code folder. 221 files changed wew

code/__DEFINES/maps.dm

@@ -77,6 +77,7 @@ Last space-z level = empty
 #define CAMERA_LOCK_CENTCOM 4
 #define CAMERA_LOCK_REEBE 8
 
+
 //Ruin Generation
 
 #define PLACEMENT_TRIES 100 //How many times we try to fit the ruin somewhere until giving up (really should just swap to some packing algo)

code/__DEFINES/tools.dm

@@ -5,3 +5,8 @@
 #define TOOL_WIRECUTTER 	"wirecutter"
 #define TOOL_WRENCH 		"wrench"
 #define TOOL_WELDER 		"welder"
+
+
+// If delay between the start and the end of tool operation is less than MIN_TOOL_SOUND_DELAY,
+// tool sound is only played when op is started. If not, it's played twice.
+#define MIN_TOOL_SOUND_DELAY 20

code/__DEFINES/traits.dm

@@ -21,6 +21,7 @@
 #define TRAIT_PUSHIMMUNE		"push_immunity"
 #define TRAIT_SHOCKIMMUNE		"shock_immunity"
 
+
 // common trait sources
 #define TRAIT_GENERIC "generic"
 #define EYE_DAMAGE "eye_damage"

code/__HELPERS/game.dm

@@ -319,9 +319,10 @@
 			break
 
 /proc/get_mob_by_key(key)
+	var/ckey = ckey(key)
 	for(var/i in GLOB.player_list)
 		var/mob/M = i
-		if(M.ckey == lowertext(key))
+		if(M.ckey == ckey)
 			return M
 	return null
 

code/__HELPERS/heap.dm

@@ -38,7 +38,6 @@
 
 	while(parent > 0 && (call(cmp)(L[index],L[parent]) > 0))
 		L.Swap(index,parent)
-
 		index = parent
 		parent = round(index * 0.5)
 
@@ -68,6 +67,7 @@
 //Replaces a given node so it verify the heap condition
 /datum/Heap/proc/ReSort(atom/A)
 	var/index = L.Find(A)
+
 	Swim(index)
 	Sink(index)
 

code/_globalvars/genetics.dm

@@ -25,4 +25,4 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(global_mutations) // list of hidden mutation things
 
 GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(bad_mutations)
 GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(good_mutations)
-GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(not_good_mutations)
+GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(not_good_mutations)

code/datums/components/decals/blood.dm

@@ -24,6 +24,7 @@
 	//try to find a pre-processed blood-splatter. otherwise, make a new one
 	var/index = "[REF(icon)]-[icon_state]"
 	pic = blood_splatter_appearances[index]
+
 	if(!pic)
 		var/icon/blood_splatter_icon = icon(initial(I.icon), initial(I.icon_state), , 1)		//we only want to apply blood-splatters to the initial icon_state for each object
 		blood_splatter_icon.Blend("#fff", ICON_ADD) 			//fills the icon_state with white (except where it's transparent)

code/datums/helper_datums/construction_datum.dm

@@ -23,33 +23,46 @@
 		set_desc(steps.len)
 	return
 
-/datum/construction/proc/action(atom/used_atom,mob/user)
+/datum/construction/proc/action(obj/item/I, mob/user)
 	return
 
-/datum/construction/proc/check_step(atom/used_atom,mob/user) //check last step only
-	var/valid_step = is_right_key(used_atom)
+/datum/construction/proc/check_step(obj/item/I, mob/user) //check last step only
+	var/valid_step = is_right_key(I)
 	if(valid_step)
-		if(custom_action(valid_step, used_atom, user))
+		if(custom_action(valid_step, I, user))
 			next_step()
 			return 1
 	return 0
 
-/datum/construction/proc/is_right_key(atom/used_atom) // returns current step num if used_atom is of the right type.
+/datum/construction/proc/is_right_key(obj/item/I) // returns current step num if I is of the right type.
 	var/list/L = steps[steps.len]
-	if(istype(used_atom, L["key"]))
+	if(check_used_item(I, L["key"]))
 		return steps.len
 	return 0
 
-/datum/construction/proc/custom_action(step, used_atom, user)
+/datum/construction/proc/check_used_item(obj/item/I, key)
+	if(!key)
+		return FALSE
+
+	if(ispath(key) && istype(I, key))
+		return TRUE
+
+	else if(I.tool_behaviour == key)
+		return TRUE
+
+	return FALSE
+
+
+/datum/construction/proc/custom_action(step, obj/item/I, user)
 	return 1
 
-/datum/construction/proc/check_all_steps(atom/used_atom,mob/user) //check all steps, remove matching one.
+/datum/construction/proc/check_all_steps(obj/item/I, mob/user) //check all steps, remove matching one.
 	for(var/i=1;i<=steps.len;i++)
-		var/list/L = steps[i];
-		if(istype(used_atom, L["key"]))
-			if(custom_action(i, used_atom, user))
-				steps[i]=null;//stupid byond list from list removal...
-				listclearnulls(steps);
+		var/list/L = steps[i]
+		if(check_used_item(I, L["key"]))
+			if(custom_action(i, I, user))
+				steps[i] = null//stupid byond list from list removal...
+				listclearnulls(steps)
 				if(!steps.len)
 					spawn_result()
 				return 1
@@ -76,6 +89,9 @@
 	holder.desc = step["desc"]
 	return
 
+/datum/construction/proc/drop_location()
+	return holder.drop_location()
+
 /datum/construction/reversible
 	var/index
 
@@ -92,21 +108,21 @@
 		set_desc(index)
 	return
 
-/datum/construction/reversible/is_right_key(atom/used_atom) // returns index step
+/datum/construction/reversible/is_right_key(obj/item/I) // returns index step
 	var/list/L = steps[index]
-	if(istype(used_atom, L["key"]))
+	if(check_used_item(I, L["key"]))
 		return FORWARD //to the first step -> forward
-	else if(L["backkey"] && istype(used_atom, L["backkey"]))
+	else if(check_used_item(I, L["backkey"]))
 		return BACKWARD //to the last step -> backwards
-	return 0
+	return FALSE
 
-/datum/construction/reversible/check_step(atom/used_atom,mob/user)
-	var/diff = is_right_key(used_atom)
+/datum/construction/reversible/check_step(obj/item/I, mob/user)
+	var/diff = is_right_key(I)
 	if(diff)
-		if(custom_action(index, diff, used_atom, user))
+		if(custom_action(index, diff, I, user))
 			update_index(diff)
 			return 1
 	return 0
 
-/datum/construction/reversible/custom_action(index, diff, used_atom, user)
+/datum/construction/reversible/custom_action(index, diff, obj/item/I, user)
 	return 1

code/datums/shuttles.dm

@@ -87,7 +87,6 @@
 	description = "A respectable mid-sized shuttle that first saw service shuttling Nanotrasen crew to and from their asteroid belt embedded facilities."
 	credit_cost = 3000
 
-
 /datum/map_template/shuttle/emergency/bar
 	suffix = "bar"
 	name = "The Emergency Escape Bar"
@@ -110,18 +109,6 @@
 	admin_notes = "This shuttle will likely crush escape, killing anyone there."
 	credit_cost = -5000
 
-/datum/map_template/shuttle/emergency/saltmine
-	suffix = "saltmine"
-	name = "The Saltmine"
-	description = "Contains everything that upsets you."
-	admin_notes = "Don't forget: You're here forever."
-	credit_cost = 5000
-
-/datum/map_template/shuttle/emergency/saltmine/prerequisites_met()
-	if("revenant" in SSshuttle.shuttle_purchase_requirements_met)
-		return TRUE
-	return FALSE
-
 /datum/map_template/shuttle/emergency/luxury
 	suffix = "luxury"
 	name = "Luxury Shuttle"

code/datums/wires/wires.dm

@@ -1,15 +1,15 @@
 #define MAXIMUM_EMP_WIRES 3
 
 /proc/is_wire_tool(obj/item/I)
-	if(istype(I, /obj/item/device/multitool))
-		return TRUE
-	if(istype(I, /obj/item/wirecutters))
+	if(!I)
+		return
+
+	if(I.tool_behaviour == TOOL_WIRECUTTER || I.tool_behaviour == TOOL_MULTITOOL)
 		return TRUE
 	if(istype(I, /obj/item/device/assembly))
 		var/obj/item/device/assembly/A = I
 		if(A.attachable)
 			return TRUE
-	return
 
 /atom
 	var/datum/wires/wires = null
@@ -244,29 +244,34 @@
 		return
 	var/target_wire = params["wire"]
 	var/mob/living/L = usr
-	var/obj/item/I = L.get_active_held_item()
+	var/obj/item/I
 	switch(action)
 		if("cut")
-			if(istype(I, /obj/item/wirecutters) || IsAdminGhost(usr))
-				playsound(holder, I.usesound, 20, 1)
+			I = L.is_holding_tool_quality(TOOL_WIRECUTTER)
+			if(I || IsAdminGhost(usr))
+				if(I)
+					I.play_tool_sound(src, 20)
 				cut_color(target_wire)
 				. = TRUE
 			else
 				to_chat(L, "<span class='warning'>You need wirecutters!</span>")
 		if("pulse")
-			if(istype(I, /obj/item/device/multitool) || IsAdminGhost(usr))
-				playsound(holder, 'sound/weapons/empty.ogg', 20, 1)
+			I = L.is_holding_tool_quality(TOOL_MULTITOOL)
+			if(I || IsAdminGhost(usr))
+				if(I)
+					I.play_tool_sound(src, 20)
 				pulse_color(target_wire, L)
 				. = TRUE
 			else
 				to_chat(L, "<span class='warning'>You need a multitool!</span>")
 		if("attach")
 			if(is_attached(target_wire))
-				var/obj/item/O = detach_assembly(target_wire)
-				if(O)
-					L.put_in_hands(O)
+				I = detach_assembly(target_wire)
+				if(I)
+					L.put_in_hands(I)
 					. = TRUE
 			else
+				I = L.get_active_held_item()
 				if(istype(I, /obj/item/device/assembly))
 					var/obj/item/device/assembly/A = I
 					if(A.attachable)

code/game/atoms.dm

@@ -534,38 +534,38 @@
 // Tool behavior procedure. Redirects to tool-specific procs by default.
 // You can override it to catch all tool interactions, for use in complex deconstruction procs.
 // Just don't forget to return ..() in the end.
-/atom/proc/tool_act(mob/living/user, obj/item/tool, tool_type)
+/atom/proc/tool_act(mob/living/user, obj/item/I, tool_type)
 	switch(tool_type)
 		if(TOOL_CROWBAR)
-			return crowbar_act(user, tool)
+			return crowbar_act(user, I)
 		if(TOOL_MULTITOOL)
-			return multitool_act(user, tool)
+			return multitool_act(user, I)
 		if(TOOL_SCREWDRIVER)
-			return screwdriver_act(user, tool)
+			return screwdriver_act(user, I)
 		if(TOOL_WRENCH)
-			return wrench_act(user, tool)
+			return wrench_act(user, I)
 		if(TOOL_WIRECUTTER)
-			return wirecutter_act(user, tool)
+			return wirecutter_act(user, I)
 		if(TOOL_WELDER)
-			return welder_act(user, tool)
+			return welder_act(user, I)
 
 // Tool-specific behavior procs. To be overridden in subtypes.
-/atom/proc/crowbar_act(mob/living/user, obj/item/tool)
+/atom/proc/crowbar_act(mob/living/user, obj/item/I)
 	return
 
-/atom/proc/multitool_act(mob/living/user, obj/item/tool)
+/atom/proc/multitool_act(mob/living/user, obj/item/I)
 	return
 
-/atom/proc/screwdriver_act(mob/living/user, obj/item/tool)
+/atom/proc/screwdriver_act(mob/living/user, obj/item/I)
 	return
 
-/atom/proc/wrench_act(mob/living/user, obj/item/tool)
+/atom/proc/wrench_act(mob/living/user, obj/item/I)
 	return
 
-/atom/proc/wirecutter_act(mob/living/user, obj/item/tool)
+/atom/proc/wirecutter_act(mob/living/user, obj/item/I)
 	return
 
-/atom/proc/welder_act(mob/living/user, obj/item/tool)
+/atom/proc/welder_act(mob/living/user, obj/item/I)
 	return
 
 /atom/proc/GenerateTag()

code/game/machinery/PDApainter.dm

@@ -80,21 +80,19 @@
 		update_icon()
 
 	else if(istype(O, /obj/item/weldingtool) && user.a_intent != INTENT_HARM)
-		var/obj/item/weldingtool/WT = O
 		if(stat & BROKEN)
-			if(WT.remove_fuel(0,user))
-				user.visible_message("[user] is repairing [src].", \
-								"<span class='notice'>You begin repairing [src]...</span>", \
-								"<span class='italics'>You hear welding.</span>")
-				playsound(loc, WT.usesound, 40, 1)
-				if(do_after(user,40*WT.toolspeed, 1, target = src))
-					if(!WT.isOn() || !(stat & BROKEN))
-						return
-					to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You repair [src].</span>")
-					playsound(loc, 'sound/items/welder2.ogg', 50, 1)
-					stat &= ~BROKEN
-					obj_integrity = max_integrity
-					update_icon()
+			if(!O.tool_start_check(user, amount=0))
+				return
+			user.visible_message("[user] is repairing [src].", \
+							"<span class='notice'>You begin repairing [src]...</span>", \
+							"<span class='italics'>You hear welding.</span>")
+			if(O.use_tool(src, user, 40, volume=50))
+				if(!(stat & BROKEN))
+					return
+				to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You repair [src].</span>")
+				stat &= ~BROKEN
+				obj_integrity = max_integrity
+				update_icon()
 		else
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>[src] does not need repairs.</span>")
 	else

code/game/machinery/_machinery.dm

@@ -290,18 +290,17 @@ Class Procs:
 /obj/machinery/proc/RefreshParts() //Placeholder proc for machines that are built using frames.
 	return
 
-/obj/machinery/proc/default_pry_open(obj/item/crowbar/C)
-	. = !(state_open || panel_open || is_operational() || (flags_1 & NODECONSTRUCT_1)) && istype(C)
+/obj/machinery/proc/default_pry_open(obj/item/I)
+	. = !(state_open || panel_open || is_operational() || (flags_1 & NODECONSTRUCT_1)) && I.tool_behaviour == TOOL_CROWBAR
 	if(.)
-		playsound(loc, C.usesound, 50, 1)
+		I.play_tool_sound(src, 50)
 		visible_message("<span class='notice'>[usr] pries open \the [src].</span>", "<span class='notice'>You pry open \the [src].</span>")
 		open_machine()
-		return 1
 
-/obj/machinery/proc/default_deconstruction_crowbar(obj/item/crowbar/C, ignore_panel = 0)
-	. = istype(C) && (panel_open || ignore_panel) &&  !(flags_1 & NODECONSTRUCT_1)
+/obj/machinery/proc/default_deconstruction_crowbar(obj/item/I, ignore_panel = 0)
+	. = (panel_open || ignore_panel) && !(flags_1 & NODECONSTRUCT_1) && I.tool_behaviour == TOOL_CROWBAR
 	if(.)
-		playsound(loc, C.usesound, 50, 1)
+		I.play_tool_sound(src, 50)
 		deconstruct(TRUE)
 
