TN's Power Tools - Cutter - Arc Welder - Auto-Rivet

⭐ ⭐ (378 endorsements) 📥 32,878 downloads 📌 vv1.3 📅 12/24/2023
🟡 Updated this year

By TheOGTennessee · Weapons

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 4/28/2026 📅 Created: 12/24/2023
⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
1🛠️ SFSE — Starfield Script Extender Download ↗
2🔧 Community Patch — Starfield Community Patch Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 1.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #53 of 228 Weapons mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

MERRY CHRISTMAS ya'll! I've been sitting on this mod a while, but things have finally settled down with my other mods so I can release it. I wanted to do for the 'power tool' weapons what I did for melee weapons, giving them some much needed features to keep them competitive with the other weapons in the game, and hopefully enabling your fantasy of being a space engineer with space engineer style weapons!

Below are just a few of the things I did for the big three power tools (cutter, arc welder, and rivet gun):

  • []Weapon qualities (Standard, Calibrated, Refined, Advanced, Superior, Exceptional) for the Cutter, including Free Lanes upgrading.[/]

    []Prospector and Recon Prospector for the cutter act like a scope for more precise control, and the recon prospector can mark targets.[/]

    []Larger batteries for the arc welder and cutter, and different battery types for the arc welder (based on laser weapon mods).[/]

    []The Shielded Grip can be used on all three power tools.[/]

    []New internals (Overclocked and more) for the power tools.[/]

    []EM Barrels for the Arc Welder.[/]

    []Partial Cutter Conversions for all Laser Weapons gives your laser weapon a Cutter beam so it can harvest resources.[/]

    []Converted Utility Weapons (Equinox, Solstice, and Orion) are total conversions of laser weapons into full on Cutters, but modifiable as their original weapon.[/]

    []And more![/]

    []If you want to suggest any mods to add in, please post in the comments section![/]

    Many of the screenshots shown are using the DeWalt Heavy Tools retexture.

    The OMODs in this mod are created using a 'Hacked' way of injecting the OMOD entries into the vanilla game. This is safe, but if you are a modder, you need to visit Injected OMOD Co-Operation Registry if you want to do something similar. Failure to do so, and doing it on your own WILL result in conflicts with tons of other mods. Don't be a cowboy. (Most of these entries have been removed, since this method is no longer necessary.)

    This mod has been created with xEdit. Visit their Discord server for more info.

    All screenshots are shown with StarUI installed.

    Installation:

    • []Unzip the archive and put TNPowerTools.esm into your Starfield/Data folder (most likely under Documents/My Games/Starfield/Data), or let your mod manager install the file.[/]

      []Add TNPowerTools.esm to your Plugins.txt file. (Ensure it has the in front of it.)[/]

      []Install Baka Achievement Enabler and SFSE if you don't want achievements disabled.

      My Other Mods:

      TN's Ship Modifications All In One

      TN's Class M Ship Building

      TN's Space Mining and Salvage

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

TN's Power Tools enhances the Cutter, Arc Welder, and Auto-Rivet by adding weapon qualities and extra mod slots, plus new mods for the Cutter and Arc Welder. A quality-of-life improvement for players who want more customization from these underused tools.

✨ Key Features

Adds weapon qualities to the Cutter similar to other guns
Adds extra mod slots to the Cutter, Arc Welder, and Auto-Rivet
Adds new mods for the Cutter and Arc Welder

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-approved with 378 endorsements and over 32k downloads
  • Breathes new life into underused power tools, making them viable for more builds
  • Recent update (April 2026) shows active maintenance

⚠️ Cons

  • Description is cut off, so full feature list is unclear
  • Only covers three specific weapons—if you don't use them, this mod won't matter to you
🎯 Is This For You?
For players who enjoy tinkering with weapon mods and want to make the Cutter, Arc Welder, and Auto-Rivet more competitive. If you rarely use these tools, you can skip it, but if you like variety in your loadout, it's worth a look.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Check the mod's file page for any required dependencies before installing.
  • If you're using a mod manager, let it handle the installation to avoid conflicts.
  • Test the new mods in a low-stakes area first to see how they affect your weapon's performance.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Starfield Mods
Author
TheOGTennessee
Version
v1.3
Downloads
32,878
Endorsements
378
Category
Weapons
Created
12/24/2023
Updated
4/28/2026

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