Big_Workbenches
by Nikita_nik
Big_Workbenches adds two larger crafting tables, a 5×5 and a 7×7 grid, for recipes that do not fit the vanilla layout.
What it does
Big_Workbenches adds advanced crafting workbenches with 5×5 and 7×7 grids. Items placed in the grid are shown visually on the block, which makes crafting feel more physical. The recipes can be created or changed through KubeJS, so modpack developers keep full control over what each grid accepts and yields.
Installed next to Applied Energistics 2, a workbench gains a module slot. An Auto-crafting module placed there enables patterns encoded with the pattern encoder in template processing mode. Without Applied Energistics 2 the mod works normally, and only the module-related features stay hidden. JEI and EMI both show its recipes, and the mod suits large progression packs and custom crafting systems.
The mod is published for Forge only, with the 0.1.0 beta file covering 1.20.1. Servers that run it need every player to install it too. The code is not open source, and the mod is released under All rights reserved.
Key features
5×5 and 7×7 grids
Two advanced crafting tables provide larger grids for complex and tech recipes.
Visual item rendering
Items placed in a workbench appear on the block, so the contents of the grid are visible.
KubeJS recipe control
Recipes can be added, modified or balanced through KubeJS scripts in a modpack.
Auto-crafting module slot
With Applied Energistics 2 installed, a module slot accepts an Auto-crafting module for pattern-based crafting.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Large progression packs
Packs with long progression paths can use the larger grids for multi-stage recipes.
Automation-heavy gameplay
Players running Applied Energistics 2 can connect pattern encoding to a workbench.
Who it’s for: Modpack developers who script recipes and players who build large crafting setups on Forge 1.20.1 will find the most use in Big_Workbenches.
Questions
Does Big_Workbenches need Applied Energistics 2?
Which Minecraft version does Big_Workbenches support?
Do servers need Big_Workbenches installed?
In the catalog
Big_Workbenches is one of 8,499 Technology mods on ModsFinder, and one of 4,122 Technology mods for Forge. 34,764 mods support Minecraft 1.20.1.
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What the author says
Mine Workbenches adds two advanced crafting tables designed for large and complex recipes, perfect for modpacks. When items are placed into the workbench, they are visually displayed on the block, making crafting feel more physical and intuitive.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/big_workbenches
- Owner
- Nikita_nik
- Published
- 2026-02-23
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-02-25
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15