Grindstone in Minecraft
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To craft Grindstone, combine 2 Stick, 1 Any Slabs and 2 Any Planks in a crafting table. Mine it with at least a Wooden Pickaxe.
- Type
- Block
- Stack size
- Up to 64
- Craftable
- Yes
- Best tool
- Pickaxe
- Blast resistance
- 6
How to craft Grindstone
You need a crafting table for this recipe. Place the ingredients exactly as shown.
| Stick | Any Slabs | Stick |
| Any Planks | Any Planks | |
or
| Stick | Any Slabs | Stick |
| Any Planks | Any Planks | |
How to mine Grindstone
The best tool for Grindstone is the Pickaxe. To get the block as a drop you need at least a Wooden Pickaxe. With a hardness of 2, it is quick to break.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Best tool | Pickaxe |
| Minimum tier to drop | Wooden |
| Hardness | 2 |
| Blast resistance | 6 |
| Light level | None |
| Transparent | No |
Good blast resistance — it survives most creeper explosions nearby.
Data for Minecraft Java Edition 26.1, based on the open minecraft-data project. Some details can differ in Bedrock Edition. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.
Frequently asked questions
How do you craft Grindstone in Minecraft?
Combine 2 Stick, 1 Any Slabs and 2 Any Planks in a crafting table.
What tool do you need to mine Grindstone?
Use a Pickaxe. You need at least a Wooden Pickaxe for it to drop.