Unleash the Power of Obsidian Generation in Direwolf20 1.7.10!

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Building an Obsidian Generator
   1. Gathering the necessary materials
   2. Crafting a dispenser
   3. Setting up the obsidian generator
3. Creating a Quartz Grindstone
   1. Crafting a grindstone
   2. Activating the grindstone
   3. Using the grindstone to obtain iron dust
4. Generating Power with a Survivalist Generator
   1. Gathering the required materials
   2. Crafting a survivalist generator
   3. Setting up the generator
5. Exploring Ender IO for Advanced Machinery
   1. Obtaining additional resources
   2. Crafting an alloy smelter
   3. Exploring other machines and automation
6. Mining for Iron and Preparing for Tinker's Construct
   1. Getting ready for mining
   2. Starting with Tinker's Construct
   3. Planning for automation

Building an Obsidian Generator

In this episode of Direwolf 20's Feed the Beast, we will be focusing on building an obsidian generator. Obsidian is a valuable resource in the Minecraft world, and having a reliable way to generate it can be incredibly useful. Let's dive in and see how we can create our own obsidian generator step by step.

Gathering the necessary materials

Before we start building the obsidian generator, we need to gather the necessary materials. For this project, we will need a dispenser, which requires cobblestone, redstone, and a bow. Make sure you have these items in your inventory before proceeding.

Crafting a dispenser

To craft a dispenser, arrange the cobblestone in the shape of a "U" in the crafting table. Place the redstone in the middle of the "U" shape, and the bow at the bottom. Once crafted, you will have a dispenser ready to use.

Setting up the obsidian generator

Now that we have the dispenser, we can proceed to set up the obsidian generator. Place the dispenser down and load it with a lava bucket. After that, place a block adjacent to the dispenser to prevent the lava from spreading. To activate the obsidian generator, simply push the button on the dispenser. This will release the lava and create obsidian. To remove the lava, press the button again, and you can safely mine the obsidian without the risk of catching fire.

Creating an obsidian generator is a great way to obtain a steady supply of obsidian for various crafting purposes. Whether you need it for building, enchanting, or exploration, having an obsidian generator will save you time and effort.

Now that we have our obsidian generator up and running, let's move on to the next step in our Minecraft journey.

Creating a Quartz Grindstone

In this section, we will focus on creating a quartz grindstone. The grindstone is a useful tool that allows us to grind certain materials into dust, which can then be used for various purposes, including smelting ores more efficiently.

Crafting a grindstone

To create a quartz grindstone, we will need three pieces of service quartz. This resource can be obtained by mining quartz ore found in the Nether. Once you have the required quartz, craft it into a grindstone using a wooden gear.

Activating the grindstone

After crafting the grindstone, we need to activate it to make it work. Craft a wooden handle in the shape of an upside-down "L" and place it on top of the grindstone. Now, you can start using the grindstone by right-clicking on it. By spinning the wooden crank, you will grind materials into dust.

Using the grindstone to obtain iron dust

One of the primary uses of the grindstone is to grind iron ore into dust, which can then be smelted to obtain iron ingots. Place the iron ore dust in a furnace, and it will transform into iron ingots. This process allows for the doubling of resources and is a useful technique for getting more out of your mining expeditions.

The quartz grindstone is a versatile tool that helps us maximize the efficiency of our ore processing. By grinding materials into dust, we can increase our resource output and make better use of the materials we collect.

With the grindstone operational, let's move on to the next step in our journey and explore the world of power generation.

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