diff --git a/code/__DEFINES/tools.dm b/code/__DEFINES/tools.dm
index 878d35608d..00e08129ae 100644
--- a/code/__DEFINES/tools.dm
+++ b/code/__DEFINES/tools.dm
@@ -8,6 +8,12 @@
 #define TOOL_ANALYZER		"analyzer"
 #define TOOL_MINING			"mining"
 #define TOOL_SHOVEL			"shovel"
+#define TOOL_RETRACTOR	 	"retractor"
+#define TOOL_HEMOSTAT 		"hemostat"
+#define TOOL_CAUTERY 		"cautery"
+#define TOOL_DRILL			"drill"
+#define TOOL_SCALPEL		"scalpel"
+#define TOOL_SAW			"saw"
 
 
 // If delay between the start and the end of tool operation is less than MIN_TOOL_SOUND_DELAY,
diff --git a/code/game/mecha/equipment/tools/mining_tools.dm b/code/game/mecha/equipment/tools/mining_tools.dm
index d539e0a9d5..eb3261bb27 100644
--- a/code/game/mecha/equipment/tools/mining_tools.dm
+++ b/code/game/mecha/equipment/tools/mining_tools.dm
@@ -13,6 +13,8 @@
 	energy_drain = 10
 	force = 15
 	harmful = TRUE
+	tool_behaviour = TOOL_DRILL
+	toolspeed = 0.9
 	var/drill_delay = 7
 	var/drill_level = DRILL_BASIC
 
@@ -141,6 +143,7 @@
 	drill_delay = 4
 	drill_level = DRILL_HARDENED
 	force = 15
+	toolspeed = 0.7
 
 
 /obj/item/mecha_parts/mecha_equipment/mining_scanner
diff --git a/code/game/mecha/equipment/tools/work_tools.dm b/code/game/mecha/equipment/tools/work_tools.dm
index ea9465184a..36708fcf90 100644
--- a/code/game/mecha/equipment/tools/work_tools.dm
+++ b/code/game/mecha/equipment/tools/work_tools.dm
@@ -11,6 +11,8 @@
 	var/dam_force = 20
 	var/obj/mecha/working/ripley/cargo_holder
 	harmful = TRUE
+	tool_behaviour = TOOL_RETRACTOR
+	toolspeed = 0.8
 
 /obj/item/mecha_parts/mecha_equipment/hydraulic_clamp/can_attach(obj/mecha/working/ripley/M as obj)
 	if(..())
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/holy_weapons.dm b/code/game/objects/items/holy_weapons.dm
index 5e8250ea00..ccb82f7029 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/holy_weapons.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/holy_weapons.dm
@@ -358,6 +358,8 @@
 	slot_flags = ITEM_SLOT_BELT
 	attack_verb = list("sawed", "torn", "cut", "chopped", "diced")
 	hitsound = 'sound/weapons/chainsawhit.ogg'
+	tool_behaviour = TOOL_SAW
+	toolspeed = 1.5 //slower than a real saw
 
 /obj/item/nullrod/claymore/glowing
 	icon_state = "swordon"
@@ -513,7 +515,8 @@
 	slot_flags = ITEM_SLOT_BELT
 	attack_verb = list("sawed", "torn", "cut", "chopped", "diced")
 	hitsound = 'sound/weapons/chainsawhit.ogg'
-
+	tool_behaviour = TOOL_SAW
+	toolspeed = 0.5
 
 /obj/item/nullrod/hammmer
 	icon_state = "hammeron"
@@ -539,6 +542,8 @@
 	attack_verb = list("sawed", "torn", "cut", "chopped", "diced")
 	hitsound = 'sound/weapons/chainsawhit.ogg'
 	total_mass = TOTAL_MASS_HAND_REPLACEMENT
+	tool_behaviour = TOOL_SAW
+	toolspeed = 2
 
 /obj/item/nullrod/chainsaw/Initialize()
 	. = ..()
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/melee/energy.dm b/code/game/objects/items/melee/energy.dm
index d854ab9f5a..57b9973aa3 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/melee/energy.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/melee/energy.dm
@@ -142,6 +142,8 @@
 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_NORMAL
 	sharpness = IS_SHARP
 	light_color = "#40ceff"
+	tool_behaviour = TOOL_SAW
+	toolspeed = 0.7
 
 /obj/item/melee/transforming/energy/sword/cyborg/saw/hit_reaction(mob/living/carbon/human/owner, atom/movable/hitby, attack_text = "the attack", final_block_chance = 0, damage = 0, attack_type = MELEE_ATTACK)
 	return 0
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/twohanded.dm b/code/game/objects/items/twohanded.dm
index 82bf2c6b5f..49bdffb58f 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/twohanded.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/twohanded.dm
@@ -599,6 +599,8 @@
 	sharpness = IS_SHARP
 	actions_types = list(/datum/action/item_action/startchainsaw)
 	var/on = FALSE
+	tool_behaviour = TOOL_SAW
+	toolspeed = 0.5
 
 /obj/item/twohanded/required/chainsaw/Initialize()
 	. = ..()
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/weaponry.dm b/code/game/objects/items/weaponry.dm
index 4cb6fc74c0..4552e846ad 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/weaponry.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/weaponry.dm
@@ -436,6 +436,8 @@ for further reading, please see: https://github.com/tgstation/tgstation/pull/301
 	attack_verb = list("sawed", "torn", "cut", "chopped", "diced")
 	hitsound = 'sound/weapons/chainsawhit.ogg'
 	total_mass = TOTAL_MASS_HAND_REPLACEMENT
+	tool_behaviour = TOOL_SAW
+	toolspeed = 1
 
