Small File Set

Small File Set

Class	Tool
Weight	1
Condition	8
Wear Chance	1 in 8
Metal Value	15
Research	Forge File Forge Small Files
Crafting Skill	Blacksmithing: 6
Crafting	See How to Craft
Location	Containers
Spawn ID	`/additem Base.SmallFileSet`
Crafting XP	50 XP (Blacksmithing)

The Small File Set is a kit of fine metal files for shaping and smoothing metal, bone and keys. It counts as a file for every recipe that needs one.

It matters most to blacksmiths, welders and anyone who carves bone. Several forging recipes cannot be done without a file. It also copies building keys and sharpens blades in a pinch. Its main cost is wear, since the set loses condition with each job.

The set is found in tool stores, factories, workshops, sheds and warehouses. A Blacksmithing survivor can also forge a new one. The Carpenter is the best occupation for tools. It starts with the most Carpentry skill. The Construction Worker and the DIY Expert also start with some Carpentry skill.

Using

The set serves as a file in many crafts. Forge Saw, Forge Drill and Forge Doorknob all need one. The welding recipes for scrap metal knives, cleavers, choppers and swords use it too. Fix Saw uses a file to restore a worn saw.

Copy Building Key uses the files to cut a copy of a building key. A spare key is handy for a base shared with others.

Sharpen Blade Poorly with File restores a blade edge with the set. As the name says, the result is weaker than a proper sharpening. It still beats a dull edge when no whetstone or grindstone is around.

The set is also needed for many bone and small metal crafts, such as bone awls, fishing hooks and needles, and screwdrivers.

The Research Craft option on the set teaches Forge File and Forge Small Files.

Upkeep

The set loses condition with use and wears out after a fair number of jobs. A worn-out set still has value as metal. It can be smelted at an Advanced Furnace for two Steel Chunk.

Forge Small Files makes a new set at a Simple Forge or better. It needs Blacksmithing level 6 and the recipe must be known. The inputs are 2 charcoal, 2 Steel Bar Quarter and a Medium Handle. A ball-peen hammer, tongs or metalworking pliers, and a metal saw or metalworking chisel are all kept.

Research

The Research Craft option in the inventory menu studies the Small File Set and teaches the recipes below.

Recipe	Output	Image	Spawn ID
Forge File	File		`/additem Base.File`
Forge Small Files	Small File Set		`/additem Base.SmallFileSet`

How to Craft Small File Set

Each recipe that makes the Small File Set is listed with its materials and the tools it keeps.

Forge Small Files

The Forge Small Files recipe makes the Small File Set. It needs Blacksmithing level 6. It is made at a Simple Forge. The recipe has to be learned first.

Name	Amount	Kept	Spawn ID
Charcoal	2x	No	`/additem Base.Charcoal`
Steel Bar Quarter	2x	No	`/additem Base.SteelBarQuarter`
Ball-peen Hammer	1x	Yes	`/additem Base.BallPeenHammer`
Metalworking Pliers	1x	Yes	`/additem Base.MetalworkingPliers`
Hacksaw	1x	Yes	`/additem Base.Saw`
Medium Handle	1x	No	`/additem Base.Handle`

Used in Crafting

Any recipe that asks for a file accepts it as the tool, such as Forge Drill, Forge Saw and Make Scrap Metal Knife.

These recipes accept the Small File Set by its type rather than by name.

Recipe	Output	Station	Spawn ID
Copy Building Key	Key	-	`/additem Base.Key1`
Forge Doorknob	Doorknob	Advanced Forge	`/additem Base.Doorknob`
Smelt Medium Steel Item	Small Ceramic Crucible with Steel	Advanced Furnace	`/additem Base.CeramicCrucibleSmall_Steel`
Smelt Steel From Medium Steel Item	Steel Chunk	Advanced Furnace	`/additem Base.SteelChunk`

Locations

Tool store counters are the best place to look, at nearly one time in four. Golf factories, pawn shops, knife factories and welding workshops hold one about one time in seven. Factory counters, tool store storage and wire factories are nearly as good. Sheds, studios, warehouses and garages keep one about one time in ten. Metal shops, police garages and fire station garages also turn them up. It is a common find in any workshop.

The places where it spawns, with the rough chance per container. Each tab shows one kind of place.

Location	Container	Chance
Tool store	Counter	23.3%
Pawn shop	Other	14.3%
Pawnshop storage	Other	14.3%
Welding workshop	Military locker	13.8%
Welding workshop	Tool cabinet	13.8%
Tool store storage	Other	11.8%
Warehouse	Small box	10.4%
Metalshop	Counter	7.9%
Metalshop	Tool cabinet	7.9%
Car supply store	Other	6.5%

Location	Container	Chance
Golf factory	Metal shelves	14.3%
Knife factory	Tool cabinet	14.2%
Factory	Counter	12.7%
Wire factory	Metal shelves	11.2%
Wire factory	Tool cabinet	11.2%
Studio	Metal shelves	10.4%
Warehouse	Metal shelves	10.4%
Metal fabrication	Counter	7.9%
Metal fabrication	Tool cabinet	7.9%
Metalfabrication storage	Tool cabinet	7.9%

Location	Container	Chance
Shed	Other	10.4%
Garage storage	Crate	8.4%
Police garage	Other	7.6%
Police garage	Tool cabinet	7.6%
Fire station garage	Counter	7%
Fire station garage	Tool cabinet	7%
Any building	Tool cabinet	6.5%
Closet	Crate	5.2%
Closet	Other	5.2%
Garage storage	Counter	3.6%