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Makeshift Smelter

Permafrost structure reference

Max health
250
Decay
Does not decay
Repair
2× Scrap
Build time
1.5 s
HP
250
Cost
5
Unlock
0
Build cost
5× Scrap cheaper than 89% of its category
Recipes crafted here
1 Makeshift Smelter
Refund
Scrap × 2
Where to get the materials
ScrapMined from Metal Object Medium node (3–5 per node) Car Military (Tier 1)
Durability
Max health250
DecayDoes not decay
Repair2× Scrap
Build time1.5 s
Other workstations parts
Campfire12522× Stone1.5 s
Makeshift Smelter25055× Scrap1.5 s
Professional Smelter25055× Iron Ingot1.5 s
◆ Radio Station25052× Scrap, 1× Wire, 2× Wood1.5 s
Workbench Furnace25055× Quality Metal1.5 s
Workbench2501010× Wood1.5 s
Radio Station Bench250133× Wire, 10× Wood1.5 s
Tailoring Bench2501815× Wood, 3× Copper Ingot1.5 s
Tanning Rack2501815× Wood, 3× Deer Pelt1.5 s
Dismantle Bench2502010× Wood, 10× Iron1.5 s
NPC Workbench2502010× Wood, 10× Quality Metal1.5 s
Repair Bench2502010× Wood, 10× Flint1.5 s
Weapon Bench2502010× Wood, 10× Iron Ingot1.5 s
Stove2503030× Scrap1.5 s
Stone Furnace2504040× Stone1.5 s
Materials per HP
Makeshift Smelter2Cheaper per HP than 87% of the category
Workstation average6.3This part is 68% cheaper per HP than average
Makeshift Smelter2Best value in the Workstation category

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Reference snapshot: October 12, 2026 · Source build 0.44.2.4634-milestone.
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