 /obj/item/mounted_chainsaw/Initialize()
 	. = ..()
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/bot/bot.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/bot/bot.dm
index 49261d6e38..b6605a4fc4 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/bot/bot.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/bot/bot.dm
@@ -290,7 +290,7 @@
 				to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>Access denied.</span>")
 	else if(istype(W, /obj/item/paicard))
 		insertpai(user, W)
-	else if(istype(W, /obj/item/hemostat) && paicard)
+	else if(W.tool_behaviour == TOOL_HEMOSTAT && paicard)
 		if(open)
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>Close the access panel before manipulating the personality slot!</span>")
 		else
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/ballistic/revolver.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/ballistic/revolver.dm
index f455e0f138..a5fb8a85aa 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/ballistic/revolver.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/ballistic/revolver.dm
@@ -277,12 +277,12 @@
 	..()
 	if(istype(A, /obj/item/ammo_box) || istype(A, /obj/item/ammo_casing))
 		chamber_round()
+	if(A.tool_behaviour == TOOL_SAW || istype(A, /obj/item/gun/energy/plasmacutter))
+		sawoff(user)
 	if(istype(A, /obj/item/melee/transforming/energy))
 		var/obj/item/melee/transforming/energy/W = A
 		if(W.active)
 			sawoff(user)
-	if(istype(A, /obj/item/circular_saw) || istype(A, /obj/item/gun/energy/plasmacutter))
-		sawoff(user)
 
 /obj/item/gun/ballistic/revolver/doublebarrel/attack_self(mob/living/user)
 	var/num_unloaded = 0
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/ballistic/shotgun.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/ballistic/shotgun.dm
index d1b99c0e3c..47ccb6076f 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/ballistic/shotgun.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/ballistic/shotgun.dm
@@ -95,7 +95,7 @@
 
 /obj/item/gun/ballistic/shotgun/riot/attackby(obj/item/A, mob/user, params)
 	..()
-	if(istype(A, /obj/item/circular_saw) || istype(A, /obj/item/gun/energy/plasmacutter))
+	if(A.tool_behaviour == TOOL_SAW || istype(A, /obj/item/gun/energy/plasmacutter))
 		sawoff(user)
 	if(istype(A, /obj/item/melee/transforming/energy))
 		var/obj/item/melee/transforming/energy/W = A
diff --git a/code/modules/surgery/advanced/bioware/experimental_dissection.dm b/code/modules/surgery/advanced/bioware/experimental_dissection.dm
index 6266480baf..5dac3e744d 100644
--- a/code/modules/surgery/advanced/bioware/experimental_dissection.dm
+++ b/code/modules/surgery/advanced/bioware/experimental_dissection.dm
@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@
 
 /datum/surgery_step/dissection
 	name = "dissection"
-	implements = list(/obj/item/scalpel = 60, /obj/item/kitchen/knife = 30, /obj/item/shard = 15)
+	implements = list(TOOL_SCALPEL = 60, /obj/item/kitchen/knife = 30, /obj/item/shard = 15)
 	time = 125
 
 /datum/surgery_step/dissection/preop(mob/user, mob/living/carbon/target, target_zone, obj/item/tool, datum/surgery/surgery)
diff --git a/code/modules/surgery/advanced/brainwashing.dm b/code/modules/surgery/advanced/brainwashing.dm
index 730a912189..8676132281 100644
--- a/code/modules/surgery/advanced/brainwashing.dm
+++ b/code/modules/surgery/advanced/brainwashing.dm
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@
 	/datum/surgery_step/clamp_bleeders,
 	/datum/surgery_step/brainwash,
 	/datum/surgery_step/close)
-	
+
 	species = list(/mob/living/carbon/human)
 	possible_locs = list(BODY_ZONE_HEAD)
 /datum/surgery/advanced/brainwashing/can_start(mob/user, mob/living/carbon/target)
@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@
 	return TRUE
 /datum/surgery_step/brainwash
 	name = "brainwash"
-	implements = list(/obj/item/hemostat = 85, TOOL_WIRECUTTER = 50, /obj/item/stack/packageWrap = 35, /obj/item/stack/cable_coil = 15)
+	implements = list(TOOL_HEMOSTAT = 85, TOOL_WIRECUTTER = 50, /obj/item/stack/packageWrap = 35, /obj/item/stack/cable_coil = 15)
 	time = 200
 	var/objective
 /datum/surgery_step/brainwash/preop(mob/user, mob/living/carbon/target, target_zone, obj/item/tool, datum/surgery/surgery)
diff --git a/code/modules/surgery/advanced/lobotomy.dm b/code/modules/surgery/advanced/lobotomy.dm
index 1c09f5f7da..8b85c7193b 100644
--- a/code/modules/surgery/advanced/lobotomy.dm
+++ b/code/modules/surgery/advanced/lobotomy.dm
@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@
 	return TRUE
 /datum/surgery_step/lobotomize
 	name = "perform lobotomy"
-	implements = list(/obj/item/scalpel = 85, /obj/item/melee/transforming/energy/sword = 55, /obj/item/kitchen/knife = 35,
+	implements = list(TOOL_SCALPEL = 85, /obj/item/melee/transforming/energy/sword = 55, /obj/item/kitchen/knife = 35,
 		/obj/item/shard = 25, /obj/item = 20)
 	time = 100
 /datum/surgery_step/lobotomize/tool_check(mob/user, obj/item/tool)
diff --git a/code/modules/surgery/advanced/necrotic_revival.dm b/code/modules/surgery/advanced/necrotic_revival.dm
index 8c57930252..f8fb160a8a 100644
--- a/code/modules/surgery/advanced/necrotic_revival.dm
+++ b/code/modules/surgery/advanced/necrotic_revival.dm
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@
 
