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CurseForge · Minecraft mod

Plain Grinder

Grind ores to dust and double your output

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Quick answer

Which Plain Grinder release should I use?

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Latest stable file plaingrinder-1.12.2-1.3.0.jar
Game version 1.12.2
Loader Forge

Plain Grinder plaingrinder-1.12.2-1.3.0.jar targets 1.12.2 with Forge. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. No extra mods listed for this file.

Where it goes

Is Plain Grinder required on the client, server, or both?

The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.

Client Source doesn’t say
Dedicated server Source doesn’t say
Loader for this release Forge
Required install it here Optional supported, not mandatory Not supported do not install here Source doesn’t say do not assume

The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.

Understand client and server requirements Read the Minecraft installation guide

What else does Plain Grinder plaingrinder-1.12.2-1.3.0.jar need?

plaingrinder-1.12.2-1.3.0.jar. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

No extra mods listed for this file

This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.

This file does not list any required or optional mods.

Before you install it

Add Plain Grinder without breaking your instance.

Built for Plain Grinder plaingrinder-1.12.2-1.3.0.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use plaingrinder-1.12.2-1.3.0.jar. It targets 1.12.2 with Forge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    Bring the mods it needs

    This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.

  3. 03

    Put it on the correct side

    The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.

  4. 04

    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside plaingrinder-1.12.2-1.3.0.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Plain Grinder add?

Grind up ores into dust and smelt it!

Place the grinder with the handle on top

As seen below, put in ore and use the grinder with your empty hand

Then the dust is smelted in a furnace

Full compatibility with JEI for grinding recipes https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/jei

As of Minecraft 1.20, there is an automatic handle that spins by itself, and the manual handle that needs a player or auto clicker/user

Customize the recipes in a data pack
https://github.com/Lothrazar/PlainGrinder/tree/trunk/1.16/src/main/resources/data/plaingrinder/recipes

Example Config

https://github.com/Lothrazar/PlainGrinder/blob/trunk/1.16/plaingrinder.toml

https://imgur.com/9C5g5Pm.gif

Project description from CurseForge.

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