block farming and Component Kits early if you want offensive options — otherwise your progression is limited to mobility and basic building tools.
The crate at my feet held one circuit board and an old cable. What to prioritize and quick tips
If you can only chase three items in your first hour, grab Metal Blocks, Component Kits, and Cable Rolls. Metal Blocks feed every advanced recipe; Component Kits are the bottleneck for weapons and electrical tools; Cable Rolls enable automated creations with the Connect Tool and spud weapons. On Steam, the Scrap Mechanic community often shares resource routes and timed routes in the Steam Workshop and on YouTube.
Prioritize welding and connecting tools for base stability, then shift to weapons if your playstyle leans combat. Tools are pieces in a chess set — move them with intent.
Quick priorities:
- Start: Handbook, Lift, Sledgehammer — use these to gather and experiment.
- Mid: Welding and Connect Tool — build multi-part creations and automation.
- Late: Spud Gun family and Fire Launcher — offensive options that let you access tougher content.
For blueprints and community-tested recipes search the Steam Workshop or follow Axolot Games’ official patch notes; creators on YouTube publish build guides that show the recipes in action. If you want to streamline resource collection, follow channels that focus on efficient loop farming and circuit tutorials.
Now that you can see the list and the sensible order to craft, what tool are you grabbing first and how will that change your next play session?