 /datum/surgery_step/bionecrosis
 	name = "start bionecrosis"
-	implements = list(/obj/item/hemostat = 100, TOOL_SCREWDRIVER = 35, /obj/item/pen = 15)
+	implements = list(TOOL_HEMOSTAT = 100, TOOL_SCREWDRIVER = 35, /obj/item/pen = 15)
 	implements = list(/obj/item/reagent_containers/syringe = 100, /obj/item/pen = 30)
 	time = 50
 	chems_needed = list("zombiepowder", "rezadone")
diff --git a/code/modules/surgery/advanced/pacification.dm b/code/modules/surgery/advanced/pacification.dm
index d5585d71a8..8a236709a4 100644
--- a/code/modules/surgery/advanced/pacification.dm
+++ b/code/modules/surgery/advanced/pacification.dm
@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@
 		return FALSE
 /datum/surgery_step/pacify
 	name = "rewire brain"
-	implements = list(/obj/item/hemostat = 100, TOOL_SCREWDRIVER = 35, /obj/item/pen = 15)
+	implements = list(TOOL_HEMOSTAT = 100, TOOL_SCREWDRIVER = 35, /obj/item/pen = 15)
 	time = 40
 
 /datum/surgery_step/pacify/preop(mob/user, mob/living/carbon/target, target_zone, obj/item/tool, datum/surgery/surgery)
@@ -37,4 +37,4 @@
 			"<span class='warning'>[user] screws up, causing brain damage!</span>",
 			"[user] completes the surgery on [target]'s brain.")
 	target.gain_trauma_type(BRAIN_TRAUMA_SEVERE, TRAUMA_RESILIENCE_LOBOTOMY)
-	return FALSE 
+	return FALSE
diff --git a/code/modules/surgery/advanced/reconstruction.dm b/code/modules/surgery/advanced/reconstruction.dm
index 84d9f5b9f8..b5369838d4 100644
--- a/code/modules/surgery/advanced/reconstruction.dm
+++ b/code/modules/surgery/advanced/reconstruction.dm
@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@
 
 /datum/surgery_step/reconstruct
 	name = "repair body"
-	implements = list(/obj/item/hemostat = 100, TOOL_SCREWDRIVER = 35, /obj/item/pen = 15)
+	implements = list(TOOL_HEMOSTAT = 100, TOOL_SCREWDRIVER = 35, /obj/item/pen = 15)
 	repeatable = TRUE
 	time = 25
 
diff --git a/code/modules/surgery/advanced/toxichealing.dm b/code/modules/surgery/advanced/toxichealing.dm
index a82287831c..998ca47b45 100644
--- a/code/modules/surgery/advanced/toxichealing.dm
+++ b/code/modules/surgery/advanced/toxichealing.dm
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 /datum/surgery/advanced/toxichealing
 	name = "Body Rejuvenation"
-	desc = "A surgical procedure that helps deal with oxygen  deprecation, and treat toxic damaged. Works on corpses and alive alike without chemicals."
+	desc = "A surgical procedure that helps deal with oxygen  deprivation, and treats parts damaged due to toxic compounds. Works on corpses and alive alike without chemicals."
 	steps = list(/datum/surgery_step/incise,
 				/datum/surgery_step/incise,
 				/datum/surgery_step/retract_skin,
@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@
 
 /datum/surgery_step/toxichealing
 	name = "rejuvenate body"
-	implements = list(/obj/item/hemostat = 100, TOOL_SCREWDRIVER = 35, /obj/item/pen = 15)
+	implements = list(TOOL_HEMOSTAT  = 100, TOOL_SCREWDRIVER = 35, /obj/item/pen = 15)
 	repeatable = TRUE
 	time = 25
 
diff --git a/code/modules/surgery/advanced/viral_bonding.dm b/code/modules/surgery/advanced/viral_bonding.dm
index b87d5e001c..bdfd0e1552 100644
--- a/code/modules/surgery/advanced/viral_bonding.dm
+++ b/code/modules/surgery/advanced/viral_bonding.dm
@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@
 	return TRUE
 /datum/surgery_step/viral_bond
 	name = "viral bond"
-	implements = list(/obj/item/cautery = 100, TOOL_WELDER = 50, /obj/item = 30) // 30% success with any hot item.
+	implements = list(TOOL_CAUTERY  = 100, TOOL_WELDER = 50, /obj/item = 30) // 30% success with any hot item.
 	time = 100
 	chems_needed = list("spaceacillin","virusfood","formaldehyde")
 
diff --git a/code/modules/surgery/amputation.dm b/code/modules/surgery/amputation.dm
index 01cf6ae112..59493872e2 100644
--- a/code/modules/surgery/amputation.dm
+++ b/code/modules/surgery/amputation.dm
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@
 	requires_bodypart_type = 0
 /datum/surgery_step/sever_limb
 	name = "sever limb"
-	implements = list(/obj/item/scalpel = 100, /obj/item/circular_saw = 100, /obj/item/melee/transforming/energy/sword/cyborg/saw = 100, /obj/item/melee/arm_blade = 80, /obj/item/twohanded/required/chainsaw = 80, /obj/item/mounted_chainsaw = 80, /obj/item/twohanded/fireaxe = 50, /obj/item/hatchet = 40, /obj/item/kitchen/knife/butcher = 25)
+	implements = list(TOOL_SCALPEL = 100, TOOL_SAW = 100, /obj/item/melee/transforming/energy/sword/cyborg/saw = 100, /obj/item/melee/arm_blade = 80, /obj/item/twohanded/required/chainsaw = 80, /obj/item/mounted_chainsaw = 80, /obj/item/twohanded/fireaxe = 50, /obj/item/hatchet = 40, /obj/item/kitchen/knife/butcher = 25)
 	time = 64
 
