Gear

Gear is a toothed metal disc crafted to mesh with other gears and transfer rotational force within machinery. Cast or cut from metal ingots, a well-made Gear is precisely dimensioned so that its teeth interlock smoothly — sloppy tolerances cause grinding and failure, so the quality of the source metal matters as much as the crafting skill.

Gears are essential components in mechanical crafting recipes for windmills, automated farming machinery, vehicles, and complex tools. They frequently appear alongside Springs and Chips, forming the mechanical heart of the island's more advanced systems. Players who build a stockpile of Gears early will find themselves unblocked when major automation projects come online.