 /obj/machinery/deconstruct(disassembled = TRUE)
@@ -337,9 +336,9 @@ Class Procs:
 		update_icon()
 		updateUsrDialog()
 
-/obj/machinery/proc/default_deconstruction_screwdriver(mob/user, icon_state_open, icon_state_closed, obj/item/screwdriver/S)
-	if(istype(S) &&  !(flags_1 & NODECONSTRUCT_1))
-		playsound(loc, S.usesound, 50, 1)
+/obj/machinery/proc/default_deconstruction_screwdriver(mob/user, icon_state_open, icon_state_closed, obj/item/I)
+	if(!(flags_1 & NODECONSTRUCT_1) && I.tool_behaviour == TOOL_SCREWDRIVER)
+		I.play_tool_sound(src, 50)
 		if(!panel_open)
 			panel_open = TRUE
 			icon_state = icon_state_open
@@ -351,9 +350,9 @@ Class Procs:
 		return 1
 	return 0
 
-/obj/machinery/proc/default_change_direction_wrench(mob/user, obj/item/wrench/W)
-	if(panel_open && istype(W))
-		playsound(loc, W.usesound, 50, 1)
+/obj/machinery/proc/default_change_direction_wrench(mob/user, obj/item/I)
+	if(panel_open && I.tool_behaviour == TOOL_WRENCH)
+		I.play_tool_sound(src, 50)
 		setDir(turn(dir,-90))
 		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You rotate [src].</span>")
 		return 1
@@ -365,20 +364,20 @@ Class Procs:
 		return FAILED_UNFASTEN
 	return SUCCESSFUL_UNFASTEN
 
-/obj/proc/default_unfasten_wrench(mob/user, obj/item/wrench/W, time = 20) //try to unwrench an object in a WONDERFUL DYNAMIC WAY
-	if(istype(W) && !(flags_1 & NODECONSTRUCT_1))
+/obj/proc/default_unfasten_wrench(mob/user, obj/item/I, time = 20) //try to unwrench an object in a WONDERFUL DYNAMIC WAY
+	if(!(flags_1 & NODECONSTRUCT_1) && I.tool_behaviour == TOOL_WRENCH)
 		var/can_be_unfasten = can_be_unfasten_wrench(user)
 		if(!can_be_unfasten || can_be_unfasten == FAILED_UNFASTEN)
 			return can_be_unfasten
 		if(time)
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You begin [anchored ? "un" : ""]securing [src]...</span>")
-		playsound(loc, W.usesound, 50, 1)
+		I.play_tool_sound(src, 50)
 		var/prev_anchored = anchored
 		//as long as we're the same anchored state and we're either on a floor or are anchored, toggle our anchored state
-		if(!time || do_after(user, time*W.toolspeed, target = src, extra_checks = CALLBACK(src, .proc/unfasten_wrench_check, prev_anchored, user)))
+		if(I.use_tool(src, user, time, extra_checks = CALLBACK(src, .proc/unfasten_wrench_check, prev_anchored, user)))
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You [anchored ? "un" : ""]secure [src].</span>")
 			anchored = !anchored
-			playsound(loc, 'sound/items/deconstruct.ogg', 50, 1)
+			playsound(src, 'sound/items/deconstruct.ogg', 50, 1)
 			return SUCCESSFUL_UNFASTEN
 		return FAILED_UNFASTEN
 	return CANT_UNFASTEN

code/game/machinery/announcement_system.dm

@@ -61,7 +61,7 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(announcement_systems)
 
 /obj/machinery/announcement_system/attackby(obj/item/P, mob/user, params)
 	if(istype(P, /obj/item/screwdriver))
-		playsound(src.loc, P.usesound, 50, 1)
+		P.play_tool_sound(src)
 		panel_open = !panel_open
 		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You [panel_open ? "open" : "close"] the maintenance hatch of [src].</span>")
 		update_icon()

code/game/machinery/aug_manipulator.dm

@@ -74,21 +74,21 @@
 			update_icon()
 
 	else if(istype(O, /obj/item/weldingtool) && user.a_intent != INTENT_HARM)
-		var/obj/item/weldingtool/WT = O
 		if(obj_integrity < max_integrity)
-			if(WT.remove_fuel(0,user))
-				user.visible_message("[user] begins repairing [src].", \
-								"<span class='notice'>You begin repairing [src]...</span>", \
-								"<span class='italics'>You hear welding.</span>")
-				playsound(src, WT.usesound, 40, 1)
-				if(do_after(user,40*WT.toolspeed, TRUE, target = src))
-					if(!WT.isOn() || !(stat & BROKEN))
-						return
-					to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You repair [src].</span>")
-					playsound(src, 'sound/items/welder2.ogg', 50, 1)
-					stat &= ~BROKEN
-					obj_integrity = max(obj_integrity, max_integrity)
-					update_icon()
+			if(!O.tool_start_check(user, amount=0))
+				return
+
+			user.visible_message("[user] begins repairing [src].", \
+				"<span class='notice'>You begin repairing [src]...</span>", \
+				"<span class='italics'>You hear welding.</span>")
+
+			if(O.use_tool(src, user, 40, volume=50))
+				if(!(stat & BROKEN))
+					return
+				to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You repair [src].</span>")
+				stat &= ~BROKEN
+				obj_integrity = max(obj_integrity, max_integrity)
+				update_icon()
 		else
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>[src] does not need repairs.</span>")
 	else

code/game/machinery/buttons.dm

@@ -87,8 +87,8 @@
 
 		if(!device && !board && istype(W, /obj/item/wrench))
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You start unsecuring the button frame...</span>")
-			playsound(loc, W.usesound, 50, 1)
-			if(do_after(user, 40*W.toolspeed, target = src))
+			W.play_tool_sound(src)
+			if(W.use_tool(src, user, 40))
 				to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You unsecure the button frame.</span>")
 				transfer_fingerprints_to(new /obj/item/wallframe/button(get_turf(src)))
 				playsound(loc, 'sound/items/deconstruct.ogg', 50, 1)

code/game/machinery/camera/camera.dm

@@ -139,7 +139,7 @@
 	if(istype(W, /obj/item/screwdriver))
 		panel_open = !panel_open
 		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You screw the camera's panel [panel_open ? "open" : "closed"].</span>")
-		playsound(src.loc, W.usesound, 50, 1)
+		W.play_tool_sound(src)
 		return
 
 	if(panel_open)
@@ -367,19 +367,16 @@
 
 	return null
 
-/obj/machinery/camera/proc/weld(obj/item/weldingtool/WT, mob/living/user)
+/obj/machinery/camera/proc/weld(obj/item/weldingtool/W, mob/living/user)
 	if(busy)
 		return FALSE
-	if(!WT.remove_fuel(0, user))
+	if(!W.tool_start_check(user, amount=0))
 		return FALSE
 
 	to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You start to weld [src]...</span>")
-	playsound(src.loc, WT.usesound, 50, 1)
 	busy = TRUE
-	if(do_after(user, 100*WT.toolspeed, target = src))
+	if(W.use_tool(src, user, 100, volume=50))
 		busy = FALSE
-		if(!WT.isOn())
-			return FALSE
 		return TRUE
 	busy = FALSE
 	return FALSE

code/game/machinery/camera/camera_assembly.dm

@@ -81,7 +81,7 @@
 	var/obj/U = locate(/obj) in upgrades
 	if(U)
 		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You unattach an upgrade from the assembly.</span>")
-		playsound(src, tool.usesound, 50, 1)
+		tool.play_tool_sound(src)
 		U.forceMove(drop_location())
 		upgrades -= U
 	return TRUE
@@ -90,7 +90,7 @@
 	if(state != 3)
 		return FALSE
 
-	playsound(src, tool.usesound, 50, 1)
+	tool.play_tool_sound(src)
 	var/input = stripped_input(user, "Which networks would you like to connect this camera to? Separate networks with a comma. No Spaces!\nFor example: SS13,Security,Secret ", "Set Network", "SS13")
 	if(!input)
 		to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>No input found, please hang up and try your call again!</span>")
@@ -109,35 +109,32 @@
 	C.c_tag = "[A.name] ([rand(1, 999)])"
 	return TRUE
 
-/obj/structure/camera_assembly/wirecutter_act(mob/user, obj/item/tool)
+/obj/structure/camera_assembly/wirecutter_act(mob/user, obj/item/I)
 	if(state != 3)
 		return FALSE
 
-	new /obj/item/stack/cable_coil(get_turf(src), 2)
-	playsound(src, tool.usesound, 50, 1)
+	new /obj/item/stack/cable_coil(drop_location(), 2)
+	I.play_tool_sound(src)
 	to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You cut the wires from the circuits.</span>")
 	state = 2
 	return TRUE
 
-/obj/structure/camera_assembly/wrench_act(mob/user, obj/item/tool)
+/obj/structure/camera_assembly/wrench_act(mob/user, obj/item/I)
 	if(state != 1)
 		return FALSE
-	playsound(src, tool.usesound, 50, 1)
+	I.play_tool_sound(src)
 	to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You unattach the assembly from its place.</span>")
-	new /obj/item/wallframe/camera(get_turf(src))
+	new /obj/item/wallframe/camera(drop_location())
 	qdel(src)
 	return TRUE
 
-/obj/structure/camera_assembly/proc/weld(obj/item/weldingtool/WT, mob/living/user)
-	if(!WT.remove_fuel(0, user))
-		return 0
+/obj/structure/camera_assembly/proc/weld(obj/item/weldingtool/W, mob/living/user)
+	if(!W.tool_start_check(user, amount=0))
+		return FALSE
 	to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You start to weld \the [src]...</span>")
-	playsound(src.loc, WT.usesound, 50, 1)
-	if(do_after(user, 20*WT.toolspeed, target = src))
-		if(WT.isOn())
-			playsound(loc, 'sound/items/welder2.ogg', 50, 1)
-			return 1
-	return 0
+	if(W.use_tool(src, user, 20, volume=50))
+		return TRUE
+	return FALSE
 
 /obj/structure/camera_assembly/deconstruct(disassembled = TRUE)
 	if(!(flags_1 & NODECONSTRUCT_1))

code/game/machinery/cell_charger.dm

@@ -125,4 +125,4 @@
 	charging.give(charge_rate)	//this is 2558, efficient batteries exist
 
 	updateicon()
- 
+ 

code/game/machinery/computer/_computer.dm

@@ -69,14 +69,13 @@
 	update_icon()
 	return
 
-/obj/machinery/computer/attackby(obj/item/I, mob/user, params)
-	if(istype(I, /obj/item/screwdriver) && circuit && !(flags_1&NODECONSTRUCT_1))
-		playsound(src.loc, I.usesound, 50, 1)
-		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'> You start to disconnect the monitor...</span>")
-		if(do_after(user, 20*I.toolspeed, target = src))
+/obj/machinery/computer/screwdriver_act(mob/living/user, obj/item/I)
+	if(circuit && !(flags_1&NODECONSTRUCT_1))
+		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You start to disconnect the monitor...</span>")
+		if(I.use_tool(src, user, 20, volume=50))
 			deconstruct(TRUE, user)
-	else
-		return ..()
+	return TRUE
+
 
 /obj/machinery/computer/play_attack_sound(damage_amount, damage_type = BRUTE, damage_flag = 0)
 	switch(damage_type)

code/game/machinery/computer/apc_control.dm

@@ -105,12 +105,6 @@
 				authenticated = TRUE
 				auth_id = "[ID.registered_name] ([ID.assignment])"
 				log_activity("logged in")
-		if(!authenticated) //Check for emags
-			var/obj/item/card/emag/E = usr.get_active_held_item()
-			if(E && istype(E) && usr.Adjacent(src))
-				to_chat(usr, "<span class='warning'>You bypass [src]'s access requirements using your emag.</span>")
-				authenticated = TRUE
-				log_activity("logged in") //Auth ID doesn't change, hinting that it was illicit
 	if(href_list["log_out"])
 		log_activity("logged out")
 		authenticated = FALSE
@@ -193,12 +187,15 @@
 	interact(usr) //Refresh the UI after a filter changes
 
 /obj/machinery/computer/apc_control/emag_act(mob/user)
-	if(obj_flags & EMAGGED)
-		return
-	user.visible_message("<span class='warning'>You emag [src], disabling precise logging and allowing you to clear logs.</span>")
-	log_game("[key_name(user)] emagged [src] at [get_area(src)], disabling operator tracking.")
+	if(!authenticated) 
+		to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>You bypass [src]'s access requirements using your emag.</span>")
+		authenticated = TRUE
+		log_activity("logged in")
+	else if(!(obj_flags & EMAGGED))
+		user.visible_message("<span class='warning'>You emag [src], disabling precise logging and allowing you to clear logs.</span>")
+		log_game("[key_name(user)] emagged [src] at [get_area(src)], disabling operator tracking.")
+		obj_flags |= EMAGGED
 	playsound(src, "sparks", 50, 1)
-	obj_flags |= EMAGGED
 
 /obj/machinery/computer/apc_control/proc/log_activity(log_text)
 	var/op_string = operator && !(obj_flags & EMAGGED) ? operator : "\[NULL OPERATOR\]"

code/game/machinery/computer/arcade.dm

@@ -47,7 +47,9 @@
 		/obj/item/toy/windupToolbox								= 2,
 		/obj/item/toy/clockwork_watch							= 2,
 		/obj/item/toy/toy_dagger								= 2,
-		/obj/item/extendohand/acme								= 1)
+		/obj/item/extendohand/acme								= 1,
+		/obj/item/hot_potato/harmless/toy						= 1,
+		/obj/item/card/emagfake									= 1)
 