 /datum/surgery_step/sever_limb/preop(mob/user, mob/living/carbon/target, target_zone, obj/item/tool, datum/surgery/surgery)
diff --git a/code/modules/surgery/brain_surgery.dm b/code/modules/surgery/brain_surgery.dm
index e65271576d..4b087f5bfa 100644
--- a/code/modules/surgery/brain_surgery.dm
+++ b/code/modules/surgery/brain_surgery.dm
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@
 	requires_bodypart_type = 0
 /datum/surgery_step/fix_brain
 	name = "fix brain"
-	implements = list(/obj/item/hemostat = 85, TOOL_SCREWDRIVER = 35, /obj/item/pen = 15) //don't worry, pouring some alcohol on their open brain will get that chance to 100
+	implements = list(TOOL_HEMOSTAT = 85, TOOL_SCREWDRIVER = 35, /obj/item/pen = 15) //don't worry, pouring some alcohol on their open brain will get that chance to 100
 	time = 120 //long and complicated
 /datum/surgery/brain_surgery/can_start(mob/user, mob/living/carbon/target)
 	var/obj/item/organ/brain/B = target.getorganslot(ORGAN_SLOT_BRAIN)
diff --git a/code/modules/surgery/core_removal.dm b/code/modules/surgery/core_removal.dm
index 6243405f8d..1ded00da2b 100644
--- a/code/modules/surgery/core_removal.dm
+++ b/code/modules/surgery/core_removal.dm
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@
 //extract brain
 /datum/surgery_step/extract_core
 	name = "extract core"
-	implements = list(/obj/item/hemostat = 100, TOOL_CROWBAR = 100)
+	implements = list(TOOL_HEMOSTAT = 100, TOOL_CROWBAR = 100)
 	time = 16
 
 /datum/surgery_step/extract_core/preop(mob/user, mob/living/carbon/target, target_zone, obj/item/tool, datum/surgery/surgery)
diff --git a/code/modules/surgery/embalming.dm b/code/modules/surgery/embalming.dm
index f74d864245..3683c3a278 100644
--- a/code/modules/surgery/embalming.dm
+++ b/code/modules/surgery/embalming.dm
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 /datum/surgery/embalming //Fast and easy way to husk bodys
 	name = "Embalming"
-	desc = "A surgical procedure that prevents a corps from producing."
+	desc = "A surgical procedure that prevents a corpse from producing miasma."
 	steps = list(/datum/surgery_step/incise,
 				/datum/surgery_step/embalming,
 				/datum/surgery_step/close)
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@
 
 /datum/surgery_step/embalming
 	name = "embalming body"
-	implements = list(/obj/item/hemostat = 100, TOOL_SCREWDRIVER = 35, /obj/item/pen = 15)
+	implements = list(TOOL_HEMOSTAT = 100, TOOL_SCREWDRIVER = 35, /obj/item/pen = 15)
 	implements = list(/obj/item/reagent_containers/syringe = 100, /obj/item/pen = 30)
 	time = 10
 	chems_needed = list("drying_agent", "sterilizine")
diff --git a/code/modules/surgery/eye_surgery.dm b/code/modules/surgery/eye_surgery.dm
index 85142e7bb1..fbdb11ffa6 100644
--- a/code/modules/surgery/eye_surgery.dm
+++ b/code/modules/surgery/eye_surgery.dm
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@
 //fix eyes
 /datum/surgery_step/fix_eyes
 	name = "fix eyes"
-	implements = list(/obj/item/hemostat = 100, TOOL_SCREWDRIVER = 45, /obj/item/pen = 25)
+	implements = listTOOL_HEMOSTAT = 100, TOOL_SCREWDRIVER = 45, /obj/item/pen = 25)
 	time = 64
 /datum/surgery/eye_surgery/can_start(mob/user, mob/living/carbon/target)
 	var/obj/item/organ/eyes/E = target.getorganslot(ORGAN_SLOT_EYES)
diff --git a/code/modules/surgery/implant_removal.dm b/code/modules/surgery/implant_removal.dm
index 05119b365d..c7597b6858 100644
--- a/code/modules/surgery/implant_removal.dm
+++ b/code/modules/surgery/implant_removal.dm
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@
 //extract implant
 /datum/surgery_step/extract_implant
 	name = "extract implant"
-	implements = list(/obj/item/hemostat = 100, TOOL_CROWBAR = 65)
+	implements = list(TOOL_HEMOSTAT = 100, TOOL_CROWBAR = 65)
 	time = 64
 	var/obj/item/implant/I = null
 /datum/surgery_step/extract_implant/preop(mob/user, mob/living/carbon/target, target_zone, obj/item/tool, datum/surgery/surgery)
diff --git a/code/modules/surgery/limb_augmentation.dm b/code/modules/surgery/limb_augmentation.dm
index 7ba8dbc49d..e704485da4 100644
--- a/code/modules/surgery/limb_augmentation.dm
+++ b/code/modules/surgery/limb_augmentation.dm
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 //SURGERY STEPS
 /datum/surgery_step/replace
 	name = "sever muscles"
-	implements = list(/obj/item/scalpel = 100, TOOL_WIRECUTTER = 55)
+	implements = list(TOOL_SCALPEL = 100, TOOL_WIRECUTTER = 55)
 	time = 32
 
