Description
The grindstone is a simple workshop block used to repair tools and to remove unwanted enchantments. It looks like a workbench with a turning stone and fits naturally into a blacksmith area or a tool repair corner in a base. When you place items into the grindstone interface you can combine two damaged tools to produce a single repaired tool and recover some experience points when you remove an enchantment. The block provides a free and clear way to tidy up your inventory by stripping enchantments that you do not need or that conflict with other plans. For many players the grindstone replaces complex anvil operations when the goal is simply to regain durability or to remove a single enchantment. It has a practical simple interface and does one job well which makes it a handy block in any workshop.
What is Grindstone?
A grindstone is a utility block that repairs items and removes enchantments. It is not a storage block but rather a maintenance station where players can keep their tools in working order and remove unwanted magical effects from items.
Where to find Grindstone
Grindstones are commonly found in village tool smith houses as part of the village layout and they can also be crafted by players to place in their own workshops. You will find them near other work related blocks in villages that have a crafting or tool area.
How to get Grindstone
Craft a grindstone using wood planks and a stone component on a crafting table following the game recipe. In creative mode pick one from the inventory. Place the grindstone in your workshop and open its interface to repair and manage tools.
Release Information
First introduced: Added with workstations
Give Command
/give @p minecraft:grindstone 64
How to use Grindstone
Right click the grindstone to open its interface and place one or two damaged items to repair them or to remove enchantments. Use it to combine partially damaged tools into a single stronger item and to clean up unwanted enchantments while recovering a small amount of experience.
Recipes for Grindstone
Shaped Crafting Items must be placed in a specific pattern in a crafting table
Stick
Stone Slab
Stick
Oak Planks
Empty Slot
Oak Planks
Empty Slot
Empty Slot
Empty Slot
Grindstone