 	light_color = LIGHT_COLOR_GREEN
 

code/game/machinery/computer/buildandrepair.dm

@@ -8,24 +8,18 @@
 	switch(state)
 		if(0)
 			if(istype(P, /obj/item/wrench))
-				playsound(src, P.usesound, 50, 1)
 				to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You start wrenching the frame into place...</span>")
-				if(do_after(user, 20*P.toolspeed, target = src))
+				if(P.use_tool(src, user, 20, volume=50))
 					to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You wrench the frame into place.</span>")
 					anchored = TRUE
 					state = 1
 				return
 			if(istype(P, /obj/item/weldingtool))
-				var/obj/item/weldingtool/WT = P
-				if(!WT.remove_fuel(0, user))
-					if(!WT.isOn())
-						to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>[WT] must be on to complete this task!</span>")
+				if(!P.tool_start_check(user, amount=0))
 					return
-				playsound(src, P.usesound, 50, 1)
+
 				to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You start deconstructing the frame...</span>")
-				if(do_after(user, 20*P.toolspeed, target = src))
-					if(!src || !WT.isOn())
-						return
+				if(P.use_tool(src, user, 20, volume=50))
 					to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You deconstruct the frame.</span>")
 					var/obj/item/stack/sheet/metal/M = new (drop_location(), 5)
 					M.add_fingerprint(user)
@@ -33,9 +27,8 @@
 				return
 		if(1)
 			if(istype(P, /obj/item/wrench))
-				playsound(src, P.usesound, 50, 1)
 				to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You start to unfasten the frame...</span>")
-				if(do_after(user, 20*P.toolspeed, target = src))
+				if(P.use_tool(src, user, 20, volume=50))
 					to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You unfasten the frame.</span>")
 					anchored = FALSE
 					state = 0
@@ -54,13 +47,13 @@
 				to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>This frame does not accept circuit boards of this type!</span>")
 				return
 			if(istype(P, /obj/item/screwdriver) && circuit)
-				playsound(src, P.usesound, 50, 1)
+				P.play_tool_sound(src)
 				to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You screw [circuit] into place.</span>")
 				state = 2
 				icon_state = "2"
 				return
 			if(istype(P, /obj/item/crowbar) && circuit)
-				playsound(src, P.usesound, 50, 1)
+				P.play_tool_sound(src)
 				to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You remove [circuit].</span>")
 				state = 1
 				icon_state = "0"
@@ -70,54 +63,47 @@
 				return
 		if(2)
 			if(istype(P, /obj/item/screwdriver) && circuit)
-				playsound(src, P.usesound, 50, 1)
+				P.play_tool_sound(src)
 				to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You unfasten the circuit board.</span>")
 				state = 1
 				icon_state = "1"
 				return
 			if(istype(P, /obj/item/stack/cable_coil))
-				var/obj/item/stack/cable_coil/C = P
-				if(C.get_amount() >= 5)
-					playsound(src, 'sound/items/deconstruct.ogg', 50, 1)
-					to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You start adding cables to the frame...</span>")
-					if(do_after(user, 20*P.toolspeed, target = src))
-						if(C.get_amount() >= 5 && state == 2)
-							C.use(5)
-							to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You add cables to the frame.</span>")
-							state = 3
-							icon_state = "3"
-				else
-					to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>You need five lengths of cable to wire the frame!</span>")
+				if(!P.tool_start_check(user, amount=5))
+					return
+				to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You start adding cables to the frame...</span>")
+				if(P.use_tool(src, user, 20, volume=50, amount=5))
+					if(state != 2)
+						return
+					to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You add cables to the frame.</span>")
+					state = 3
+					icon_state = "3"
 				return
 		if(3)
 			if(istype(P, /obj/item/wirecutters))
-				playsound(src, P.usesound, 50, 1)
+				P.play_tool_sound(src)
 				to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You remove the cables.</span>")
 				state = 2
 				icon_state = "2"
-				var/obj/item/stack/cable_coil/A = new (drop_location())
-				A.amount = 5
+				var/obj/item/stack/cable_coil/A = new (drop_location(), 5)
 				A.add_fingerprint(user)
 				return
 
 			if(istype(P, /obj/item/stack/sheet/glass))
-				var/obj/item/stack/sheet/glass/G = P
-				if(G.get_amount() < 2)
-					to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>You need two glass sheets to continue construction!</span>")
+				if(!P.tool_start_check(user, amount=2))
 					return
-				else
-					playsound(src, 'sound/items/deconstruct.ogg', 50, 1)
-					to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You start to put in the glass panel...</span>")
-					if(do_after(user, 20, target = src))
-						if(G.get_amount() >= 2 && state == 3)
-							G.use(2)
-							to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You put in the glass panel.</span>")
-							state = 4
-							src.icon_state = "4"
+				playsound(src, 'sound/items/deconstruct.ogg', 50, 1)
+				to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You start to put in the glass panel...</span>")
+				if(P.use_tool(src, user, 20, amount=2))
+					if(state != 3)
+						return
+					to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You put in the glass panel.</span>")
+					state = 4
+					src.icon_state = "4"
 				return
 		if(4)
 			if(istype(P, /obj/item/crowbar))
-				playsound(src, P.usesound, 50, 1)
+				P.play_tool_sound(src)
 				to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You remove the glass panel.</span>")
 				state = 3
 				icon_state = "3"
@@ -125,7 +111,7 @@
 				G.add_fingerprint(user)
 				return
 			if(istype(P, /obj/item/screwdriver))
-				playsound(src, P.usesound, 50, 1)
+				P.play_tool_sound(src)
 				to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You connect the monitor.</span>")
 				var/obj/B = new circuit.build_path (loc, circuit)
 				B.dir = dir

code/game/machinery/constructable_frame.dm

@@ -81,24 +81,20 @@
 				to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>This frame does not accept circuit boards of this type!</span>")
 				return
 			if(istype(P, /obj/item/stack/cable_coil))
-				var/obj/item/stack/cable_coil/C = P
-				if(C.get_amount() >= 5)
-					playsound(src.loc, 'sound/items/deconstruct.ogg', 50, 1)
-					to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You start to add cables to the frame...</span>")
-					if(do_after(user, 20*P.toolspeed, target = src))
-						if(C.get_amount() >= 5 && state == 1)
-							C.use(5)
-							to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You add cables to the frame.</span>")
-							state = 2
-							icon_state = "box_1"
-				else
-					to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>You need five length of cable to wire the frame!</span>")
+				if(!P.tool_start_check(user, amount=5))
+					return
+
+				to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You start to add cables to the frame...</span>")
+				if(P.use_tool(src, user, 20, volume=50, amount=5))
+					to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You add cables to the frame.</span>")
+					state = 2
+					icon_state = "box_1"
+
 				return
 			if(istype(P, /obj/item/screwdriver) && !anchored)
-				playsound(src.loc, P.usesound, 50, 1)
 				user.visible_message("<span class='warning'>[user] disassembles the frame.</span>", \
 									"<span class='notice'>You start to disassemble the frame...</span>", "You hear banging and clanking.")
-				if(do_after(user, 40*P.toolspeed, target = src))
+				if(P.use_tool(src, user, 40, volume=50))
 					if(state == 1)
 						to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You disassemble the frame.</span>")
 						var/obj/item/stack/sheet/metal/M = new (loc, 5)
@@ -107,8 +103,7 @@
 				return
 			if(istype(P, /obj/item/wrench))
 				to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You start [anchored ? "un" : ""]securing [name]...</span>")
-				playsound(src.loc, P.usesound, 75, 1)
-				if(do_after(user, 40*P.toolspeed, target = src))
+				if(P.use_tool(src, user, 40, volume=75))
 					if(state == 1)
 						to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You [anchored ? "un" : ""]secure [name].</span>")
 						anchored = !anchored
@@ -117,8 +112,7 @@
 		if(2)
 			if(istype(P, /obj/item/wrench))
 				to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You start [anchored ? "un" : ""]securing [name]...</span>")
-				playsound(src.loc, P.usesound, 75, 1)
-				if(do_after(user, 40*P.toolspeed, target = src))
+				if(P.use_tool(src, user, 40, volume=75))
 					to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You [anchored ? "un" : ""]secure [name].</span>")
 					anchored = !anchored
 				return
@@ -145,17 +139,16 @@
 				return
 
 			if(istype(P, /obj/item/wirecutters))
-				playsound(src.loc, P.usesound, 50, 1)
+				P.play_tool_sound(src)
 				to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You remove the cables.</span>")
 				state = 1
 				icon_state = "box_0"
-				var/obj/item/stack/cable_coil/A = new /obj/item/stack/cable_coil( src.loc )
-				A.amount = 5
+				new /obj/item/stack/cable_coil(drop_location(), 5)
 				return
 
 		if(3)
 			if(istype(P, /obj/item/crowbar))
-				playsound(src.loc, P.usesound, 50, 1)
+				P.play_tool_sound(src)
 				state = 2
 				circuit.forceMove(drop_location())
 				components.Remove(circuit)
@@ -179,7 +172,7 @@
 						component_check = 0
 						break
 				if(component_check)
-					playsound(src.loc, P.usesound, 50, 1)
+					P.play_tool_sound(src)
 					var/obj/machinery/new_machine = new src.circuit.build_path(src.loc, 1)
 					new_machine.on_construction()
 					for(var/obj/O in new_machine.component_parts)

code/game/machinery/deployable.dm

@@ -27,13 +27,13 @@
 
 /obj/structure/barricade/attackby(obj/item/I, mob/user, params)
 	if(istype(I, /obj/item/weldingtool) && user.a_intent != INTENT_HARM && material == METAL)
-		var/obj/item/weldingtool/WT = I
 		if(obj_integrity < max_integrity)
-			if(WT.remove_fuel(0,user))
-				to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You begin repairing [src]...</span>")
-				playsound(loc, WT.usesound, 40, 1)
-				if(do_after(user, 40*I.toolspeed, target = src))
-					obj_integrity = CLAMP(obj_integrity + 20, 0, max_integrity)
+			if(!I.tool_start_check(user, amount=0))
+				return
+
+			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You begin repairing [src]...</span>")
+			if(I.use_tool(src, user, 40, volume=40))
+				obj_integrity = CLAMP(obj_integrity + 20, 0, max_integrity)
 	else
 		return ..()
 

code/game/machinery/doors/airlock.dm

@@ -782,15 +782,12 @@
 					return
 			if(AIRLOCK_SECURITY_METAL)
 				if(istype(C, /obj/item/weldingtool))
-					var/obj/item/weldingtool/WT = C
-					if(!WT.remove_fuel(2, user))
+					if(!C.tool_start_check(user, amount=2))
 						return
 					to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You begin cutting the panel's shielding...</span>")
-					playsound(loc, WT.usesound, 40, 1)
-					if(do_after(user, 40*WT.toolspeed, 1, target = src))
-						if(!panel_open || !WT.isOn())
+					if(C.use_tool(src, user, 40, volume=50, amount = 2))
+						if(!panel_open)
 							return
-						playsound(loc, WT.usesound, 50, 1)
 						user.visible_message("<span class='notice'>[user] cuts through \the [src]'s shielding.</span>",
 										"<span class='notice'>You cut through \the [src]'s shielding.</span>",
 										"<span class='italics'>You hear welding.</span>")
@@ -802,8 +799,7 @@
 				if(istype(C, /obj/item/crowbar))
 					var/obj/item/crowbar/W = C
 					to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You start removing the inner layer of shielding...</span>")
-					playsound(src, W.usesound, 100, 1)
-					if(do_after(user, 40*W.toolspeed, 1, target = src))
+					if(W.use_tool(src, user, 40, volume=100))
 						if(!panel_open)
 							return
 						if(security_level != AIRLOCK_SECURITY_PLASTEEL_I_S)
@@ -818,15 +814,12 @@
 					return
 			if(AIRLOCK_SECURITY_PLASTEEL_I)
 				if(istype(C, /obj/item/weldingtool))
-					var/obj/item/weldingtool/WT = C
-					if(!WT.remove_fuel(2, user))
+					if(!C.tool_start_check(user, amount=2))
 						return
 					to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You begin cutting the inner layer of shielding...</span>")
-					playsound(loc, WT.usesound, 40, 1)
-					if(do_after(user, 40*WT.toolspeed, 1, target = src))
-						if(!panel_open || !WT.isOn())
+					if(C.use_tool(src, user, 40, volume=50, amount=2))
+						if(!panel_open)
 							return
-						playsound(loc, WT.usesound, 50, 1)
 						user.visible_message("<span class='notice'>[user] cuts through \the [src]'s shielding.</span>",
 										"<span class='notice'>You cut through \the [src]'s shielding.</span>",
 										"<span class='italics'>You hear welding.</span>")
@@ -834,10 +827,8 @@
 					return
 			if(AIRLOCK_SECURITY_PLASTEEL_O_S)
 				if(istype(C, /obj/item/crowbar))
-					var/obj/item/crowbar/W = C
 					to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You start removing outer layer of shielding...</span>")
-					playsound(src, W.usesound, 100, 1)
-					if(do_after(user, 40*W.toolspeed, 1, target = src))
+					if(C.use_tool(src, user, 40, volume=100))
 						if(!panel_open)
 							return
 						if(security_level != AIRLOCK_SECURITY_PLASTEEL_O_S)
@@ -849,15 +840,12 @@
 					return
 			if(AIRLOCK_SECURITY_PLASTEEL_O)
 				if(istype(C, /obj/item/weldingtool))
-					var/obj/item/weldingtool/WT = C
-					if(!WT.remove_fuel(2, user))
+					if(!C.tool_start_check(user, amount=2))
 						return
 					to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You begin cutting the outer layer of shielding...</span>")
-					playsound(loc, WT.usesound, 40, 1)
-					if(do_after(user, 40*WT.toolspeed, 1, target = src))
-						if(!panel_open || !WT.isOn())
+					if(C.use_tool(src, user, 40, volume=50, amount=2))
+						if(!panel_open)
 							return
-						playsound(loc, WT.usesound, 50, 1)
 						user.visible_message("<span class='notice'>[user] cuts through \the [src]'s shielding.</span>",
 										"<span class='notice'>You cut through \the [src]'s shielding.</span>",
 										"<span class='italics'>You hear welding.</span>")
@@ -865,12 +853,10 @@
 					return
 			if(AIRLOCK_SECURITY_PLASTEEL)
 				if(istype(C, /obj/item/wirecutters))
-					var/obj/item/wirecutters/W = C
 					if(src.hasPower() && src.shock(user, 60)) // Protective grille of wiring is electrified
 						return
 					to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You start cutting through the outer grille.</span>")
-					playsound(src, W.usesound, 100, 1)
-					if(do_after(user, 10*W.toolspeed, 1, target = src))
+					if(C.use_tool(src, user, 10, volume=100))
 						if(!panel_open)
 							return
 						user.visible_message("<span class='notice'>[user] cut through \the [src]'s outer grille.</span>",
@@ -883,11 +869,11 @@
 			return
 		panel_open = !panel_open
 		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You [panel_open ? "open":"close"] the maintenance panel of the airlock.</span>")
-		playsound(src.loc, C.usesound, 50, 1)
+		C.play_tool_sound(src)
 		src.update_icon()
 	else if(istype(C, /obj/item/wirecutters) && note)
 		user.visible_message("<span class='notice'>[user] cuts down [note] from [src].</span>", "<span class='notice'>You remove [note] from [src].</span>")
-		playsound(src, 'sound/items/Wirecutter.ogg', 50, 1)
+		C.play_tool_sound(src)
 		note.forceMove(get_turf(user))
 		note = null
 		update_icon()
@@ -932,36 +918,34 @@
 /obj/machinery/door/airlock/try_to_weld(obj/item/weldingtool/W, mob/user)
 	if(!operating && density)
 		if(user.a_intent != INTENT_HELP)
-			if(W.remove_fuel(0,user))
-				user.visible_message("[user] is [welded ? "unwelding":"welding"] the airlock.", \
-								"<span class='notice'>You begin [welded ? "unwelding":"welding"] the airlock...</span>", \
-								"<span class='italics'>You hear welding.</span>")
-				playsound(loc, W.usesound, 40, 1)
-				if(do_after(user,40*W.toolspeed, 1, target = src, extra_checks = CALLBACK(src, .proc/weld_checks, W, user)))
-					playsound(loc, 'sound/items/welder2.ogg', 50, 1)
-					welded = !welded
-					user.visible_message("[user.name] has [welded? "welded shut":"unwelded"] [src].", \
-										"<span class='notice'>You [welded ? "weld the airlock shut":"unweld the airlock"].</span>")
-					update_icon()
+			if(!W.tool_start_check(user, amount=0))
+				return
+			user.visible_message("[user] is [welded ? "unwelding":"welding"] the airlock.", \
+							"<span class='notice'>You begin [welded ? "unwelding":"welding"] the airlock...</span>", \
+							"<span class='italics'>You hear welding.</span>")
+			if(W.use_tool(src, user, 40, volume=50, extra_checks = CALLBACK(src, .proc/weld_checks, W, user)))
+				welded = !welded
+				user.visible_message("[user.name] has [welded? "welded shut":"unwelded"] [src].", \
+									"<span class='notice'>You [welded ? "weld the airlock shut":"unweld the airlock"].</span>")
+				update_icon()
 		else
 			if(obj_integrity < max_integrity)
-				if(W.remove_fuel(0,user))
-					user.visible_message("[user] is welding the airlock.", \
-									"<span class='notice'>You begin repairing the airlock...</span>", \
-									"<span class='italics'>You hear welding.</span>")
-					playsound(loc, W.usesound, 40, 1)
-					if(do_after(user,40*W.toolspeed, 1, target = src, extra_checks = CALLBACK(src, .proc/weld_checks, W, user)))
-						playsound(loc, 'sound/items/welder2.ogg', 50, 1)
-						obj_integrity = max_integrity
-						stat &= ~BROKEN
-						user.visible_message("[user.name] has repaired [src].", \
-											"<span class='notice'>You finish repairing the airlock.</span>")
-						update_icon()
+				if(!W.tool_start_check(user, amount=0))
+					return
+				user.visible_message("[user] is welding the airlock.", \
+								"<span class='notice'>You begin repairing the airlock...</span>", \
+								"<span class='italics'>You hear welding.</span>")
+				if(W.use_tool(src, user, 40, volume=50, extra_checks = CALLBACK(src, .proc/weld_checks, W, user)))
+					obj_integrity = max_integrity
+					stat &= ~BROKEN
+					user.visible_message("[user.name] has repaired [src].", \
+										"<span class='notice'>You finish repairing the airlock.</span>")
+					update_icon()
 			else
 				to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>The airlock doesn't need repairing.</span>")
 