 
diff --git a/code/modules/surgery/lipoplasty.dm b/code/modules/surgery/lipoplasty.dm
index bb297b4604..b99668dd49 100644
--- a/code/modules/surgery/lipoplasty.dm
+++ b/code/modules/surgery/lipoplasty.dm
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@
 //cut fat
 /datum/surgery_step/cut_fat
 	name = "cut excess fat"
-	implements = list(/obj/item/circular_saw = 100, /obj/item/melee/transforming/energy/sword/cyborg/saw = 100, /obj/item/hatchet = 35, /obj/item/kitchen/knife/butcher = 25)
+	implements = list(TOOL_SAW = 100, /obj/item/hatchet = 35, /obj/item/kitchen/knife/butcher = 25) //why we need a saw to cut adipose tissue is beyond me, shit's soft as fuck
 	time = 64
 
 /datum/surgery_step/cut_fat/preop(mob/user, mob/living/carbon/target, target_zone, obj/item/tool, datum/surgery/surgery)
diff --git a/code/modules/surgery/mechanic_steps.dm b/code/modules/surgery/mechanic_steps.dm
index 7d364d9ecf..23f9c167a0 100644
--- a/code/modules/surgery/mechanic_steps.dm
+++ b/code/modules/surgery/mechanic_steps.dm
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@
 	name = "unscrew shell"
 	implements = list(
 		TOOL_SCREWDRIVER		= 100,
-		/obj/item/scalpel 		= 75, // med borgs could try to unskrew shell with scalpel
+		TOOL_SCALPEL 		= 75, // med borgs could try to unskrew shell with scalpel
 		/obj/item/kitchen/knife	= 50,
 		/obj/item				= 10) // 10% success with any sharp item.
 	time = 24
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@
 	name = "screw shell"
 	implements = list(
 		TOOL_SCREWDRIVER		= 100,
-		/obj/item/scalpel 		= 75,
+		TOOL_SCALPELl 		= 75,
 		/obj/item/kitchen/knife	= 50,
 		/obj/item				= 10) // 10% success with any sharp item.
 	time = 24
@@ -41,7 +41,7 @@
 	name = "prepare electronics"
 	implements = list(
 		TOOL_MULTITOOL = 100,
-		/obj/item/hemostat = 10) // try to reboot internal controllers via short circuit with some conductor
+		TOOL_HEMOSTAT = 10) // try to reboot internal controllers via short circuit with some conductor
 	time = 24
 
 /datum/surgery_step/prepare_electronics/preop(mob/user, mob/living/carbon/target, target_zone, obj/item/tool, datum/surgery/surgery)
@@ -54,7 +54,7 @@
 	name = "unwrench bolts"
 	implements = list(
 		TOOL_WRENCH = 100,
-		/obj/item/retractor = 10)
+		TOOL_RETRACTOR = 10)
 	time = 24
 
 /datum/surgery_step/mechanic_unwrench/preop(mob/user, mob/living/carbon/target, target_zone, obj/item/tool, datum/surgery/surgery)
@@ -67,7 +67,7 @@
 	name = "wrench bolts"
 	implements = list(
 		TOOL_WRENCH = 100,
-		/obj/item/retractor = 10)
+		TOOL_RETRACTOR = 10)
 	time = 24
 
 /datum/surgery_step/mechanic_wrench/preop(mob/user, mob/living/carbon/target, target_zone, obj/item/tool, datum/surgery/surgery)
@@ -84,4 +84,4 @@
 /datum/surgery_step/open_hatch/preop(mob/user, mob/living/carbon/target, target_zone, obj/item/tool, datum/surgery/surgery)
 	display_results(user, target, "<span class='notice'>You begin to open the hatch holders in [target]'s [parse_zone(target_zone)]...</span>",
 		"[user] begins to open the hatch holders in [target]'s [parse_zone(target_zone)].",
-		"[user] begins to open the hatch holders in [target]'s [parse_zone(target_zone)].") 
+		"[user] begins to open the hatch holders in [target]'s [parse_zone(target_zone)].")
diff --git a/code/modules/surgery/organ_manipulation.dm b/code/modules/surgery/organ_manipulation.dm
index 6bffed7452..42c049edd2 100644
--- a/code/modules/surgery/organ_manipulation.dm
+++ b/code/modules/surgery/organ_manipulation.dm
@@ -62,7 +62,7 @@
 	name = "manipulate organs"
 	repeatable = 1
 	implements = list(/obj/item/organ = 100, /obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/organ = 0, /obj/item/organ_storage = 100)
-	var/implements_extract = list(/obj/item/hemostat = 100, TOOL_CROWBAR = 55)
+	var/implements_extract = list(TOOL_HEMOSTAT = 100, TOOL_CROWBAR = 55)
 	var/current_type
 	var/obj/item/organ/I = null
 /datum/surgery_step/manipulate_organs/New()
diff --git a/code/modules/surgery/organic_steps.dm b/code/modules/surgery/organic_steps.dm
index da03771a27..459a540f26 100644
--- a/code/modules/surgery/organic_steps.dm
+++ b/code/modules/surgery/organic_steps.dm
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 //make incision
 /datum/surgery_step/incise
 	name = "make incision"
-	implements = list(/obj/item/scalpel = 100, /obj/item/melee/transforming/energy/sword = 75, /obj/item/kitchen/knife = 65,
+	implements = list(TOOL_SCALPEL = 100, /obj/item/melee/transforming/energy/sword = 75, /obj/item/kitchen/knife = 65,
 		/obj/item/shard = 45, /obj/item = 30) // 30% success with any sharp item.
 	time = 16
 
