Stonecutter
minecraft:stonecutterThe Stonecutter is a crafting station that converts stone-type blocks into their cut variants, such as stairs, slabs, and bricks, using a single click instead of a crafting grid pattern. It also serves as the job site block for mason villagers.
Uses
- Stone Block Conversion — Converts a single stone-family block directly into stairs, slabs, walls, or bricks without needing a crafting-table pattern.
- Mason Job Site — Claimed by an unemployed villager to become a mason, who then trades stone-related goods.
Found In
- Village mason houses — Naturally generates inside mason workstation buildings in villages.
- Crafted — One iron ingot and three stone blocks craft a stonecutter.
Drops
- stonecutter× 1
FAQ
What tool do I need to mine a Stonecutter?
At least a wooden pickaxe. Without one, it breaks with no drop.
What's the advantage of a Stonecutter over a crafting table?
It converts one input block into one output item without needing a specific grid pattern, and offers more stone-family recipes in one place, including efficient stair and cut copper conversions.
Can Bedrock Edition use other stone types to craft it?
Yes. Bedrock Edition also accepts granite, diorite, andesite, and their polished forms, while Java Edition requires plain stone.
Does a Stonecutter give villagers a job?
Yes, an unemployed villager claiming a stonecutter becomes a mason.
Tags
- pickaxe_mineable
- overworld