Can-Reinforce Short Weapon is a weaponry crafting recipe in Project Zomboid Build 42. It makes Medium Handle - Can-Reinforced x1. It needs Carpentry level 1.
| Qty | Item | How it is used |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | any screwdriver | Tool, kept (may wear) |
| 1 | Medium Handle | Used up |
| 1 | any tincan | Used up |
| 1 | Screws | Used up |
| 1 | Rag or Denim Strips or Leather Strips | Used up |
| Qty | Makes |
|---|---|
| 1 | Medium Handle - Can-Reinforced |
Use the Can-Reinforce Short Weapon recipe (Weaponry category). You need Medium Handle, any tincan, Screws, Rag or Denim Strips or Leather Strips and these tools: any screwdriver.
It needs Carpentry level 1.
You must learn this recipe before it shows in the crafting menu. It is learned automatically at Carpentry 3 and Small Blunt 4 (any one of these). You can also research it from Medium Handle, Short Bat - Can-Reinforced, Tree Branch - Can-Reinforced, Baseball Bat - Can-Reinforced, Large Handle - Can-Reinforced, Wooden Rod - Can-Reinforced.
It gives 10 XP in Carpentry per craft.
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