How to Make New Tools in Minecraft This article is about the in-game items. For programme enhancing software, see Programs and Editors. A tool is an item used by the player while held to perform actions faster and more efficiently, to gather materials non obtainable by hand, to gain information, or to perform completely new deportment. With the exception of the clock, compass, empty saucepan, and pb, tools do not stack in the inventory. Tools tin be repaired; run across Item Repair. Contents ane Obtaining 1.i Mob boodle one.2 Crafting ane.3 Upgrading ii Usage