@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@
 //clamp bleeders
 /datum/surgery_step/clamp_bleeders
 	name = "clamp bleeders"
-	implements = list(/obj/item/hemostat = 100, TOOL_WIRECUTTER = 60, /obj/item/stack/packageWrap = 35, /obj/item/stack/cable_coil = 15)
+	implements = list(TOOL_HEMOSTAT = 100, TOOL_WIRECUTTER = 60, /obj/item/stack/packageWrap = 35, /obj/item/stack/cable_coil = 15)
 	time = 24
 
 /datum/surgery_step/clamp_bleeders/preop(mob/user, mob/living/carbon/target, target_zone, obj/item/tool, datum/surgery/surgery)
@@ -45,7 +45,7 @@
 //retract skin
 /datum/surgery_step/retract_skin
 	name = "retract skin"
-	implements = list(/obj/item/retractor = 100, TOOL_SCREWDRIVER = 45, TOOL_WIRECUTTER = 35)
+	implements = list(TOOL_RETRACTOR = 100, TOOL_SCREWDRIVER = 45, TOOL_WIRECUTTER = 35)
 	time = 24
 
 /datum/surgery_step/retract_skin/preop(mob/user, mob/living/carbon/target, target_zone, obj/item/tool, datum/surgery/surgery)
@@ -58,7 +58,7 @@
 //close incision
 /datum/surgery_step/close
 	name = "mend incision"
-	implements = list(/obj/item/cautery = 100, /obj/item/gun/energy/laser = 90, TOOL_WELDER = 70,
+	implements = list(TOOL_CAUTERY = 100, /obj/item/gun/energy/laser = 90, TOOL_WELDER = 70,
 		/obj/item = 30) // 30% success with any hot item.
 	time = 24
 
@@ -81,9 +81,7 @@
 //saw bone
 /datum/surgery_step/saw
 	name = "saw bone"
-	implements = list(/obj/item/circular_saw = 100, /obj/item/melee/transforming/energy/sword/cyborg/saw = 100,
-		/obj/item/melee/arm_blade = 75, /obj/item/mounted_chainsaw = 65, /obj/item/twohanded/required/chainsaw = 50,
-		/obj/item/twohanded/fireaxe = 50, /obj/item/hatchet = 35, /obj/item/kitchen/knife/butcher = 25)
+	implements = list(TOOL_SAW = 100, /obj/item/melee/arm_blade = 75, /obj/item/twohanded/fireaxe = 50, /obj/item/hatchet = 35, /obj/item/kitchen/knife/butcher = 25)
 	time = 54
 
 /datum/surgery_step/saw/preop(mob/user, mob/living/carbon/target, target_zone, obj/item/tool, datum/surgery/surgery)
@@ -101,7 +99,7 @@
 //drill bone
 /datum/surgery_step/drill
 	name = "drill bone"
-	implements = list(/obj/item/surgicaldrill = 100, /obj/item/screwdriver/power = 80, /obj/item/pickaxe/drill = 60, /obj/item/mecha_parts/mecha_equipment/drill = 60, TOOL_SCREWDRIVER = 20)
+	implements = list(TOOL_DRILL = 100, /obj/item/screwdriver/power = 80, /obj/item/pickaxe/drill = 60, TOOL_SCREWDRIVER = 20)
 	time = 30
 
 /datum/surgery_step/drill/preop(mob/user, mob/living/carbon/target, target_zone, obj/item/tool, datum/surgery/surgery)
diff --git a/code/modules/surgery/plastic_surgery.dm b/code/modules/surgery/plastic_surgery.dm
index 39077ae235..fe22ffaede 100644
--- a/code/modules/surgery/plastic_surgery.dm
+++ b/code/modules/surgery/plastic_surgery.dm
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@
 //reshape_face
 /datum/surgery_step/reshape_face
 	name = "reshape face"
-	implements = list(/obj/item/scalpel = 100, /obj/item/kitchen/knife = 50, TOOL_WIRECUTTER = 35)
+	implements = list(TOOL_SCALPEL = 100, /obj/item/kitchen/knife = 50, TOOL_WIRECUTTER = 35)
 	time = 64
 
 /datum/surgery_step/reshape_face/preop(mob/user, mob/living/carbon/target, target_zone, obj/item/tool, datum/surgery/surgery)
@@ -48,4 +48,4 @@
 		"[user] screws up, disfiguring [target]'s appearance!",
 		"[user] finishes the operation on [target]'s face.")
 	ADD_TRAIT(target, TRAIT_DISFIGURED, TRAIT_GENERIC)
-	return FALSE 
+	return FALSE
diff --git a/code/modules/surgery/tools.dm b/code/modules/surgery/tools.dm
index db7445e0b0..0bc5460df8 100644
--- a/code/modules/surgery/tools.dm
+++ b/code/modules/surgery/tools.dm
@@ -7,16 +7,29 @@
 	item_flags = SURGICAL_TOOL
 	flags_1 = CONDUCT_1
 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_TINY
+	tool_behaviour = TOOL_RETRACTOR
+	toolspeed = 1
 