 /obj/machinery/door/airlock/proc/weld_checks(obj/item/weldingtool/W, mob/user)
-	return !operating && density && user && W && W.isOn() && user.loc
+	return !operating && density
 
 /obj/machinery/door/airlock/try_to_crowbar(obj/item/I, mob/living/user)
 	var/beingcrowbarred = null
@@ -971,8 +955,7 @@
 		beingcrowbarred = 0
 	if(panel_open && charge)
 		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You carefully start removing [charge] from [src]...</span>")
-		playsound(get_turf(src), I.usesound, 50, 1)
-		if(!do_after(user, 150*I.toolspeed, target = src))
+		if(!I.use_tool(src, user, 150, volume=50))
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>You slip and [charge] detonates!</span>")
 			charge.ex_act(EXPLODE_DEVASTATE)
 			user.Knockdown(60)
@@ -983,13 +966,11 @@
 		charge = null
 		return
 	if(beingcrowbarred && panel_open && ((obj_flags & EMAGGED) || (density && welded && !operating && !hasPower() && !locked)))
-		playsound(src.loc, I.usesound, 100, 1)
 		user.visible_message("[user] removes the electronics from the airlock assembly.", \
 							 "<span class='notice'>You start to remove electronics from the airlock assembly...</span>")
-		if(do_after(user,40*I.toolspeed, target = src))
-			if(src.loc)
-				deconstruct(TRUE, user)
-				return
+		if(I.use_tool(src, user, 40, volume=100))
+			deconstruct(TRUE, user)
+			return
 	else if(hasPower())
 		to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>The airlock's motors resist your efforts to force it!</span>")
 	else if(locked)

code/game/machinery/doors/airlock_types.dm

@@ -576,16 +576,14 @@
 	else if(istype(I, /obj/item/wrench))
 		if(construction_state == GEAR_SECURE)
 			user.visible_message("<span class='notice'>[user] begins loosening [src]'s cogwheel...</span>", "<span class='notice'>You begin loosening [src]'s cogwheel...</span>")
-			playsound(src, I.usesound, 50, 1)
-			if(!do_after(user, 75*I.toolspeed, target = src) || construction_state != GEAR_SECURE)
+			if(!I.use_tool(src, user, 75, volume=50) || construction_state != GEAR_SECURE)
 				return 1
 			user.visible_message("<span class='notice'>[user] loosens [src]'s cogwheel!</span>", "<span class='notice'>[src]'s cogwheel pops off and dangles loosely.</span>")
 			playsound(src, 'sound/items/deconstruct.ogg', 50, 1)
 			construction_state = GEAR_LOOSE
 		else if(construction_state == GEAR_LOOSE)
 			user.visible_message("<span class='notice'>[user] begins tightening [src]'s cogwheel...</span>", "<span class='notice'>You begin tightening [src]'s cogwheel into place...</span>")
-			playsound(src, I.usesound, 50, 1)
-			if(!do_after(user, 75*I.toolspeed, target = src) || construction_state != GEAR_LOOSE)
+			if(!I.use_tool(src, user, 75, volume=50) || construction_state != GEAR_LOOSE)
 				return 1
 			user.visible_message("<span class='notice'>[user] tightens [src]'s cogwheel!</span>", "<span class='notice'>You firmly tighten [src]'s cogwheel into place.</span>")
 			playsound(src, 'sound/items/deconstruct.ogg', 50, 1)
@@ -597,8 +595,7 @@
 			return 1
 		else if(construction_state == GEAR_LOOSE)
 			user.visible_message("<span class='notice'>[user] begins slowly lifting off [src]'s cogwheel...</span>", "<span class='notice'>You slowly begin lifting off [src]'s cogwheel...</span>")
-			playsound(src, I.usesound, 50, 1)
-			if(!do_after(user, 75*I.toolspeed, target = src) || construction_state != GEAR_LOOSE)
+			if(!I.use_tool(src, user, 75, volume=50) || construction_state != GEAR_LOOSE)
 				return 1
 			user.visible_message("<span class='notice'>[user] lifts off [src]'s cogwheel, causing it to fall apart!</span>", \
 			"<span class='notice'>You lift off [src]'s cogwheel, causing it to fall apart!</span>")

code/game/machinery/doors/firedoor.dm

@@ -100,10 +100,10 @@
 			if(boltslocked)
 				to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>There are screws locking the bolts in place!</span>")
 				return
-			playsound(get_turf(src), C.usesound, 50, 1)
+			C.play_tool_sound(src)
 			user.visible_message("<span class='notice'>[user] starts undoing [src]'s bolts...</span>", \
 								 "<span class='notice'>You start unfastening [src]'s floor bolts...</span>")
-			if(!do_after(user, 50*C.toolspeed, target = src))
+			if(!C.use_tool(src, user, 50))
 				return
 			playsound(get_turf(src), 'sound/items/deconstruct.ogg', 50, 1)
 			user.visible_message("<span class='notice'>[user] unfastens [src]'s bolts.</span>", \
@@ -113,7 +113,7 @@
 		if(istype(C, /obj/item/screwdriver))
 			user.visible_message("<span class='notice'>[user] [boltslocked ? "unlocks" : "locks"] [src]'s bolts.</span>", \
 								 "<span class='notice'>You [boltslocked ? "unlock" : "lock"] [src]'s floor bolts.</span>")
-			playsound(get_turf(src), C.usesound, 50, 1)
+			C.play_tool_sound(src)
 			boltslocked = !boltslocked
 			return
 
@@ -123,14 +123,13 @@
 	return
 
 /obj/machinery/door/firedoor/try_to_weld(obj/item/weldingtool/W, mob/user)
-	if(W.remove_fuel(0, user))
-		playsound(get_turf(src), W.usesound, 50, 1)
-		user.visible_message("<span class='notice'>[user] starts [welded ? "unwelding" : "welding"] [src].</span>", "<span class='notice'>You start welding [src].</span>")
-		if(do_after(user, 40*W.toolspeed, 1, target=src))
-			playsound(get_turf(src), W.usesound, 50, 1)
-			welded = !welded
-			to_chat(user, "<span class='danger'>[user] [welded?"welds":"unwelds"] [src].</span>", "<span class='notice'>You [welded ? "weld" : "unweld"] [src].</span>")
-			update_icon()
+	if(!W.tool_start_check(user, amount=0))
+		return
+	user.visible_message("<span class='notice'>[user] starts [welded ? "unwelding" : "welding"] [src].</span>", "<span class='notice'>You start welding [src].</span>")
+	if(W.use_tool(src, user, 40, volume=50))
+		welded = !welded
+		to_chat(user, "<span class='danger'>[user] [welded?"welds":"unwelds"] [src].</span>", "<span class='notice'>You [welded ? "weld" : "unweld"] [src].</span>")
+		update_icon()
 
 /obj/machinery/door/firedoor/try_to_crowbar(obj/item/I, mob/user)
 	if(welded || operating)
@@ -284,10 +283,10 @@
 	switch(constructionStep)
 		if(CONSTRUCTION_PANEL_OPEN)
 			if(istype(C, /obj/item/crowbar))
-				playsound(get_turf(src), C.usesound, 50, 1)
+				C.play_tool_sound(src)
 				user.visible_message("<span class='notice'>[user] starts prying something out from [src]...</span>", \
 									 "<span class='notice'>You begin prying out the wire cover...</span>")
-				if(!do_after(user, 50*C.toolspeed, target = src))
+				if(!C.use_tool(src, user, 50))
 					return
 				if(constructionStep != CONSTRUCTION_PANEL_OPEN)
 					return
@@ -301,10 +300,10 @@
 				if(locate(/obj/machinery/door/firedoor) in get_turf(src))
 					to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>There's already a firelock there.</span>")
 					return
-				playsound(get_turf(src), C.usesound, 50, 1)
+				C.play_tool_sound(src)
 				user.visible_message("<span class='notice'>[user] starts bolting down [src]...</span>", \
 									 "<span class='notice'>You begin bolting [src]...</span>")
-				if(!do_after(user, 30*C.toolspeed, target = src))
+				if(!C.use_tool(src, user, 30))
 					return
 				if(locate(/obj/machinery/door/firedoor) in get_turf(src))
 					return
@@ -340,10 +339,10 @@
 
 		if(CONSTRUCTION_WIRES_EXPOSED)
 			if(istype(C, /obj/item/wirecutters))
-				playsound(get_turf(src), C.usesound, 50, 1)
+				C.play_tool_sound(src)
 				user.visible_message("<span class='notice'>[user] starts cutting the wires from [src]...</span>", \
 									 "<span class='notice'>You begin removing [src]'s wires...</span>")
-				if(!do_after(user, 60*C.toolspeed, target = src))
+				if(!C.use_tool(src, user, 60))
 					return
 				if(constructionStep != CONSTRUCTION_WIRES_EXPOSED)
 					return
@@ -355,10 +354,10 @@
 				update_icon()
 				return
 			if(istype(C, /obj/item/crowbar))
-				playsound(get_turf(src), C.usesound, 50, 1)
+				C.play_tool_sound(src)
 				user.visible_message("<span class='notice'>[user] starts prying a metal plate into [src]...</span>", \
 									 "<span class='notice'>You begin prying the cover plate back onto [src]...</span>")
-				if(!do_after(user, 80*C.toolspeed, target = src))
+				if(!C.use_tool(src, user, 80))
 					return
 				if(constructionStep != CONSTRUCTION_WIRES_EXPOSED)
 					return
@@ -372,15 +371,13 @@
 			if(istype(C, /obj/item/crowbar))
 				user.visible_message("<span class='notice'>[user] begins removing the circuit board from [src]...</span>", \
 									 "<span class='notice'>You begin prying out the circuit board from [src]...</span>")
-				playsound(get_turf(src), C.usesound, 50, 1)
-				if(!do_after(user, 50*C.toolspeed, target = src))
+				if(!C.use_tool(src, user, 50, volume=50))
 					return
 				if(constructionStep != CONSTRUCTION_GUTTED)
 					return
 				user.visible_message("<span class='notice'>[user] removes [src]'s circuit board.</span>", \
 									 "<span class='notice'>You remove the circuit board from [src].</span>")
-				new /obj/item/electronics/firelock(get_turf(src))
-				playsound(get_turf(src), C.usesound, 50, 1)
+				new /obj/item/electronics/firelock(drop_location())
 				constructionStep = CONSTRUCTION_NOCIRCUIT
 				update_icon()
 				return
@@ -404,18 +401,17 @@
 				return
 		if(CONSTRUCTION_NOCIRCUIT)
 			if(istype(C, /obj/item/weldingtool))
-				var/obj/item/weldingtool/W = C
-				if(W.remove_fuel(1,user))
-					playsound(get_turf(src), W.usesound, 50, 1)
-					user.visible_message("<span class='notice'>[user] begins cutting apart [src]'s frame...</span>", \
-										 "<span class='notice'>You begin slicing [src] apart...</span>")
-					if(!do_after(user, 80*C.toolspeed, target = src))
-						return
+				if(!C.tool_start_check(user, amount=1))
+					return
+				user.visible_message("<span class='notice'>[user] begins cutting apart [src]'s frame...</span>", \
+									 "<span class='notice'>You begin slicing [src] apart...</span>")
+
+				if(C.use_tool(src, user, 40, volume=50, amount=1))
+					return
 					if(constructionStep != CONSTRUCTION_NOCIRCUIT)
 						return
 					user.visible_message("<span class='notice'>[user] cuts apart [src]!</span>", \
 										 "<span class='notice'>You cut [src] into metal.</span>")
-					playsound(get_turf(src), 'sound/items/welder2.ogg', 50, 1)
 					var/turf/T = get_turf(src)
 					new /obj/item/stack/sheet/metal(T, 3)
 					if(reinforced)

code/game/machinery/doors/windowdoor.dm

@@ -227,17 +227,16 @@
 			if(density || operating)
 				to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>You need to open the door to access the maintenance panel!</span>")
 				return
-			playsound(src.loc, I.usesound, 50, 1)
+			I.play_tool_sound(src)
 			panel_open = !panel_open
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You [panel_open ? "open":"close"] the maintenance panel of the [src.name].</span>")
 			return
 
 		if(istype(I, /obj/item/crowbar))
 			if(panel_open && !density && !operating)
-				playsound(src.loc, I.usesound, 100, 1)
 				user.visible_message("[user] removes the electronics from the [src.name].", \
 									 "<span class='notice'>You start to remove electronics from the [src.name]...</span>")
-				if(do_after(user,40*I.toolspeed, target = src))
+				if(I.use_tool(src, user, 40, volume=50))
 					if(panel_open && !density && !operating && src.loc)
 						var/obj/structure/windoor_assembly/WA = new /obj/structure/windoor_assembly(src.loc)
 						switch(base_state)

code/game/machinery/doppler_array.dm

@@ -29,8 +29,8 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(doppler_arrays)
 /obj/machinery/doppler_array/process()
 	return PROCESS_KILL
 
-/obj/machinery/doppler_array/attackby(obj/item/O, mob/user, params)
-	if(istype(O, /obj/item/wrench))
+/obj/machinery/doppler_array/attackby(obj/item/I, mob/user, params)
+	if(istype(I, /obj/item/wrench))
 		if(!anchored && !isinspace())
 			anchored = TRUE
 			power_change()
@@ -39,7 +39,7 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(doppler_arrays)
 			anchored = FALSE
 			power_change()
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You unfasten [src].</span>")
-		playsound(loc, O.usesound, 50, 1)
+		I.play_tool_sound(src)
 	else
 		return ..()
 
