# Tool type

The required tool type to break the machine can be defined using the `tool_type` property. 

The machine will still be breakable with other tools or bare hands but it will be much slower and will not drop the machine block (its contents will still be dropped). 

Default : `pickaxe`

Available values : `shovel`, `pickaxe`, `axe`, `hoe`, `sword` and `hand`.

{% hint style="info" %}
If a mod add another tool type, it can be used here.
{% endhint %}

#### Example

```json5
"appearance": {
    "tool_type": "axe"
}
```


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