diff --git a/code/modules/smithing/machinery/casting_basin.dm b/code/modules/smithing/machinery/casting_basin.dm
index cf4fa0eeb3d..68488bb9406 100644
--- a/code/modules/smithing/machinery/casting_basin.dm
+++ b/code/modules/smithing/machinery/casting_basin.dm
@@ -52,7 +52,6 @@
 			qdel(temp_product)
 		else if(istype(cast, /obj/item/smithing_cast/misc) && !produced_item)
 			var/obj/item/temp_product = new cast.selected_product(src) // This is necessary due to selected_product being a type
-			var/obj/item/smithing_cast/component/comp_cast = cast
 			. += "<span class='notice'>Required Resources:</span>"
 			var/MAT
 			// Get the materials the item needs and display
diff --git a/code/modules/smithing/smithing_cast.dm b/code/modules/smithing/smithing_cast.dm
index d46507e7826..a621b0d52d7 100644
--- a/code/modules/smithing/smithing_cast.dm
+++ b/code/modules/smithing/smithing_cast.dm
@@ -171,9 +171,6 @@
 /obj/item/smithing_cast/misc/AltClick(mob/user, modifiers)
 	return
 
-/obj/item/smithing_cast/misc/examine(mob/user)
-	. = desc
-
 /obj/item/smithing_cast/misc/egun_parts
 	name = "energy gun parts cast"
 	icon_state = "egun_parts_cast"