@@ -109,14 +109,14 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(doppler_arrays)
 	. = ..()
 	if(!istype(linked_techweb))
 		say("Warning: No linked research system!")
-		return
+		return
 	var/adjusted = orig_light - 10 - linked_techweb.max_bomb_value
 	if(adjusted <= 0)
 		say("Explosion not large enough for research calculations.")
 		return
 	var/point_gain = techweb_scale_bomb(adjusted)
 	if(point_gain <= 0)
-		say("Explosion not large enough for research calculations.")
+		say("Explosion not large enough for research calculations.")
 		return
 	linked_techweb.max_bomb_value = orig_light - 10
 	linked_techweb.research_points += point_gain

code/game/machinery/droneDispenser.dm

@@ -210,35 +210,26 @@
 	else
 		icon_state = icon_on
 
-/obj/machinery/droneDispenser/attackby(obj/item/O, mob/living/user)
-	if(istype(O, /obj/item/crowbar))
+/obj/machinery/droneDispenser/attackby(obj/item/I, mob/living/user)
+	if(istype(I, /obj/item/crowbar))
 		GET_COMPONENT(materials, /datum/component/material_container)
 		materials.retrieve_all()
-		playsound(loc, O.usesound, 50, 1)
+		I.play_tool_sound(src)
 		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You retrieve the materials from [src].</span>")
 
-	else if(istype(O, /obj/item/weldingtool))
+	else if(istype(I, /obj/item/weldingtool))
 		if(!(stat & BROKEN))
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>[src] doesn't need repairs.</span>")
 			return
 
-		var/obj/item/weldingtool/WT = O
-
-		if(!WT.isOn())
+		if(!I.tool_start_check(user, amount=1))
 			return
 
-		if(WT.get_fuel() < 1)
-			to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>You need more fuel to complete this task!</span>")
-			return
-
-		playsound(src, WT.usesound, 50, 1)
 		user.visible_message(
-			"<span class='notice'>[user] begins patching up [src] with [WT].</span>",
+			"<span class='notice'>[user] begins patching up [src] with [I].</span>",
 			"<span class='notice'>You begin restoring the damage to [src]...</span>")
 
-		if(!do_after(user, 40*O.toolspeed, target = src))
-			return
-		if(!src || !WT.remove_fuel(1, user))
+		if(!I.use_tool(src, user, 40, volume=50, amount=1))
 			return
 
 		user.visible_message(

code/game/machinery/firealarm.dm

@@ -149,7 +149,7 @@
 	add_fingerprint(user)
 
 	if(istype(W, /obj/item/screwdriver) && buildstage == 2)
-		playsound(src.loc, W.usesound, 50, 1)
+		W.play_tool_sound(src)
 		panel_open = !panel_open
 		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>The wires have been [panel_open ? "exposed" : "unexposed"].</span>")
 		update_icon()
@@ -158,15 +158,14 @@
 	if(panel_open)
 
 		if(istype(W, /obj/item/weldingtool) && user.a_intent == INTENT_HELP)
-			var/obj/item/weldingtool/WT = W
 			if(obj_integrity < max_integrity)
-				if(WT.remove_fuel(0,user))
-					to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You begin repairing [src]...</span>")
-					playsound(loc, WT.usesound, 40, 1)
-					if(do_after(user, 40*WT.toolspeed, target = src))
-						obj_integrity = max_integrity
-						playsound(loc, 'sound/items/welder2.ogg', 50, 1)
-						to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You repair [src].</span>")
+				if(!W.tool_start_check(user, amount=0))
+					return
+
+				to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You begin repairing [src]...</span>")
+				if(W.use_tool(src, user, 40, volume=50))
+					obj_integrity = max_integrity
+					to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You repair [src].</span>")
 			else
 				to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>[src] is already in good condition!</span>")
 			return
@@ -183,7 +182,7 @@
 
 				else if (istype(W, /obj/item/wirecutters))
 					buildstage = 1
-					playsound(src.loc, W.usesound, 50, 1)
+					W.play_tool_sound(src)
 					new /obj/item/stack/cable_coil(user.loc, 5)
 					to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You cut the wires from \the [src].</span>")
 					update_icon()
@@ -201,10 +200,9 @@
 					return
 
 				else if(istype(W, /obj/item/crowbar))
-					playsound(src.loc, W.usesound, 50, 1)
 					user.visible_message("[user.name] removes the electronics from [src.name].", \
 										"<span class='notice'>You start prying out the circuit...</span>")
-					if(do_after(user, 20*W.toolspeed, target = src))
+					if(W.use_tool(src, user, 20, volume=50))
 						if(buildstage == 1)
 							if(stat & BROKEN)
 								to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You remove the destroyed circuit.</span>")
@@ -238,7 +236,7 @@
 										 "<span class='notice'>You remove the fire alarm assembly from the wall.</span>")
 					var/obj/item/wallframe/firealarm/frame = new /obj/item/wallframe/firealarm()
 					frame.forceMove(user.drop_location())
-					playsound(src.loc, W.usesound, 50, 1)
+					W.play_tool_sound(src)
 					qdel(src)
 					return
 	return ..()

code/game/machinery/flasher.dm

@@ -54,8 +54,7 @@
 	if (istype(W, /obj/item/wirecutters))
 		if (bulb)
 			user.visible_message("[user] begins to disconnect [src]'s flashbulb.", "<span class='notice'>You begin to disconnect [src]'s flashbulb...</span>")
-			playsound(src.loc, W.usesound, 100, 1)
-			if(do_after(user, 30*W.toolspeed, target = src) && bulb)
+			if(W.use_tool(src, user, 30, volume=50) && bulb)
 				user.visible_message("[user] has disconnected [src]'s flashbulb!", "<span class='notice'>You disconnect [src]'s flashbulb.</span>")
 				bulb.forceMove(loc)
 				bulb = null
@@ -74,8 +73,7 @@
 	else if (istype(W, /obj/item/wrench))
 		if(!bulb)
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You start unsecuring the flasher frame...</span>")
-			playsound(loc, W.usesound, 50, 1)
-			if(do_after(user, 40*W.toolspeed, target = src))
+			if(W.use_tool(src, user, 40, volume=50))
 				to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You unsecure the flasher frame.</span>")
 				deconstruct(TRUE)
 		else
@@ -165,7 +163,7 @@
 
 /obj/machinery/flasher/portable/attackby(obj/item/W, mob/user, params)
 	if (istype(W, /obj/item/wrench))
-		playsound(src.loc, W.usesound, 100, 1)
+		W.play_tool_sound(src, 100)
 
 		if (!anchored && !isinspace())
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>[src] is now secured.</span>")

code/game/machinery/hologram.dm

@@ -630,4 +630,4 @@ For the other part of the code, check silicon say.dm. Particularly robot talk.*/
 	alpha = 100
 
 #undef HOLOPAD_PASSIVE_POWER_USAGE
-#undef HOLOGRAM_POWER_USAGE
+#undef HOLOGRAM_POWER_USAGE

code/game/machinery/newscaster.dm

@@ -724,8 +724,8 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(allCasters)
 /obj/machinery/newscaster/attackby(obj/item/I, mob/living/user, params)
 	if(istype(I, /obj/item/wrench))
 		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You start [anchored ? "un" : ""]securing [name]...</span>")
-		playsound(loc, I.usesound, 50, 1)
-		if(do_after(user, 60*I.toolspeed, target = src))
+		I.play_tool_sound(src)
+		if(I.use_tool(src, user, 60))
 			playsound(loc, 'sound/items/deconstruct.ogg', 50, 1)
 			if(stat & BROKEN)
 				to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>The broken remains of [src] fall on the ground.</span>")
@@ -737,21 +737,19 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(allCasters)
 				new /obj/item/wallframe/newscaster(loc)
 			qdel(src)
 	else if(istype(I, /obj/item/weldingtool) && user.a_intent != INTENT_HARM)
-		var/obj/item/weldingtool/WT = I
 		if(stat & BROKEN)
-			if(WT.remove_fuel(0,user))
-				user.visible_message("[user] is repairing [src].", \
-								"<span class='notice'>You begin repairing [src]...</span>", \
-								"<span class='italics'>You hear welding.</span>")
-				playsound(loc, WT.usesound, 40, 1)
-				if(do_after(user,40*WT.toolspeed, 1, target = src))
-					if(!WT.isOn() || !(stat & BROKEN))
-						return
-					to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You repair [src].</span>")
-					playsound(loc, 'sound/items/welder2.ogg', 50, 1)
-					obj_integrity = max_integrity
-					stat &= ~BROKEN
-					update_icon()
+			if(!I.tool_start_check(user, amount=0))
+				return
+			user.visible_message("[user] is repairing [src].", \
+							"<span class='notice'>You begin repairing [src]...</span>", \
+							"<span class='italics'>You hear welding.</span>")
+			if(I.use_tool(src, user, 40, volume=50))
+				if(!(stat & BROKEN))
+					return
+				to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You repair [src].</span>")
+				obj_integrity = max_integrity
+				stat &= ~BROKEN
+				update_icon()
 		else
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>[src] does not need repairs.</span>")
 	else

code/game/machinery/pipe/construction.dm

@@ -151,7 +151,7 @@ Buildable meters
 	A.on_construction(color, piping_layer)
 	transfer_fingerprints_to(A)
 
-	playsound(src, W.usesound, 50, 1)
+	W.play_tool_sound(src)
 	user.visible_message( \
 		"[user] fastens \the [src].", \
 		"<span class='notice'>You fasten \the [src].</span>", \
@@ -205,7 +205,7 @@ Buildable meters
 		to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>You need to fasten it to a pipe!</span>")
 		return TRUE
 	new /obj/machinery/meter(loc, piping_layer)
-	playsound(src, I.usesound, 50, 1)
+	I.play_tool_sound(src)
 	to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You fasten the meter to the pipe.</span>")
 	qdel(src)
 

code/game/machinery/pipe/pipe_dispenser.dm

@@ -64,35 +64,15 @@
 		to_chat(usr, "<span class='notice'>You put [W] back into [src].</span>")
 		qdel(W)
 		return
-	else if (istype(W, /obj/item/wrench))
-		if (!anchored && !isinspace())
-			playsound(src, W.usesound, 50, 1)
-			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You begin to fasten \the [src] to the floor...</span>")
-			if (do_after(user, 40*W.toolspeed, target = src))
-				add_fingerprint(user)
-				user.visible_message( \
-					"[user] fastens \the [src].", \
-					"<span class='notice'>You fasten \the [src]. Now it can dispense pipes.</span>", \
-					"<span class='italics'>You hear ratchet.</span>")
-				anchored = TRUE
-				stat &= MAINT
-				if (usr.machine==src)
-					usr << browse(null, "window=pipedispenser")
-		else if(anchored)
-			playsound(src, W.usesound, 50, 1)
-			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You begin to unfasten \the [src] from the floor...</span>")
-			if (do_after(user, 20*W.toolspeed, target = src))
-				add_fingerprint(user)
-				user.visible_message( \
-					"[user] unfastens \the [src].", \
-					"<span class='notice'>You unfasten \the [src]. Now it can be pulled somewhere else.</span>", \
-					"<span class='italics'>You hear ratchet.</span>")
-				anchored = FALSE
-				stat |= ~MAINT
-				power_change()
 	else
 		return ..()
 
+/obj/machinery/pipedispenser/wrench_act(mob/living/user, obj/item/I)
+	if(default_unfasten_wrench(user, I, 40))
+		user << browse(null, "window=pipedispenser")
+
+	return TRUE
+
 
 /obj/machinery/pipedispenser/disposal
 	name = "disposal pipe dispenser"

code/game/machinery/porta_turret/portable_turret.dm

@@ -232,7 +232,7 @@
 			//If the turret is destroyed, you can remove it with a crowbar to
 			//try and salvage its components
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You begin prying the metal coverings off...</span>")
-			if(do_after(user, 20*I.toolspeed, target = src))
+			if(I.use_tool(src, user, 20))
 				if(prob(70))
 					if(stored_gun)
 						stored_gun.forceMove(loc)

code/game/machinery/porta_turret/portable_turret_construct.dm

@@ -23,14 +23,14 @@
 	switch(build_step)
 		if(PTURRET_UNSECURED)	//first step
 			if(istype(I, /obj/item/wrench) && !anchored)
-				playsound(loc, I.usesound, 100, 1)
+				I.play_tool_sound(src, 100)
 				to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You secure the external bolts.</span>")
 				anchored = TRUE
 				build_step = PTURRET_BOLTED
 				return
 
 			else if(istype(I, /obj/item/crowbar) && !anchored)
-				playsound(loc, I.usesound, 75, 1)
+				I.play_tool_sound(src, 75)
 				to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You dismantle the turret construction.</span>")
 				new /obj/item/stack/sheet/metal( loc, 5)
 				qdel(src)
@@ -48,7 +48,7 @@
 				return
 
 			else if(istype(I, /obj/item/wrench))
-				playsound(loc, I.usesound, 75, 1)
+				I.play_tool_sound(src, 75)
 				to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You unfasten the external bolts.</span>")
 				anchored = FALSE
 				build_step = PTURRET_UNSECURED
@@ -57,27 +57,21 @@
 
 		if(PTURRET_START_INTERNAL_ARMOUR)
 			if(istype(I, /obj/item/wrench))
-				playsound(loc, I.usesound, 100, 1)
+				I.play_tool_sound(src, 100)
 				to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You bolt the metal armor into place.</span>")
 				build_step = PTURRET_INTERNAL_ARMOUR_ON
 				return
 
 			else if(istype(I, /obj/item/weldingtool))
-				var/obj/item/weldingtool/WT = I
-				if(!WT.isOn())
-					return
-				if(WT.get_fuel() < 5) //uses up 5 fuel.
-					to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>You need more fuel to complete this task!</span>")
+				if(!I.tool_start_check(user, amount=5)) //uses up 5 fuel
 					return
 
-				playsound(loc, WT.usesound, 50, 1)
 				to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You start to remove the turret's interior metal armor...</span>")
-				if(do_after(user, 20*I.toolspeed, target = src))
-					if(!WT.isOn() || !WT.remove_fuel(5, user))
-						return
+
+				if(I.use_tool(src, user, 20, volume=50, amount=5)) //uses up 5 fuel
 					build_step = PTURRET_BOLTED
 					to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You remove the turret's interior metal armor.</span>")
-					new /obj/item/stack/sheet/metal( loc, 2)
+					new /obj/item/stack/sheet/metal(drop_location(), 2)
 					return
 
