: Start by mining Andesite, Iron, Copper, and Zinc . You will need large amounts of these for almost every machine.
: This is the best in-game tool. Hold the 'W' key while hovering over any Create block in your inventory to see a 3D animated tutorial of how it works. Verward
: Your first major machine should be the Mechanical Press. It "smushes" ingots into sheets , which are required for advanced contraptions. : Start by mining Andesite, Iron, Copper, and Zinc