diff --git a/code/modules/research/destructive_analyzer.dm b/code/modules/research/destructive_analyzer.dm
index 04bf0d9377..592b09082b 100644
--- a/code/modules/research/destructive_analyzer.dm
+++ b/code/modules/research/destructive_analyzer.dm
@@ -61,11 +61,8 @@ Note: Must be placed within 3 tiles of the R&D Console
 	if(!loaded_item)
 		if(isrobot(user)) //Don't put your module items in there!
 			return
-		if(!O.origin_tech)
-			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>This doesn't seem to have a tech origin.</span>")
-			return
-		if(O.origin_tech.len == 0)
-			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You cannot deconstruct this item.</span>")
+		if(istype(O,/obj/item/ammo_magazine/clip) || istype(O,/obj/item/ammo_magazine/s357) || istype(O,/obj/item/ammo_magazine/s38)) // Prevents ammo recycling exploit with speedloaders.
+			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>\The [O] is too hazardous to recycle with the autolathe!</span>")
 			return
 		busy = 1
 		loaded_item = O
diff --git a/code/modules/research/rdconsole.dm b/code/modules/research/rdconsole.dm
index 09363d53ff..75744fdf89 100755
--- a/code/modules/research/rdconsole.dm
+++ b/code/modules/research/rdconsole.dm
@@ -493,7 +493,10 @@ won't update every console in existence) but it's more of a hassle to do. Also,
 			dat += "Updating Database..."
 
 		if(0.1)
-			dat += "Processing and Updating Database..."
+			if(linked_lathe)
+				dat += "Processing; Updating Database and Recycling Materials to Protolathe..."
+			else
+				dat += "Processing; Updating Database..."
 
 		if(0.2)
 			dat += "SYSTEM LOCKED<BR><BR>"
@@ -645,12 +648,15 @@ won't update every console in existence) but it's more of a hassle to do. Also,
 			dat += "Name: [linked_destroy.loaded_item.name]<BR>"
 			dat += "Origin Tech:"
 			dat += "<UL>"
-			for(var/T in linked_destroy.loaded_item.origin_tech)
-				dat += "<LI>[CallTechName(T)] [linked_destroy.loaded_item.origin_tech[T]]"
-				for(var/datum/tech/F in files.known_tech)
-					if(F.name == CallTechName(T))
-						dat += " (Current: [F.level])"
-						break
+			if(!linked_destroy.loaded_item.origin_tech || linked_destroy.loaded_item.origin_tech.len == 0)
+				dat += "No Tech origin detected. Deconstruct anyway?"
+			else
+				for(var/T in linked_destroy.loaded_item.origin_tech)
+					dat += "<LI>[CallTechName(T)] [linked_destroy.loaded_item.origin_tech[T]]"
+					for(var/datum/tech/F in files.known_tech)
+						if(F.name == CallTechName(T))
+							dat += " (Current: [F.level])"
+							break
 			dat += "</UL>"
 			dat += "<HR><A href='?src=\ref[src];deconstruct=1'>Deconstruct Item</A> || "
 			dat += "<A href='?src=\ref[src];eject_item=1'>Eject Item</A> || "