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Grit And Gristle Wiki & Guide

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Adds various hammers in different materials and crafting tools like mortars, pestles, and millstones.

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Contents (7)
  1. Guides
  2. Processes
  3. Items
  4. Blocks
  5. Configuration
  6. Frequently asked questions

Guides

Step-by-step, in-game.

Crush Ores and Ingots on the WorkstoneSetting Up Your Workstone The Workstone is your primary manual crafting station for flattening metals and breaking…Grind Herbs and Plants into Powders with the MortarPreparing Your Mortar Station The Mortar is a versatile grinding block for crushing plants, herbs, minerals, and…Mix Liquids and Multi-Ingredient Recipes with a LadleSetting Up for Stirring The ladle lets you combine multiple ingredients and liquids inside a Mortar to create complex…Process Materials with the MillstoneUnderstanding the Millstone The Millstone is an early-game processing block designed to work alongside tech setups or…

Recipes

Every recipe the mod adds, grouped by how it is made.

Crafting · 19minecraft:smithing_transform · 3

Items

CDEFGILNOPSW

C

Copper Hammer

D

Diamond Hammer

E

Electrum HammerExposed Copper Hammer

F

Flint Hammer

G

Golden Hammer

I

Iron Hammer

L

Ladle

N

Necromium HammerNetherite Hammer

O

Oxidized Copper Hammer

P

Pestle

S

Silver Hammer

W

Waxed Copper HammerWaxed Exposed Copper HammerWaxed Oxidized Copper HammerWaxed Weathered Copper HammerWeathered Copper Hammer

Blocks

MillstoneMortarWorkstone

Configuration

Every setting in the mod config file, with what it changes.

OptionWhat it does
createCreate Compatibility
enable_manual_assembly_jeiEnable Manual Assembly JEI CategoryShow the Manual Assembly category in JEI.
enable_manual_pressing_jeiEnable Manual Pressing JEI CategoryShow the Manual Pressing category in JEI.
enable_millstone_jeiEnable Millstone JEI CategoryShow the Millstone category in JEI.
enable_mortar_grinding_jeiEnable Mortar Grinding JEI CategoryShow the Mortar Grinding category in JEI.
enable_mortar_mixing_jeiEnable Mortar Mixing JEI CategoryShow the Mortar Mixing category in JEI.
enable_pondersEnable Ponder ScenesDisable to hide them from the Ponder menu and item tooltips. Requires a game restart to take effect.
enable_workstone_jeiEnable Workstone JEI CategoryShow the Workstone category in JEI.
instant_fluid_fillInstant Fluid FillSnap the Mortar's fluid level straight to its new height instead of animating it, matching how a vanilla Cauldron fills and drains.
item_float_sink_depthItem Float Sink DepthHow deep floating items sink into fluids inside the Mortar.
item_pile_yItem Pile HeightVertical position of items piled inside the Mortar, relative to the block's base.
item_pile_radiusItem Pile Spread RadiusHow far from the center items scatter when piled inside the Mortar.
jeiJEI Integration
ladle_stir_speedLadle Stirring SpeedSpeed in degrees per tick at which the Ladle rotates while stirring in a Basin or Mortar.
legacy_mortar_modelLegacy Mortar ModelRevert the Mortar's model, textures, hitbox, and crafting recipe to the older pre-remodel version.
mortarMortar
pestle_tip_contact_offsetPestle Contact OffsetVertical offset for where the Pestle's tip appears to touch the contents of the Mortar while grinding.
decorative_tool_yPlaced Tool HeightVertical position of a Pestle or Ladle rested decoratively on the Mortar.
decorative_tool_side_offsetPlaced Tool Side OffsetHow far to the side a rested Pestle or Ladle is offset from the Mortar's center.
decorative_tool_tiltPlaced Tool TiltTilt angle, in degrees, of a Pestle or Ladle rested decoratively on the Mortar.
ponderPonder
requires_createRequires the Create mod, which is not installed.
use_create_crushing_recipesUse Create Crushing RecipesLet the Mortar grind items using Create's Crushing Wheel recipes as a fallback when no Manual Labour grinding recipe matches. Disable to rely only on hand-authored mortar_grinding recipes.
use_create_deploying_recipesUse Create Deploying RecipesLet the Workstone complete Create's Deployer steps within Sequenced Assembly recipes as a fallback when no Manual Labour workstone recipe matches.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I start using this mod?
Craft or find a Workstone and place it in your base, then gather raw materials like ores or ingots. Place your materials on top of the Workstone and hit them with a crafted hammer to begin processing.
What's the difference between a Workstone and a Mortar?
The Workstone is for hammering ingots into plates and crushing raw ores with direct hammer strikes. The Mortar is for grinding herbs and plants into powders using a pestle, or stirring multi-ingredient mixtures with a ladle.
Do I need to heat the Mortar for every recipe?
No, only recipes that specifically require heat need the Mortar placed on top of a campfire, blaze burner, or other heat source. Check your recipe in JEI or EMI to see if heat is needed.
Which hammer should I craft first?
Start with a flint hammer as it's the easiest to craft early game, then upgrade to iron, gold, diamond, or netherite hammers as you progress for better durability and faster processing.
Can I use this mod with tech mods and machines?
Yes, Grit and Gristle works well as either an early-game manual crafting step or as a companion to larger machine setups. The Millstone is particularly useful for early processing when played alongside tech mods.
What happens if my hammer breaks while I'm crafting?
Your hammer will break after its durability runs out, and you'll need to craft a new one. Different hammer materials have different durability levels, so choose based on how much use you need.
How do I know what recipes are available?
Use JEI or EMI to view every grinding, crushing, and mixing combination available in the mod. The mod also includes Ponder integration with animated 3D guides for each workstation.
Does this mod add new materials I can grind or crush?
The mod includes extra hammer tool materials and compatible recipes when playing with Caverns and Chasms or Oreganized, expanding what you can process.
Can I automate these workstations?
The manual workstations like the Workstone and Mortar are designed for hands-on crafting, but the Millstone can serve as a semi-automated early-game processing option when used with tech setups.
Why isn't my Mortar recipe working?
Make sure you're using the correct tool (pestle for grinding, ladle for stirring), placing ingredients directly on the Mortar block, and providing heat if the recipe requires it. Check JEI to confirm the exact recipe steps.