-/obj/item/retractor/adv
-	name = "Advanced Retractor"
-	desc = "A high-class, premium retractor, featuring precision crafted, silver-plated hook-ends and an electrum handle."
+/obj/item/retractor/advanced
+	name = "mechanical pinches"
+	desc = "An agglomerate of rods and gears."
 	icon = 'icons/obj/surgery.dmi'
-	icon_state = "retractor"
-	materials = list(MAT_METAL=6000, MAT_GLASS=3000)
-	flags_1 = CONDUCT_1
-	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_TINY
-	toolspeed = 0.65
+	icon_state = "retractor_a"
+	toolspeed = 0.7
+
+/obj/item/retractor/advanced/attack_self(mob/user)
+	playsound(get_turf(user), 'sound/items/change_drill.ogg', 50, TRUE)
+		if(tool_behaviour == TOOL_RETRACTOR)
+			tool_behaviour = TOOL_HEMOSTAT
+			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You configure the gears of [src], they are now in hemostat mode.</span>")
+			icon_state = "hemostat_a"
+		else
+			tool_behaviour = TOOL_RETRACTOR
+			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You configure the gears of [src], they are now in retractor mode.</span>")
+			icon_state = "retractor_a"
+
+/obj/item/retractor/advanced/examine()
+	. += " It resembles a retractor[tool_behaviour == TOOL_RETRACTOR ? "retractor" : "hemostat"]."
 
 /obj/item/retractor/augment
 	name = "retractor"
@@ -38,17 +51,8 @@
 	flags_1 = CONDUCT_1
 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_TINY
 	attack_verb = list("attacked", "pinched")
-
-/obj/item/hemostat/adv
-	name = "Advanced Hemostat"
-	desc = "An exceptionally fine pair of arterial forceps. These appear to be plated in electrum and feel soft to the touch."
-	icon = 'icons/obj/surgery.dmi'
-	icon_state = "hemostat"
-	materials = list(MAT_METAL=5000, MAT_GLASS=2500)
-	flags_1 = CONDUCT_1
-	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_TINY
-	toolspeed = 0.65
-	attack_verb = list("attacked", "pinched")
+	tool_behaviour = TOOL_HEMOSTAT
+	toolspeed = 1
 
 /obj/item/hemostat/augment
 	name = "hemostat"
@@ -72,17 +76,8 @@
 	flags_1 = CONDUCT_1
 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_TINY
 	attack_verb = list("burnt")
-
-/obj/item/cautery/adv
-	name = "Electrocautery"
-	desc = "A high-tech unipolar Electrocauter. This tiny device contains an extremely powerful microbattery that uses arcs of electricity to painlessly sear wounds shut. It seems to recharge with the user's body-heat. Wow!"
-	icon = 'icons/obj/surgery.dmi'
-	icon_state = "cautery"
-	materials = list(MAT_METAL=2500, MAT_GLASS=750)
-	flags_1 = CONDUCT_1
-	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_TINY
-	toolspeed = 0.5
-	attack_verb = list("burnt")
+	tool_behaviour = TOOL_CAUTERY
+	toolspeed = 1
 
 /obj/item/cautery/augment
 	name = "cautery"
@@ -110,22 +105,33 @@
 	force = 15
 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_NORMAL
 	attack_verb = list("drilled")
+	tool_behaviour = TOOL_DRILL
+	toolspeed = 1
 
-/obj/item/surgicaldrill/adv
-	name = "Surgical Autodrill"
-	desc = "With a diamond tip and built-in depth and safety sensors, this drill alerts the user before overpenetrating a patient's skull or tooth. There also appears to be a disable switch."
+/obj/item/surgicaldrill/advanced
+	name = "searing tool"
+	desc = "It projects a high power laser used for medical application."
 	icon = 'icons/obj/surgery.dmi'
-	icon_state = "drill"
-	lefthand_file = 'icons/mob/inhands/equipment/tools_lefthand.dmi'
-	righthand_file = 'icons/mob/inhands/equipment/tools_righthand.dmi'
-	hitsound = 'sound/weapons/circsawhit.ogg'
-	materials = list(MAT_METAL=10000, MAT_GLASS=6000)
-	flags_1 = CONDUCT_1
-	force = 13 //Damions are not ment for flesh cutting!
-	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_NORMAL
-	toolspeed = 0.65
-	attack_verb = list("drilled")
-	sharpness = IS_SHARP_ACCURATE // Were making them use a damion for this...
+	icon_state = "surgicaldrill_a"
+	hitsound = 'sound/items/welder.ogg'
+
+/obj/item/surgicaldrill/advanced/Initialize()
+	. = ..()
+	set_light(1)
+
+/obj/item/surgicaldrill/advanced/attack_self(mob/user)
+	playsound(get_turf(user), 'sound/weapons/tap.ogg', 50, TRUE)
+	if(tool_behaviour == TOOL_DRILL)
+		tool_behaviour = TOOL_CAUTERY
+		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You focus the lenses of [src], it is now in mending mode.</span>")
+		icon_state = "cautery_a"
+	else
+		tool_behaviour = TOOL_DRILL
+		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You dilate the lenses of [src], it is now in drilling mode.</span>")
+		icon_state = "surgicaldrill_a"
+
+/obj/item/surgicaldrill/advanced/examine()
+	. += " It's set to [tool_behaviour == TOOL_DRILL ? "drilling" : "mending"] mode."
 