 
@@ -92,7 +86,7 @@
 				return
 
 			else if(istype(I, /obj/item/wrench))
-				playsound(loc, I.usesound, 100, 1)
+				I.play_tool_sound(src, 100)
 				to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You remove the turret's metal armor bolts.</span>")
 				build_step = PTURRET_START_INTERNAL_ARMOUR
 				return
@@ -109,7 +103,7 @@
 
 		if(PTURRET_SENSORS_ON)
 			if(istype(I, /obj/item/screwdriver))
-				playsound(loc, I.usesound, 100, 1)
+				I.play_tool_sound(src, 100)
 				build_step = PTURRET_CLOSED
 				to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You close the internal access hatch.</span>")
 				return
@@ -126,24 +120,18 @@
 				return
 
 			else if(istype(I, /obj/item/screwdriver))
-				playsound(loc, I.usesound, 100, 1)
+				I.play_tool_sound(src, 100)
 				build_step = PTURRET_SENSORS_ON
 				to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You open the internal access hatch.</span>")
 				return
 
 		if(PTURRET_START_EXTERNAL_ARMOUR)
 			if(istype(I, /obj/item/weldingtool))
-				var/obj/item/weldingtool/WT = I
-				if(!WT.isOn())
+				if(!I.tool_start_check(user, amount=5))
 					return
-				if(WT.get_fuel() < 5)
-					to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>You need more fuel to complete this task!</span>")
 
-				playsound(loc, WT.usesound, 50, 1)
 				to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You begin to weld the turret's armor down...</span>")
-				if(do_after(user, 30*I.toolspeed, target = src))
-					if(!WT.isOn() || !WT.remove_fuel(5, user))
-						return
+				if(I.use_tool(src, user, 30, volume=50, amount=5))
 					build_step = PTURRET_EXTERNAL_ARMOUR_ON
 					to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You weld the turret's armor down.</span>")
 
@@ -161,7 +149,7 @@
 					qdel(src)
 
 			else if(istype(I, /obj/item/crowbar))
-				playsound(loc, I.usesound, 75, 1)
+				I.play_tool_sound(src, 75)
 				to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You pry off the turret's exterior armor.</span>")
 				new /obj/item/stack/sheet/metal(loc, 2)
 				build_step = PTURRET_CLOSED

code/game/machinery/recharger.dm

@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@
 		anchored = !anchored
 		power_change()
 		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You [anchored ? "attached" : "detached"] [src].</span>")
-		playsound(loc, G.usesound, 75, 1)
+		G.play_tool_sound(src)
 		return
 
 	var/allowed = is_type_in_typecache(G, allowed_devices)

code/game/machinery/shieldgen.dm

@@ -144,7 +144,7 @@
 
 /obj/machinery/shieldgen/attackby(obj/item/W, mob/user, params)
 	if(istype(W, /obj/item/screwdriver))
-		playsound(src.loc, W.usesound, 100, 1)
+		W.play_tool_sound(src, 100)
 		panel_open = !panel_open
 		if(panel_open)
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You open the panel and expose the wiring.</span>")
@@ -170,11 +170,11 @@
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>The bolts are covered! Unlocking this would retract the covers.</span>")
 			return
 		if(!anchored && !isinspace())
-			playsound(src.loc, W.usesound, 100, 1)
+			W.play_tool_sound(src, 100)
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You secure \the [src] to the floor!</span>")
 			anchored = TRUE
 		else if(anchored)
-			playsound(src.loc, W.usesound, 100, 1)
+			W.play_tool_sound(src, 100)
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You unsecure \the [src] from the floor!</span>")
 			if(active)
 				to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>\The [src] shuts off!</span>")

code/game/machinery/syndicatebomb.dm

@@ -116,14 +116,14 @@
 				to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>The bomb must be placed on solid ground to attach it.</span>")
 			else
 				to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You firmly wrench the bomb to the floor.</span>")
-				playsound(loc, I.usesound, 50, 1)
+				I.play_tool_sound(src)
 				anchored = TRUE
 				if(active)
 					to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>The bolts lock in place.</span>")
 		else
 			if(!active)
 				to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You wrench the bomb from the floor.</span>")
-				playsound(loc, I.usesound, 50, 1)
+				I.play_tool_sound(src)
 				anchored = FALSE
 			else
 				to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>The bolts are locked down!</span>")
@@ -159,18 +159,12 @@
 	else if(istype(I, /obj/item/weldingtool))
 		if(payload || !wires.is_all_cut() || !open_panel)
 			return
-		var/obj/item/weldingtool/WT = I
-		if(!WT.isOn())
-			return
-		if(WT.get_fuel() < 5) //uses up 5 fuel.
-			to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>You need more fuel to complete this task!</span>")
+
+		if(!I.tool_start_check(user, amount=5))  //uses up 5 fuel
 			return
 
-		playsound(loc, WT.usesound, 50, 1)
 		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You start to cut [src] apart...</span>")
-		if(do_after(user, 20*I.toolspeed, target = src))
-			if(!WT.isOn() || !WT.remove_fuel(5, user))
-				return
+		if(I.use_tool(src, user, 20, volume=50, amount=5)) //uses up 5 fuel
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You cut [src] apart.</span>")
 			new /obj/item/stack/sheet/plasteel( loc, 5)
 			qdel(src)
@@ -448,7 +442,7 @@
 
 /obj/item/bombcore/chemical/attackby(obj/item/I, mob/user, params)
 	if(istype(I, /obj/item/crowbar) && beakers.len > 0)
-		playsound(loc, I.usesound, 50, 1)
+		I.play_tool_sound(src)
 		for (var/obj/item/B in beakers)
 			B.forceMove(drop_location())
 			beakers -= B

code/game/machinery/vending.dm

@@ -260,7 +260,7 @@
 			cut_overlays()
 			if(panel_open)
 				add_overlay("[initial(icon_state)]-panel")
-			playsound(src, W.usesound, 50, 1)
+			W.play_tool_sound(src)
 			updateUsrDialog()
 		else
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>You must first secure [src].</span>")

code/game/mecha/mecha_construction_paths.dm

@@ -2,77 +2,34 @@
 ///// Construction datums //////
 ////////////////////////////////
 
-/datum/construction/mecha/custom_action(step, atom/used_atom, mob/user)
-	if(istype(used_atom, /obj/item/weldingtool))
-		var/obj/item/weldingtool/W = used_atom
-		if (W.remove_fuel(0, user))
+/datum/construction/mecha/custom_action(step, obj/item/I, mob/user)
+	if(I.tool_behaviour == TOOL_WELDER)
+		if(I.use_tool(holder, user, 0))
 			playsound(holder, 'sound/items/welder2.ogg', 50, 1)
 		else
 			return FALSE
-	else if(istype(used_atom, /obj/item/wrench))
-		var/obj/item/W = used_atom
-		playsound(holder, W.usesound, 50, 1)
 
-	else if(istype(used_atom, /obj/item/screwdriver))
-		var/obj/item/W = used_atom
-		playsound(holder, W.usesound, 50, 1)
+	else if(I.tool_behaviour)
+		return I.use_tool(holder, user, 0, volume=50)
 
-	else if(istype(used_atom, /obj/item/wirecutters))
-		var/obj/item/W = used_atom
-		playsound(holder, W.usesound, 50, 1)
+	else if(istype(I, /obj/item/stack))
+		return I.use_tool(holder, user, 0, volume=50, amount=5)
 
-	else if(istype(used_atom, /obj/item/stack/cable_coil))
-		var/obj/item/stack/cable_coil/C = used_atom
-		if(C.use(4))
-			playsound(holder, 'sound/items/deconstruct.ogg', 50, 1)
-		else
-			to_chat(user, ("<span class='warning'>There's not enough cable to finish the task!</span>"))
-			return FALSE
-	else if(istype(used_atom, /obj/item/stack/ore/bluespace_crystal))
-		var/obj/item/stack/ore/bluespace_crystal/BSC = used_atom
-		BSC.use(1)
-	else if(istype(used_atom, /obj/item/stack))
-		var/obj/item/stack/S = used_atom
-		if(S.get_amount() < 5)
-			to_chat(user, ("<span class='warning'>There's not enough material in this stack!</span>"))
-			return FALSE
-		else
-			S.use(5)
 	return TRUE
 
-/datum/construction/reversible/mecha/custom_action(index as num, diff as num, atom/used_atom, mob/user)
-	if(istype(used_atom, /obj/item/weldingtool))
-		var/obj/item/weldingtool/W = used_atom
-		if (W.remove_fuel(0, user))
+/datum/construction/reversible/mecha/custom_action(index as num, diff as num, obj/item/I, mob/user)
+	if(I.tool_behaviour == TOOL_WELDER)
+		if(I.use_tool(holder, user, 0))
 			playsound(holder, 'sound/items/welder2.ogg', 50, 1)
 		else
 			return FALSE
-	else if(istype(used_atom, /obj/item/wrench))
-		var/obj/item/W = used_atom
-		playsound(holder, W.usesound, 50, 1)
 
-	else if(istype(used_atom, /obj/item/screwdriver))
-		var/obj/item/W = used_atom
-		playsound(holder, W.usesound, 50, 1)
+	else if(I.tool_behaviour)
+		return I.use_tool(holder, user, 0, volume=50)
 
-	else if(istype(used_atom, /obj/item/wirecutters))
-		var/obj/item/W = used_atom
-		playsound(holder, W.usesound, 50, 1)
+	else if(istype(I, /obj/item/stack))
+		return I.use_tool(holder, user, 0, volume=50, amount=5)
 
-	else if(istype(used_atom, /obj/item/stack/cable_coil))
-		var/obj/item/stack/cable_coil/C = used_atom
-		if (C.use(4))
-			playsound(holder, 'sound/items/deconstruct.ogg', 50, 1)
-		else
-			to_chat(user, ("<span class='warning'>There's not enough cable to finish the task!</span>"))
-			return FALSE
-	else if(istype(used_atom, /obj/item/stack))
-		var/obj/item/stack/S = used_atom
-		if(S.get_amount() < 5)
-			to_chat(user, ("<span class='warning'>There's not enough material in this stack!</span>"))
-			return FALSE
-		else
-			S.use(5)
 	return TRUE
 
 

code/game/mecha/mecha_defense.dm

@@ -240,9 +240,8 @@
 
 	else if(istype(W, /obj/item/weldingtool) && user.a_intent != INTENT_HARM)
 		user.changeNext_move(CLICK_CD_MELEE)
-		var/obj/item/weldingtool/WT = W
-		if(obj_integrity<max_integrity)
-			if(WT.remove_fuel(1, user))
+		if(obj_integrity < max_integrity)
+			if(W.use_tool(src, user, 0, volume=50, amount=1))
 				if (internal_damage & MECHA_INT_TANK_BREACH)
 					clearInternalDamage(MECHA_INT_TANK_BREACH)
 					to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You repair the damaged gas tank.</span>")
@@ -251,9 +250,7 @@
 					obj_integrity += min(10, max_integrity-obj_integrity)
 					if(obj_integrity == max_integrity)
 						to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>It looks to be fully repaired now.</span>")
-			else
-				to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>[WT] needs to be on for this task!</span>")
-				return 1
+			return 1
 		else
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>The [name] is at full integrity!</span>")
 		return 1

code/game/mecha/mecha_wreckage.dm

@@ -36,23 +36,24 @@
 
 /obj/structure/mecha_wreckage/attackby(obj/item/I, mob/user, params)
 	if(istype(I, /obj/item/weldingtool))
-		if(salvage_num <= 0)
+		if(salvage_num <= 0 || !length(welder_salvage))
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>You don't see anything that can be cut with [I]!</span>")
 			return
-		var/obj/item/weldingtool/WT = I
-		if(welder_salvage && welder_salvage.len && WT.remove_fuel(0, user))
-			var/type = prob(70) ? pick(welder_salvage) : null
-			if(type)
-				var/N = new type(get_turf(user))
-				user.visible_message("[user] cuts [N] from [src].", "<span class='notice'>You cut [N] from [src].</span>")
-				if(istype(N, /obj/item/mecha_parts/part))
-					welder_salvage -= type
-				salvage_num--
-			else
-				to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>You fail to salvage anything valuable from [src]!</span>")
-		else
+
+		if(!I.use_tool(src, user, 0, volume=50))
 			return
 
+		var/type = prob(70) ? pick(welder_salvage) : null
+		if(type)
+			var/N = new type(get_turf(user))
+			user.visible_message("[user] cuts [N] from [src].", "<span class='notice'>You cut [N] from [src].</span>")
+			if(istype(N, /obj/item/mecha_parts/part))
+				welder_salvage -= type
+			salvage_num--
+		else
+			to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>You fail to salvage anything valuable from [src]!</span>")
+		return
+
 	else if(istype(I, /obj/item/wirecutters))
 		if(salvage_num <= 0)
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>You don't see anything that can be cut with [I]!</span>")

code/game/objects/effects/contraband.dm

@@ -88,7 +88,7 @@
 
 /obj/structure/sign/poster/attackby(obj/item/I, mob/user, params)
 	if(istype(I, /obj/item/wirecutters))
-		playsound(loc, I.usesound, 100, 1)
+		I.play_tool_sound(src, 100)
 		if(ruined)
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You remove the remnants of the poster.</span>")
 			qdel(src)

code/game/objects/effects/decals/remains.dm

@@ -30,4 +30,4 @@
 
 /obj/effect/decal/cleanable/robot_debris/old
 	name = "dusty robot debris"
-	desc = "Looks like nobody has touched this in a while."
+	desc = "Looks like nobody has touched this in a while."

code/game/objects/items.dm

@@ -743,3 +743,72 @@ GLOBAL_VAR_INIT(rpg_loot_items, FALSE)
 /obj/item/MouseExited()
 	deltimer(tip_timer)//delete any in-progress timer if the mouse is moved off the item before it finishes
 	closeToolTip(usr)
+
+
+// Called when a mob tries to use the item as a tool.
+// Handles most checks.
+/obj/item/proc/use_tool(atom/target, mob/living/user, delay, amount=0, volume=0, datum/callback/extra_checks)
+	// No delay means there is no start message, and no reason to call tool_start_check before use_tool.
+	// Run the start check here so we wouldn't have to call it manually.
+	if(!delay && !tool_start_check(user, amount))
+		return
+
+	delay *= toolspeed
+
+	// Play tool sound at the beginning of tool usage.
+	play_tool_sound(target, volume)
+
+	if(delay)
+		// Create a callback with checks that would be called every tick by do_after.
+		var/datum/callback/tool_check = CALLBACK(src, .proc/tool_check_callback, user, amount, extra_checks)
+
+		if(ismob(target))
+			if(!do_mob(user, target, delay, extra_checks=tool_check))
+				return
+
+		else
+			if(!do_after(user, delay, target=target, extra_checks=tool_check))
+				return
+	else
+		// Invoke the extra checks once, just in case.
+		if(extra_checks && !extra_checks.Invoke())
+			return
+
+	// Use tool's fuel, stack sheets or charges if amount is set.
+	if(amount && !use(amount))
+		return
+
+	// Play tool sound at the end of tool usage,
+	// but only if the delay between the beginning and the end is not too small
+	if(delay >= MIN_TOOL_SOUND_DELAY)
+		play_tool_sound(target, volume)
+
+	return TRUE
+
+// Called before use_tool if there is a delay, or by use_tool if there isn't.
+// Only ever used by welding tools and stacks, so it's not added on any other use_tool checks.
+/obj/item/proc/tool_start_check(mob/living/user, amount=0)
+	return tool_use_check(user, amount)
+
+// A check called by tool_start_check once, and by use_tool on every tick of delay.
+/obj/item/proc/tool_use_check(mob/living/user, amount)
+	return !amount
+
+// Generic use proc. Depending on the item, it uses up fuel, charges, sheets, etc.
+// Returns TRUE on success, FALSE on failure.
+/obj/item/proc/use(used)
+	return !used
+
+// Plays item's usesound, if any.
+/obj/item/proc/play_tool_sound(atom/target, volume=50)
+	if(target && usesound && volume)
+		var/played_sound = usesound
+
+		if(islist(usesound))
+			played_sound = pick(usesound)
+
+		playsound(target, played_sound, volume, 1)
+
+// Used in a callback that is passed by use_tool into do_after call. Do not override, do not call manually.
+/obj/item/proc/tool_check_callback(mob/living/user, amount, datum/callback/extra_checks)
+	return tool_use_check(user, amount) && (!extra_checks || extra_checks.Invoke())

code/game/objects/items/airlock_painter.dm

@@ -11,6 +11,7 @@
 
 	flags_1 = CONDUCT_1 | NOBLUDGEON_1
 	slot_flags = SLOT_BELT
+	usesound = 'sound/effects/spray2.ogg'
 
 	var/obj/item/device/toner/ink = null
 
@@ -20,7 +21,7 @@
 
 //This proc doesn't just check if the painter can be used, but also uses it.
 //Only call this if you are certain that the painter will be used right after this check!
-/obj/item/airlock_painter/proc/use(mob/user)
+/obj/item/airlock_painter/proc/use_paint(mob/user)
 	if(can_use(user))
 		ink.charges--
 		playsound(src.loc, 'sound/effects/spray2.ogg', 50, 1)

code/game/objects/items/cards_ids.dm

@@ -78,9 +78,17 @@
 		return
 	A.emag_act(user)
 
