Metalworks Foundry
⚪ Last updated 2021⚠️ Install Order · 1 step
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #110 of 464 Construction mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
I got tired of the messy setup I had, so I decided to make something compact.
The building is 8x8, the vbuild does not contain terrain. There are 2 Kilns, 2 Smelters, and 2 Blast Furnaces inside the building. The radius that it was save with was 15 units from roughly the center. However, even with terrain you still need to clear trees, bushes, and rocks. If you do not clear that stuff, it will still exist when you import the building.
I highly suggest building this somewhere other than your intended spot first and get a good idea of how much room is required. It is also helpful to backup your save file and your world file before you build this. That way, if something is too close and gets messed up, you can revert back to before you built it. It is also a great idea to flatten out the ground first. I built this in a very hilly area to test. Even with terrain, the results were not great.
One of the basic ideas behind this design was to have all the equipment served from one chest in the center. This is possible if you use the mod Pull From Containers. I have it listed as a requirement, but it is a soft requirement. Meaning that to make it work as intended, you should have the mod installed, but if you don't, things will still work, but you will have to do it manually.
REQUIREMENTS:
Buildshare v 1. 5. 1 or greater.
Pull From Containers
Iron Gate Studios: An amazing game.
Buildshare authors: A great mod.
Pull From Containers author: A very nice QoL mod.
My other mods:
Your First House
Simple Storage
Simple Fermenting House
Crafting Emporium
Viking Meadhall
Metalworks Foundry is a compact metalworks building mod for construction-focused players. With 68 endorsements and over 2,000 downloads, it offers a single, space-efficient structure. Last updated in March 2021, it remains a niche addition for those seeking industrial aesthetics.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Compact design fits well in tight spaces.
- Decent download count (2,159) shows some interest.
- Simple concept—no bloat, just a metalworks building.
⚠️ Cons
- Only 68 endorsements—not a community favorite.
- Last updated in 2021—may be outdated for current game versions.
- No detailed description—unclear what makes it special.
For builders who want a compact industrial structure to fill a niche. If you're looking for a large, feature-rich factory mod, this isn't it. Skip if you need modern compatibility or extensive customization.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check if the mod requires a specific game version—since it's from 2021, verify compatibility with your current build.
- Place the building in a creative test world first to see how it fits with your existing structures.
- If you use a mod manager, install it manually to avoid potential conflicts with other construction mods.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Valheim Mods
- Author
- Chef042
- Version
- 1.1
- Downloads
- 2,159
- Endorsements
- 68
- Category
- Construction
- Created
- 3/10/2021
- Updated
- 3/11/2021
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