Time Crafting Table
by dertex909
Time Crafting Table replaces instant vanilla crafting on NeoForge with a timed background process, and it is built for players who want crafting to take time.
What it does
Crafting in Time Crafting Table runs as a timed background job, so a player can start a craft and keep working while it finishes. Larger recipes take longer, while small recipes such as simple 2x2 crafts can be set to finish instantly, which removes waiting where it adds nothing. Speed upgrades shorten the time further, and the progression is meant to add a layer of realism without bringing in full industrial machinery.
The mod needs NeoForge for Minecraft 1.21.1, and its only published build is 1.1.0 for 1.21.1, released on 2025-10-11 on the beta channel. Both client and server need the mod, so servers that run it must install it on the server and players must install it on their clients. The optional EMI and Just Enough Items (JEI) integrations can be added, and the code is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later, so the project is open source with public source code and an issue tracker.
Key features
Timed crafting jobs
A craft is queued as a background process with a duration, and the player can continue other tasks while it runs.
Configurable instant recipes
Basic recipes such as 2x2 crafts can be set to finish at once, so simple items skip the wait.
Speed upgrades
Upgrades shorten crafting time across a range of speed levels, letting progression change how long each craft takes.
Vanilla crafting overhaul
The mod replaces the instant vanilla crafting step with a time-based system while keeping basic items available.
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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.
Requirements
Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.
Optional 2
Use cases
Who it’s for: Players and modpack authors who want crafting to take time and to fit into a progression system, without the complexity of industrial machines. Server owners running a shared world can use it to change how crafting pacing works for everyone on the server.
How it compares
Portal-Free Recipes is a NeoForge mod for 1.21.1 – 1.21.4 under All rights reserved, and it is not open source. Command Block Craft is a NeoForge mod for 1.21.1 – 1.21.4 under All rights reserved, and it is not open source. The Fletching Table is a NeoForge mod for 1.21.1 under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later, and it is open source, so it shares the license of this mod.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time Crafting Table | NeoForge | 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2025-10-11 |
| Portal-Free Recipes | NeoForge | 1.21.1 – 1.21.4 | Client and server | 2025-04-29 |
| Command Block Craft | NeoForge | 1.21.1 – 1.21.4 | Client and server | 2025-03-04 |
| The Fletching Table | NeoForge | 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2026-04-01 |
Questions
Does Time Crafting Table need to be installed on the server?
Which versions of Minecraft does Time Crafting Table support?
Does Time Crafting Table work with EMI or JEI?
In the catalog
Time Crafting Table is one of 8,499 Technology mods on ModsFinder, and one of 3,557 Technology mods for NeoForge. 32,366 mods support Minecraft 1.21.1.
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What the author says
Time Crafting Table is a Minecraft mod for NeoForge that overhauls the vanilla crafting mechanic. Instead of instant crafting, this mod introduces a time-based, background process, turning mundane crafting into a manageable, upgradeable, and server-friendly experience. This mod is perfect for modpacks and servers…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/time-crafting-table
- Owner
- dertex909
- Published
- 2025-10-11
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-10-11
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15