-/obj/item/card/emag/fake/afterattack()
-	playsound(src.loc, 'sound/items/bikehorn.ogg', 50, 1)
-	return
+/obj/item/card/emagfake
+	desc = "It's a card with a magnetic strip attached to some circuitry."
+	name = "cryptographic sequencer"
+	icon_state = "emag"
+	item_state = "card-id"
+	lefthand_file = 'icons/mob/inhands/equipment/idcards_lefthand.dmi'
+	righthand_file = 'icons/mob/inhands/equipment/idcards_righthand.dmi'
+
+/obj/item/card/emagfake/afterattack()
+	. = ..()
+	playsound(src, 'sound/items/bikehorn.ogg', 50, 1)
 
 /obj/item/card/id
 	name = "identification card"

code/game/objects/items/cigs_lighters.dm

@@ -807,4 +807,4 @@ CIGARETTE PACKETS ARE IN FANCY.DM
 			return
 
 	if(reagents && reagents.total_volume)
-		hand_reagents()
+		hand_reagents()

code/game/objects/items/circuitboards/machine_circuitboards.dm

@@ -292,7 +292,7 @@
 				new_setting = "Freezer"
 		name = initial(new_type.name)
 		build_path = initial(new_type.build_path)
-		playsound(user, I.usesound, 50, 1)
+		I.play_tool_sound(src)
 		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You change the circuitboard setting to \"[new_setting]\".</span>")
 	else
 		return ..()

code/game/objects/items/devices/geiger_counter.dm

@@ -170,11 +170,9 @@
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>Turn off [src] before you perform this action!</span>")
 			return 0
 		user.visible_message("<span class='notice'>[user] unscrews [src]'s maintenance panel and begins fiddling with its innards...</span>", "<span class='notice'>You begin resetting [src]...</span>")
-		playsound(user, I.usesound, 50, 1)
-		if(!do_after(user, 40*I.toolspeed, target = user))
+		if(!I.use_tool(src, user, 40, volume=50))
 			return 0
 		user.visible_message("<span class='notice'>[user] refastens [src]'s maintenance panel!</span>", "<span class='notice'>You reset [src] to its factory settings!</span>")
-		playsound(user, 'sound/items/screwdriver2.ogg', 50, 1)
 		obj_flags &= ~EMAGGED
 		radiation_count = 0
 		update_icon()

code/game/objects/items/devices/multitool.dm

@@ -27,6 +27,7 @@
 	hitsound = 'sound/weapons/tap.ogg'
 	toolspeed = 1
 	tool_behaviour = TOOL_MULTITOOL
+	usesound = 'sound/weapons/empty.ogg'
 	var/datum/integrated_io/selected_io = null  //functional for integrated circuits.
 	var/mode = 0
 

code/game/objects/items/devices/radio/intercom.dm

@@ -57,37 +57,28 @@
 
 /obj/item/device/radio/intercom/attackby(obj/item/I, mob/living/user, params)
 	if(istype(I, /obj/item/screwdriver))
-		var/obj/item/screwdriver/S = I
 		if(unfastened)
 			user.visible_message("<span class='notice'>[user] starts tightening [src]'s screws...</span>", "<span class='notice'>You start screwing in [src]...</span>")
-			playsound(src, S.usesound, 50, 1)
-			if(!do_after(user, 30 * S.toolspeed, target = src))
-				return
-			user.visible_message("<span class='notice'>[user] tightens [src]'s screws!</span>", "<span class='notice'>You tighten [src]'s screws.</span>")
-			playsound(src, 'sound/items/screwdriver2.ogg', 50, 1)
-			unfastened = FALSE
+			if(I.use_tool(src, user, 30, volume=50))
+				user.visible_message("<span class='notice'>[user] tightens [src]'s screws!</span>", "<span class='notice'>You tighten [src]'s screws.</span>")
+				unfastened = FALSE
 		else
 			user.visible_message("<span class='notice'>[user] starts loosening [src]'s screws...</span>", "<span class='notice'>You start unscrewing [src]...</span>")
-			playsound(src, S.usesound, 50, 1)
-			if(!do_after(user, 60 * S.toolspeed, target = src))
-				return
-			user.visible_message("<span class='notice'>[user] loosens [src]'s screws!</span>", "<span class='notice'>You unscrew [src], loosening it from the wall.</span>")
-			playsound(src, 'sound/items/screwdriver2.ogg', 50, 1)
-			unfastened = TRUE
+			if(I.use_tool(src, user, 40, volume=50))
+				user.visible_message("<span class='notice'>[user] loosens [src]'s screws!</span>", "<span class='notice'>You unscrew [src], loosening it from the wall.</span>")
+				unfastened = TRUE
 		return
 	else if(istype(I, /obj/item/wrench))
 		if(!unfastened)
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>You need to unscrew [src] from the wall first!</span>")
 			return
-		var/obj/item/wrench/W = I
 		user.visible_message("<span class='notice'>[user] starts unsecuring [src]...</span>", "<span class='notice'>You start unsecuring [src]...</span>")
-		playsound(src, W.usesound, 50, 1)
-		if(!do_after(user, 80 * W.toolspeed, target = src))
-			return
-		user.visible_message("<span class='notice'>[user] unsecures [src]!</span>", "<span class='notice'>You detach [src] from the wall.</span>")
-		playsound(src, 'sound/items/deconstruct.ogg', 50, 1)
-		new/obj/item/wallframe/intercom(get_turf(src))
-		qdel(src)
+		I.play_tool_sound(src)
+		if(I.use_tool(src, user, 80))
+			user.visible_message("<span class='notice'>[user] unsecures [src]!</span>", "<span class='notice'>You detach [src] from the wall.</span>")
+			playsound(src, 'sound/items/deconstruct.ogg', 50, 1)
+			new/obj/item/wallframe/intercom(get_turf(src))
+			qdel(src)
 		return
 	return ..()
 

code/game/objects/items/devices/taperecorder.dm

@@ -276,17 +276,11 @@
 
 
 /obj/item/device/tape/attackby(obj/item/I, mob/user, params)
-	if(ruined)
-		var/delay = -1
-		if (istype(I, /obj/item/screwdriver))
-			delay = 120*I.toolspeed
-		else if(istype(I, /obj/item/pen))
-			delay = 120*1.5
-		if (delay != -1)
-			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You start winding the tape back in...</span>")
-			if(do_after(user, delay, target = src))
-				to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You wound the tape back in.</span>")
-				fix()
+	if(ruined && istype(I, /obj/item/screwdriver) || istype(I, /obj/item/pen))
+		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You start winding the tape back in...</span>")
+		if(I.use_tool(src, user, 120))
+			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You wound the tape back in.</span>")
+			fix()
 
 //Random colour tapes
 /obj/item/device/tape/random

code/game/objects/items/grenades/chem_grenade.dm

@@ -55,7 +55,7 @@
 			if(beakers.len)
 				stage_change(READY)
 				to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You lock the [initial(name)] assembly.</span>")
-				playsound(loc, I.usesound, 25, -3)
+				I.play_tool_sound(src, 25)
 			else
 				to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>You need to add at least one beaker before locking the [initial(name)] assembly!</span>")
 		else if(stage == READY && !nadeassembly)

code/game/objects/items/grenades/plastic.dm

@@ -43,7 +43,7 @@
 		update_icon()
 		return
 	if(nadeassembly && istype(I, /obj/item/wirecutters))
-		playsound(src, I.usesound, 20, 1)
+		I.play_tool_sound(src, 20)
 		nadeassembly.forceMove(get_turf(src))
 		nadeassembly.master = null
 		nadeassembly = null

code/game/objects/items/hot_potato.dm

@@ -0,0 +1,151 @@
+//CREATOR'S NOTE: DO NOT FUCKING GIVE THIS TO BOTANY!
+/obj/item/hot_potato
+	name = "hot potato"
+	desc = "A label on the side of this potato reads \"Product of DonkCo Service Wing. Activate far away from populated areas. Device will only attach to sapient creatures.\" <span class='boldnotice'>You can attack anyone with it to force it on them instead of yourself!</span>"
+	icon = 'icons/obj/hydroponics/harvest.dmi'
+	icon_state = "potato"
+	flags_1 = NOBLUDGEON_1
+	force = 0
+	var/icon_off = "potato"
+	var/icon_on = "potato_active"
+	var/detonation_timerid
+	var/activation_time = 0
+	var/timer = 600			//deciseconds
+	var/show_timer = FALSE
+	var/reusable = FALSE		//absolute madman
+	var/sticky = TRUE
+	var/forceful_attachment = TRUE
+	var/stimulant = TRUE
+	var/detonate_explosion = TRUE
+	var/detonate_dev_range = 0
+	var/detonate_heavy_range = 0
+	var/detonate_light_range = 2
+	var/detonate_flash_range = 5
+	var/detonate_fire_range = 5
+
+	var/color_val = FALSE
+
+/obj/item/hot_potato/proc/detonate()
+	var/atom/location = loc
+	location.visible_message("<span class='userdanger'>[src] [detonate_explosion? "explodes" : "activates"]!</span>", "<span class='userdanger'>[src] activates! You've ran out of time!</span>")
+	if(detonate_explosion)
+		explosion(src, detonate_dev_range, detonate_heavy_range, detonate_light_range, detonate_flash_range, flame_range = detonate_fire_range)
+	deactivate()
+	if(!reusable)
+		var/mob/M = loc
+		if(istype(M))
+			M.dropItemToGround(src, TRUE)
+		qdel(src)
+
+/obj/item/hot_potato/proc/is_active()
+	return isnull(detonation_timerid)? FALSE : TRUE
+
+/obj/item/hot_potato/attack_self(mob/user)
+	if(activate(timer, user))
+		user.visible_message("<span class='boldwarning'>[user] squeezes [src], which promptly starts to flash red-hot colors!</span>", "<span class='boldwarning'>You squeeze [src], activating its countdown and attachment mechanism!</span>",
+		"<span class='boldwarning'>You hear a mechanical click and a loud beeping!</span>")
+		return
+	return ..()
+
+/obj/item/hot_potato/process()
+	if(stimulant)
+		if(isliving(loc))
+			var/mob/living/L = loc
+			L.SetStun(0)
+			L.SetKnockdown(0)
+			L.SetSleeping(0)
+			L.SetUnconscious(0)
+			L.reagents.add_reagent("muscle_stimulant", CLAMP(5 - L.reagents.get_reagent_amount("muscle_stimulant"), 0, 5))	//If you don't have legs or get bola'd, tough luck!
+			color_val = !color_val
+			L.add_atom_colour(color_val? "#ffff00" : "#00ffff", FIXED_COLOUR_PRIORITY)
+
+/obj/item/hot_potato/examine(mob/user)
+	. = ..()
+	if(is_active())
+		to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>[src] is flashing red-hot! You should probably get rid of it!</span>")
+		if(show_timer)
+			to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>[src]'s timer looks to be at [(activation_time - world.time) / 10] seconds!</span>")
+
+/obj/item/hot_potato/equipped(mob/user)
+	. = ..()
+	if(is_active())
+		to_chat(user, "<span class='userdanger'>You have a really bad feeling about [src]!</span>")
+
+/obj/item/hot_potato/afterattack(atom/target, mob/user, adjacent, params)
+	if(!adjacent || !ismob(target))
+		return ..()
+	force_onto(target, user)
+
+/obj/item/hot_potato/proc/force_onto(mob/living/victim, mob/user)
+	if(!istype(victim) || user != loc || victim == user)
+		return FALSE
+	if(!victim.client)
+		to_chat(user, "<span class='boldwarning'>[src] refuses to attach to a non-sapient creature!</span>")
+	if(victim.stat != CONSCIOUS || !victim.get_num_legs())
+		to_chat(user, "<span class='boldwarning'>[src] refuses to attach to someone incapable of using it!</span>")
+	user.temporarilyRemoveItemFromInventory(src, TRUE)
+	. = FALSE
+	if(!victim.put_in_hands(src))
+		if(forceful_attachment)
+			victim.dropItemToGround(victim.get_inactive_held_item())
+			if(!victim.put_in_hands(src))
+				victim.dropItemToGround(victim.get_active_held_item())
+				if(victim.put_in_hands(src))
+					. = TRUE
+			else
+				. = TRUE
+	else
+		. = TRUE
+	if(.)
+		add_logs(user, victim, "forced a hot potato with explosive variables ([detonate_explosion]-[detonate_dev_range]/[detonate_heavy_range]/[detonate_light_range]/[detonate_flash_range]/[detonate_fire_range]) onto")
+		user.visible_message("<span class='userdanger'>[user] forces [src] onto [victim]!</span>", "<span class='userdanger'>You force [src] onto [victim]!</span>", "<span class='boldwarning'>You hear a mechanical click and a beep.</span>")
+		user.remove_atom_colour(TEMPORARY_COLOUR_PRIORITY)
+	else
+		add_logs(user, victim, "tried to force a hot potato with explosive variables ([detonate_explosion]-[detonate_dev_range]/[detonate_heavy_range]/[detonate_light_range]/[detonate_flash_range]/[detonate_fire_range]) onto")
+		user.visible_message("<span class='boldwarning'>[user] tried to force [src] onto [victim], but it could not attach!</span>", "<span class='boldwarning'>You try to force [src] onto [victim], but it is unable to attach!</span>", "<span class='boldwarning'>You hear a mechanical click and two buzzes.</span>")
+		user.put_in_hands(src)
+
+/obj/item/hot_potato/dropped(mob/user)
+	. = ..()
+	user.remove_atom_colour(TEMPORARY_COLOUR_PRIORITY)
+
+/obj/item/hot_potato/proc/activate(delay, mob/user)
+	if(is_active())
+		return
+	update_icon()
+	if(sticky)
+		flags_1 |= NODROP_1
+	name = "primed [name]"
+	activation_time = timer + world.time
+	detonation_timerid = addtimer(CALLBACK(src, .proc/detonate), delay, TIMER_STOPPABLE)
+	START_PROCESSING(SSfastprocess, src)
+	var/turf/T = get_turf(src)
+	message_admins("[user? "[ADMIN_LOOKUPFLW(user)] has primed [src]" : "A [src] has been primed"] (Timer:[delay],Explosive:[detonate_explosion],Range:[detonate_dev_range]/[detonate_heavy_range]/[detonate_light_range]/[detonate_fire_range]) for detonation at [COORD(T)]([T.loc])")
+	log_game("[user? "[user] has primed [src]" : "A [src] has been primed"] ([detonate_dev_range]/[detonate_heavy_range]/[detonate_light_range]/[detonate_fire_range]) for detonation at [COORD(T)]([T.loc])")
+
+/obj/item/hot_potato/proc/deactivate()
+	update_icon()
+	name = initial(name)
+	flags_1 &= ~NODROP_1
+	deltimer(detonation_timerid)
+	STOP_PROCESSING(SSfastprocess, src)
+	detonation_timerid = null
+	if(ismob(loc))
+		var/mob/user = loc
+		user.remove_atom_colour(TEMPORARY_COLOUR_PRIORITY)
+
+/obj/item/hot_potato/update_icon()
+	icon_state = is_active()? icon_on : icon_off
+
+/obj/item/hot_potato/syndicate
+	detonate_light_range = 4
+	detonate_fire_range = 5
+
+/obj/item/hot_potato/harmless
+	detonate_explosion = FALSE
+
+/obj/item/hot_potato/harmless/toy
+	desc = "A label on the side of this potato reads \"Product of DonkCo Toys and Recreation department.\" <span class='boldnotice'>You can attack anyone with it to put it on them instead, if they have a free hand to take it!</span>"
+	sticky = FALSE
+	reusable = TRUE
+	forceful_attachment = FALSE