 /obj/item/surgicaldrill/augment
 	name = "surgical drill"
@@ -159,30 +165,46 @@
 	attack_verb = list("attacked", "slashed", "stabbed", "sliced", "torn", "ripped", "diced", "cut")
 	hitsound = 'sound/weapons/bladeslice.ogg'
 	sharpness = IS_SHARP_ACCURATE
+	tool_behaviour = TOOL_SCALPEL
+	toolspeed = 1
 
 /obj/item/scalpel/Initialize()
 	. = ..()
 	AddComponent(/datum/component/butchering, 80 * toolspeed, 100, 0)
 
-/obj/item/scalpel/adv
-	name = "Precision Scalpel"
-	desc = "A perfectly balanced electrum scalpel with a silicon-coated edge to eliminate wear and tear."
+/obj/item/scalpel/advanced
+	name = "laser scalpel"
+	desc = "An advanced scalpel which uses laser technology to cut."
 	icon = 'icons/obj/surgery.dmi'
-	icon_state = "scalpel"
-	lefthand_file = 'icons/mob/inhands/equipment/medical_lefthand.dmi'
-	righthand_file = 'icons/mob/inhands/equipment/medical_righthand.dmi'
-	flags_1 = CONDUCT_1
-	force = 8
-	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_TINY
-	throwforce = 7
-	throw_speed = 3
-	throw_range = 6
-	materials = list(MAT_METAL=4000, MAT_GLASS=1000)
-	attack_verb = list("attacked", "slashed", "stabbed", "sliced", "torn", "ripped", "diced", "cut")
-	toolspeed = 0.65
-	hitsound = 'sound/weapons/bladeslice.ogg'
+	icon_state = "scalpel_a"
+	hitsound = 'sound/weapons/blade1.ogg'
+	force = 16
+	toolspeed = 0.7
+	light_color = LIGHT_COLOR_GREEN
 	sharpness = IS_SHARP_ACCURATE
 
+/obj/item/scalpel/advanced/Initialize()
+	. = ..()
+	set_light(1)
+
+/obj/item/scalpel/advanced/attack_self(mob/user)
+	playsound(get_turf(user), 'sound/machines/click.ogg', 50, TRUE)
+		if(tool_behaviour == TOOL_SCALPEL)
+			tool_behaviour = TOOL_SAW
+			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You increase the power of [src], now it can cut bones.</span>")
+			set_light(2)
+				force += 1 //we don't want to ruin sharpened stuff
+		icon_state = "saw_a"
+		else
+			tool_behaviour = TOOL_SCALPEL
+			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You lower the power of [src], it can no longer cut bones.</span>")
+			set_light(1)
+			force -= 1
+			icon_state = "scalpel_a"
+
+/obj/item/scalpel/advanced/examine()
+	. += " It's set to [tool_behaviour == TOOL_SCALPEL ? "scalpel" : "saw"] mode."
+
 /obj/item/scalpel/augment
 	name = "scalpel"
 	desc = "Ultra-sharp blade attached directly to your bone for extra-accuracy."
@@ -224,30 +246,13 @@
 	materials = list(MAT_METAL=10000, MAT_GLASS=6000)
 	attack_verb = list("attacked", "slashed", "sawed", "cut")
 	sharpness = IS_SHARP
+	tool_behaviour = TOOL_SAW
+	toolspeed = 1
 
 /obj/item/circular_saw/Initialize()
 	. = ..()
 	AddComponent(/datum/component/butchering, 40 * toolspeed, 100, 5, 'sound/weapons/circsawhit.ogg') //saws are very accurate and fast at butchering
 
-/obj/item/circular_saw/adv
-	name = "Diamond-Grit Circular Saw"
-	desc = "For those Assistants with REALLY thick skulls."
-	icon = 'icons/obj/surgery.dmi'
-	icon_state = "saw"
-	lefthand_file = 'icons/mob/inhands/equipment/medical_lefthand.dmi'
-	righthand_file = 'icons/mob/inhands/equipment/medical_righthand.dmi'
-	hitsound = 'sound/weapons/circsawhit.ogg'
-	throwhitsound =  'sound/weapons/pierce.ogg'
-	flags_1 = CONDUCT_1
-	force = 13
-	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_NORMAL
-	throwforce = 6
-	throw_speed = 1
-	throw_range = 3
-	materials = list(MAT_METAL=10000, MAT_GLASS=6000)
-	attack_verb = list("attacked", "slashed", "sawed", "cut")
-	toolspeed = 0.65
-	sharpness = IS_SHARP
 
 /obj/item/circular_saw/augment
 	name = "circular saw"
@@ -332,7 +337,7 @@
 	icon_state = "spectrometer"
 	item_flags = NOBLUDGEON
 	var/list/advanced_surgeries = list()
-	
+
 /obj/item/surgical_processor/afterattack(obj/item/O, mob/user, proximity)
 	. = ..()
 	if(!proximity)
diff --git a/icons/obj/surgery.dmi b/icons/obj/surgery.dmi
index eed8ee64e7..9f17cc544f 100755
Binary files a/icons/obj/surgery.dmi and b/icons/obj/surgery.dmi differ
diff --git a/tgstation.dme b/tgstation.dme
index cceeb1f915..cbdf193f28 100755
--- a/tgstation.dme
+++ b/tgstation.dme
@@ -517,7 +517,6 @@
 #include "code\game\atoms.dm"
 #include "code\game\atoms_movable.dm"
 #include "code\game\communications.dm"
-#include "code\game\data_huds.dm"
 #include "code\game\say.dm"
 #include "code\game\shuttle_engines.dm"
 #include "code\game\sound.dm"