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induction hotplate
ToolsA high end hotplate that utilizes magnetic induction coils to heat ferrous cookware directly. It is far more efficient than a standard hotplate.
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Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead
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inflatable boat
ToolsThis rubber rowboat (with oars included) is deflated for storage. Activate it with an air pump in your inventory to inflate and launch it.
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inflatable dragon
ToolsA battery-powered inflatable dragon from the Halloween before the end. It might be fun to display it somewhere.
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inflatable ghost
ToolsA battery-powered inflatable ghost from the Halloween before the end. It might be fun to display it somewhere.
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jackhammer
ToolsA construction tool for drilling through hard rock or other surfaces. It runs on gasoline. Use it (if loaded) to blast a hole in adjacent solid terrain.
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kerosene lamp
ToolsA kerosene-fueled lamp. It does not provide much light, but it lasts a long time. It is turned on. Use it to turn it off.
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kettle
ToolsA stovetop kettle for boiling water.
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laboratory shipping records
ToolsSome type of advanced data storage device, filled with logistical data on subterranean train routes and schedules.
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laptop computer
ToolsA portable computer, a ubiquitous tool both before and after the cataclysm. While you no longer have internet access, you still can load it with books and other useful software.
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laptop computer - lit screen
ToolsA portable computer, a ubiquitous tool both before and after the cataclysm. While you no longer have internet access, you still can load it with books and other useful software.
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large adjustable wrench
ToolsAn unusually large adjustable crescent wrench, with a long handle and jaws that widen over two inches. This could easily turn most bolts, and should even work on wheel lug nuts.
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large closed loop extractor
ToolsA large machine used for extracting essential oils from large batches of organic material, producing a low-quality crude oil. It consists of three long metal tubes funneled into a large drum that's set horizontally. A series of hoses and tubes come out of the machine going to different valves. It needs to be powered up to operate.
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large fire extinguisher
ToolsAn emergency fire extinguisher containing five gallons of fire-retardant foam. Useful for putting out adjacent fires.
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large sandcasting mold
ToolsA large mold for casting molten metals into different shapes.
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large shelter kit
ToolsA large disassembled shelter made of sticks and skins. Activate it to set it up.
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large space heater
ToolsA portable electric heater that steadily emits warm air. Raises temperature about 10 degrees Celsius, and fills a larger volume of air than the smaller version.
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large space heater (on)
ToolsA portable electric heater that steadily emits warm air. Raises temperature about 10 degrees Celsius, and fills a larger volume of air than the smaller version.
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large surface pseudo item
ToolsDummy item. If you see this description, it is a bug.
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leather bellow
ToolsA bellow is a device constructed to furnish a strong blast of air.
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leather funnel
ToolsA small leather funnel used to collect rainwater. Use it outside and place a container beneath it to collect water when it rains.
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leather hose
ToolsA hose made of leather. Watertight and flexible, it can be used to siphon fuel from a vehicle tank. However, it's not as elastic as a rubber hose.
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leather journal
ToolsA leather-back journal for preserving notes and maps, has a strap to keep loose pages contained.
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leather tarp
ToolsA large sheet of leather. You could use it as a picnic blanket, but it's more valuable as a surface for butchering as it does not soak up blood. It's rolled and ready for carrying.
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LED strip
Tools25 feet of colorful LED strip, that are often used as house lights or on some holidays.
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LED strip (inactive)
Tools25 feet of colorful LED strip, that are often used as house lights or on some holidays.
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lifestraw
ToolsA small personal water filter. The instructions say to set the lifestraw in suspect water, let sit for one minute then drink. The two-part filtration system will purify the water you drink up to a certain amount. Water taken from uncertain sources like a river may be dirty.
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light hoist
ToolsUsed for practice recipes and the like. If you see this description, it is a bug.
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lighter
ToolsA disposable plastic lighter, capable of creating a small flame with the flick of a finger. Allows you to use various drugs like cigarettes, light explosives like Molotov cocktails, or light nearby items on fire.
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lit jack-o'-lantern
ToolsA carved pumpkin with a lit candle inside. Spooky and festive!
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livestock scale
ToolsA giant electronic scale with a rubber mat meant for weighing a single horse, cow, or other large animal. You could also weigh yourself with it.
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LIXA research archive backup
ToolsA secured USB thumb drive, containing a copy of the LIXA facility's research archives.
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long sandcasting mold
ToolsA large, long, mold for casting molten metals into different shapes.
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luthier toolset
ToolsA set of luthier tools in several sizes and types. Guaranteed to have the right tools for creating musical instruments from wood.
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lux meter
ToolsA tool for measuring illuminance.
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magnifying glass
ToolsA magnifying glass, for closely examining fine details. It can also be used for starting fires if direct sunlight is available.
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makerspace kit for STEM
ToolsA kit with hundreds of pieces and dozens of blueprints for small engineering projects designed for beginner learners. Explore mechanics and hydraulics!
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makeshift copper pot
ToolsA cooking pot crudely hammered out of copper. Good enough to cook food and boil water, but not as useful as proper cookware.
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makeshift hammer
ToolsA crude hammer made from a piece of metal affixed to a stick. It functions adequately, but really can't compare to a proper hammer.
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makeshift welding blanket
ToolsA makeshift mostly-non-flammable mat used to protect surfaces from welding splatter or to insulate a weld when repairing tempered metal. This one is stitched together from oven insulation batts.
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manual tire changer
ToolsA floor-mounted machine containing all the levers, clamps, and mounts required to remove or fit a tire, plus an integrated foot pump to inflate it.
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masonry saw (off)
ToolsA construction tool for cutting through concrete or other surfaces. It runs on gasoline. Using this item will cause it to turn on, turning it into a very powerful but unwieldy melee weapon or a terrible chainsaw.
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masonry saw (on)
ToolsThis masonry saw is on and making a lot of noise. Use it to turn it off.
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match
ToolsA small stick with a red part at the end. Strike it against a matchbook to light it.
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mechanical ergometer
ToolsUsed for practice recipes and the like. If you see this description, it is a bug.
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medium surface pseudo item
ToolsDummy item. If you see this description, it is a bug.
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melting point apparatus
ToolsA hot plate with a metal housing attached. The metal housing has a magnification viewport and a slot into which a capillary tube containing a crystallized sample is inserted. The device lets you precisely measure the melting point of a crystal, a property very useful in identifying what it is and how pure it is.
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memory card
ToolsA memory card, can be used to store data.
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