diff --git a/code/game/machinery/autolathe.dm b/code/game/machinery/autolathe.dm
index 080faf4b89..5df804d84b 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/autolathe.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/autolathe.dm
@@ -119,6 +119,11 @@
 		return
 
 	if (opened)
+		//Don't eat multitools or wirecutters used on an open lathe.
+		if(istype(O, /obj/item/device/multitool) || istype(O, /obj/item/weapon/wirecutters))
+			attack_hand(user)
+			return
+
 		//Dismantle the frame.
 		if(istype(O, /obj/item/weapon/crowbar))
 			dismantle()