
Casual Tinkering
A simple mod that adds tools for Tinkers' Construct
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About this Mod
Casual Tinkering
Casual Tinkering is an addon for Tinkers' Construct that introduces two unique tools: the Circular Saw and the Magic Device.
1.12.2 Version (Forge)
Circular Saw
A powerful and versatile hybrid tool designed to enhance both woodcutting and combat.
Features
- Hybrid Tool: Crafted from two Tough Tool Rods, a Large Plate, and a Pan.
- Efficient Woodcutting: Functions as a highly efficient Hatchet for felling trees—offering greater speed and durability than standard axes.
- Melee Combat: Serves as a formidable weapon with a unique charged attack.
- Charged Sweeping: Hold right-click to wind up and unleash consecutive wide-arc strikes in a frontal cone, perfect for crowd control.
- Precision Sawing (Modifier): 5× Compass – Logs that can be processed into planks drop as planks instead.
- Overclock (Modifier): 5× Redstone Comparator – Increases damage dealt to secondary targets during sweeping attacks.
Magic Device
A mystical sword that summons magical swords to assist in combat.
Features
- Ranged Strike: Hold right‑click to charge for 1.5 seconds, conjuring two magic swords that fly toward the targeted enemy, each dealing 50% of the weapon's base damage as magic damage.
- Full‑Cooldown Bonus: When you land a hit with a fully cooled main‑hand attack, an additional magic sword is summoned.
- Off‑Hand Synergy: While held in the off‑hand, any main‑hand sword (vanilla or Tinkers') that strikes a creature will automatically summon a magic sword to assist.
- Armor Penetration & Invincibility Frames: Magic swords bypass armor and respect local invincibility frames to avoid chain‑resistance issues.
- Auto Device (Modifier): 4× Redstone Repeater + Redstone Torch – Automatically strikes nearby hostile mobs when held in main hand.
- Inspired by Toram Online.
Requirements (1.12.2)
- Minecraft 1.12.2
- Forge
- Tinkers' Construct 2
- Mantle
1.20.1 Version (Forge)
- Circular Saw: Rewritten with data‑driven parts; adds Sawing modifier, casting support.
- Throwing Knife: Disposable ammunition (stacks to 16, short charge, sticks in blocks).
- Thermal Ray Modifier: Fires a heat ray using liquid fuel; overheats after 10 shots.
- Magic Sword modifiers: Control, Auto, Coop variants for different playstyles.
Requires: Minecraft 1.20.1, Forge, Tinkers' Construct 3, Mantle, Json Things.
Note: Some content has been ported from the 1.12.2 version of Tinkers' Gadgets
License: MIT (all versions). The mod JAR contains a LICENSE.txt file.
Note: Portions of the 1.12.2 version were generated with the assistance of AI tools. Some Java code in the 1.20.1 version was also AI‑assisted.
Available Versions
How to Install Casual Tinkering on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set forge Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the forge loader and matching Minecraft version (1.20.1).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Casual Tinkering". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.20.1, 1.12.2
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Casual Tinkering server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong forge version or insufficient RAM. Check the server log (latest.log) for "OutOfMemoryError" or "Mixin" errors. With Mado Hosting: ensure at least 3 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (1.20.1). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Casual Tinkering compatible with forge?
Casual Tinkering officially supports forge for Minecraft 1.20.1, 1.12.2. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Casual Tinkering – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Casual Tinkering consumes the most tick time. Common fixes: reduce server view-distance to 8-10, install "performant" or "starlight" as supplementary mods on Forge. With Mado Hosting, your server runs on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores for minimal latency.
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