code/game/objects/items/inducer.dm

@@ -62,7 +62,7 @@
 
 /obj/item/inducer/attackby(obj/item/W, mob/user)
 	if(istype(W, /obj/item/screwdriver))
-		playsound(src, W.usesound, 50, 1)
+		W.play_tool_sound(src)
 		if(!opened)
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You unscrew the battery compartment.</span>")
 			opened = TRUE

code/game/objects/items/plushes.dm

@@ -122,7 +122,7 @@
 				to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>You already murdered it!</span>")
 				return
 			user.visible_message("<span class='notice'>[user] tears out the stuffing from [src]!</span>", "<span class='notice'>You rip a bunch of the stuffing from [src]. Murderer.</span>")
-			playsound(I, I.usesound, 50, TRUE)
+			I.play_tool_sound(src)
 			stuffed = FALSE
 		else
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You remove the grenade from [src].</span>")

code/game/objects/items/powerfist.dm

@@ -44,7 +44,7 @@
 				fisto_setting = 3
 			if(3)
 				fisto_setting = 1
-		playsound(loc, W.usesound, 50, 1)
+		W.play_tool_sound(src)
 		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You tweak \the [src]'s piston valve to [fisto_setting].</span>")
 	else if(istype(W, /obj/item/screwdriver))
 		if(tank)

code/game/objects/items/shooting_range.dm

@@ -25,14 +25,11 @@
 	if(pinnedLoc)
 		pinnedLoc.forceMove(loc)
 
-/obj/item/target/attackby(obj/item/W, mob/user, params)
-	if(istype(W, /obj/item/weldingtool))
-		var/obj/item/weldingtool/WT = W
-		if(WT.remove_fuel(0, user))
-			removeOverlays()
-			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You slice off [src]'s uneven chunks of aluminium and scorch marks.</span>")
-	else
-		return ..()
+/obj/item/target/welder_act(mob/living/user, obj/item/I)
+	if(I.use_tool(src, user, 0, volume=40))
+		removeOverlays()
+		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You slice off [src]'s uneven chunks of aluminium and scorch marks.</span>")
+	return TRUE
 
 /obj/item/target/attack_hand(mob/user)
 	if(pinnedLoc)

code/game/objects/items/stacks/rods.dm

@@ -40,17 +40,15 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_INIT(rod_recipes, list ( \
 		icon_state = "rods"
 
 /obj/item/stack/rods/attackby(obj/item/W, mob/user, params)
-	if (istype(W, /obj/item/weldingtool))
-		var/obj/item/weldingtool/WT = W
-
+	if(istype(W, /obj/item/weldingtool))
 		if(get_amount() < 2)
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>You need at least two rods to do this!</span>")
 			return
 
-		if(WT.remove_fuel(0,user))
+		if(W.use_tool(src, user, 0, volume=40))
 			var/obj/item/stack/sheet/metal/new_item = new(usr.loc)
-			user.visible_message("[user.name] shaped [src] into metal with the welding tool.", \
-						 "<span class='notice'>You shape [src] into metal with the welding tool.</span>", \
+			user.visible_message("[user.name] shaped [src] into metal with [W].", \
+						 "<span class='notice'>You shape [src] into metal with [W].</span>", \
 						 "<span class='italics'>You hear welding.</span>")
 			var/obj/item/stack/rods/R = src
 			src = null

code/game/objects/items/stacks/sheets/glass.dm

@@ -279,21 +279,22 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_INIT(plastitaniumglass_recipes, list(
 /obj/item/shard/attackby(obj/item/I, mob/user, params)
 	if(istype(I, /obj/item/device/lightreplacer))
 		I.attackby(src, user)
-	else if(istype(I, /obj/item/weldingtool))
-		var/obj/item/weldingtool/WT = I
-		if(WT.remove_fuel(0, user))
-			var/obj/item/stack/sheet/glass/NG = new (user.loc)
-			for(var/obj/item/stack/sheet/glass/G in user.loc)
-				if(G == NG)
-					continue
-				if(G.amount >= G.max_amount)
-					continue
-				G.attackby(NG, user)
-			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You add the newly-formed glass to the stack. It now contains [NG.amount] sheet\s.</span>")
-			qdel(src)
 	else
 		return ..()
 
+/obj/item/shard/welder_act(mob/living/user, obj/item/I)
+	if(I.use_tool(src, user, 0, volume=50))
+		var/obj/item/stack/sheet/glass/NG = new (user.loc)
+		for(var/obj/item/stack/sheet/glass/G in user.loc)
+			if(G == NG)
+				continue
+			if(G.amount >= G.max_amount)
+				continue
+			G.attackby(NG, user)
+		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You add the newly-formed glass to the stack. It now contains [NG.amount] sheet\s.</span>")
+		qdel(src)
+	return TRUE
+
 /obj/item/shard/Crossed(mob/living/L)
 	if(istype(L) && has_gravity(loc))
 		playsound(loc, 'sound/effects/glass_step.ogg', 50, 1)

code/game/objects/items/stacks/stack.dm

@@ -25,7 +25,7 @@
 
 /obj/item/stack/on_grind()
 	for(var/i in 1 to grind_results.len) //This should only call if it's ground, so no need to check if grind_results exists
-		grind_results[grind_results[i]] *= amount //Gets the key at position i, then the reagent amount of that key, then multiplies it by stack size
+		grind_results[grind_results[i]] *= get_amount() //Gets the key at position i, then the reagent amount of that key, then multiplies it by stack size
 
 /obj/item/stack/grind_requirements()
 	if(is_cyborg)
@@ -247,7 +247,7 @@
 					return 0
 	return 1
 
-/obj/item/stack/proc/use(used, transfer = FALSE) // return 0 = borked; return 1 = had enough
+/obj/item/stack/use(used, transfer = FALSE) // return 0 = borked; return 1 = had enough
 	if(zero_amount())
 		return 0
 	if (is_cyborg)
@@ -260,6 +260,20 @@
 	update_weight()
 	return 1
 
+/obj/item/stack/tool_use_check(mob/living/user, amount)
+	if(get_amount() < amount)
+		if(singular_name)
+			if(amount > 1)
+				to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>You need at least [amount] [singular_name]\s to do this!</span>")
+			else
+				to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>You need at least [amount] [singular_name] to do this!</span>")
+		else
+			to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>You need at least [amount] to do this!</span>")
+
+		return FALSE
+
+	return TRUE
+
 /obj/item/stack/proc/zero_amount()
 	if(is_cyborg)
 		return source.energy < cost

code/game/objects/items/stacks/tiles/tile_types.dm

@@ -21,18 +21,15 @@
 /obj/item/stack/tile/attackby(obj/item/W, mob/user, params)
 
 	if (istype(W, /obj/item/weldingtool))
-		var/obj/item/weldingtool/WT = W
-
 		if(get_amount() < 4)
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>You need at least four tiles to do this!</span>")
 			return
 
-		if(WT.is_hot() && !mineralType)
+		if(!mineralType)
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>You can not reform this!</span>")
 			return
 
-		if(WT.remove_fuel(0,user))
-
+		if(W.use_tool(src, user, 0, volume=40))
 			if(mineralType == "plasma")
 				atmos_spawn_air("plasma=5;TEMP=1000")
 				user.visible_message("<span class='warning'>[user.name] sets the plasma tiles on fire!</span>", \

code/game/objects/items/storage/secure.dm

@@ -34,17 +34,17 @@
 /obj/item/storage/secure/attackby(obj/item/W, mob/user, params)
 	if(locked)
 		if (istype(W, /obj/item/screwdriver))
-			if (do_after(user, 20*W.toolspeed, target = user))
+			if (W.use_tool(src, user, 20))
 				open =! open
 				to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You [open ? "open" : "close"] the service panel.</span>")
 			return
-		if (istype(W, /obj/item/wirecutters) || istype(W, /obj/item/card/emag))
+		if (istype(W, /obj/item/wirecutters))
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='danger'>[src] is protected from this sort of tampering, yet it appears the internal memory wires can still be <b>pulsed</b>.</span>")
 		if ((istype(W, /obj/item/device/multitool)) && (!l_hacking))
 			if(src.open == 1)
 				to_chat(user, "<span class='danger'>Now attempting to reset internal memory, please hold.</span>")
 				src.l_hacking = 1
-				if (do_after(usr, 400*W.toolspeed, target = user))
+				if (W.use_tool(src, user, 400))
 					to_chat(user, "<span class='danger'>Internal memory reset - lock has been disengaged.</span>")
 					src.l_set = 0
 					src.l_hacking = 0

code/game/objects/items/tools/screwdriver.dm

@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@
 	materials = list(MAT_METAL=75)
 	attack_verb = list("stabbed")
 	hitsound = 'sound/weapons/bladeslice.ogg'
-	usesound = 'sound/items/screwdriver.ogg'
+	usesound = list('sound/items/screwdriver.ogg', 'sound/items/screwdriver2.ogg')
 	tool_behaviour = TOOL_SCREWDRIVER
 	toolspeed = 1
 	armor = list(melee = 0, bullet = 0, laser = 0, energy = 0, bomb = 0, bio = 0, rad = 0, fire = 50, acid = 30)

code/game/objects/items/tools/weldingtool.dm

@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@
 	force = 3
 	throwforce = 5
 	hitsound = "swing_hit"
-	usesound = 'sound/items/welder.ogg'
+	usesound = list('sound/items/welder.ogg', 'sound/items/welder2.ogg')
 	var/acti_sound = 'sound/items/welderactivate.ogg'
 	var/deac_sound = 'sound/items/welderdeactivate.ogg'
 	throw_speed = 3
@@ -73,7 +73,7 @@
 			damtype = "fire"
 			++burned_fuel_for
 			if(burned_fuel_for >= WELDER_FUEL_BURN_INTERVAL)
-				remove_fuel(1)
+				use(1)
 			update_icon()
 
 	//This is to start fires. process() is only called if the welder is on.
@@ -107,10 +107,10 @@
 	var/obj/item/bodypart/affecting = H.get_bodypart(check_zone(user.zone_selected))
 
 	if(affecting && affecting.status == BODYPART_ROBOTIC && user.a_intent != INTENT_HARM)
-		if(src.remove_fuel(1))
-			playsound(loc, usesound, 50, 1)
+		if(src.use_tool(H, user, 0, volume=50, amount=1))
 			if(user == H)
-				user.visible_message("<span class='notice'>[user] starts to fix some of the dents on [H]'s [affecting.name].</span>", "<span class='notice'>You start fixing some of the dents on [H]'s [affecting.name].</span>")
+				user.visible_message("<span class='notice'>[user] starts to fix some of the dents on [H]'s [affecting.name].</span>",
+					"<span class='notice'>You start fixing some of the dents on [H]'s [affecting.name].</span>")
 				if(!do_mob(user, H, 50))
 					return
 			item_heal_robotic(H, user, 15, 0)
@@ -125,8 +125,8 @@
 		reagents.trans_to(O, reagents.total_volume)
 		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You empty [src]'s fuel tank into [O].</span>")
 		update_icon()
-	if(welding)
-		remove_fuel(1)
+	if(isOn())
+		use(1)
 		var/turf/location = get_turf(user)
 		location.hotspot_expose(700, 50, 1)
 		if(get_fuel() <= 0)
@@ -150,26 +150,23 @@
 	update_icon()
 
 
-//Returns the amount of fuel in the welder
+// Returns the amount of fuel in the welder
 /obj/item/weldingtool/proc/get_fuel()
 	return reagents.get_reagent_amount("welding_fuel")
 
 
-//Removes fuel from the welding tool. If a mob is passed, it will try to flash the mob's eyes. This should probably be renamed to use()
-/obj/item/weldingtool/proc/remove_fuel(amount = 1, mob/living/M = null)
-	if(!welding || !check_fuel())
-		return 0
-	if(amount)
+// Uses fuel from the welding tool.
+/obj/item/weldingtool/use(used = 0)
+	if(!isOn() || !check_fuel())
+		return FALSE
+
+	if(used)
 		burned_fuel_for = 0
-	if(get_fuel() >= amount)
-		reagents.remove_reagent("welding_fuel", amount)
+	if(get_fuel() >= used)
+		reagents.remove_reagent("welding_fuel", used)
 		check_fuel()
-		if(M)
-			M.flash_act(light_intensity)
 		return TRUE
 	else
-		if(M)
-			to_chat(M, "<span class='warning'>You need more welding fuel to complete this task!</span>")
 		return FALSE
 
 
@@ -231,6 +228,24 @@
 /obj/item/weldingtool/proc/isOn()
 	return welding
 
+// When welding is about to start, run a normal tool_use_check, then flash a mob if it succeeds.
+/obj/item/weldingtool/tool_start_check(mob/living/user, amount=0)
+	. = tool_use_check(user, amount)
+	if(. && user)
+		user.flash_act(light_intensity)
+
+// If welding tool ran out of fuel during a construction task, construction fails.
+/obj/item/weldingtool/tool_use_check(mob/living/user, amount)
+	if(!isOn() || !check_fuel())
+		to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>[src] has to be on to complete this task!</span>")
+		return FALSE
+
+	if(get_fuel() >= amount)
+		return TRUE
+	else
+		to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>You need more welding fuel to complete this task!</span>")
+		return FALSE
+
 
 /obj/item/weldingtool/proc/flamethrower_screwdriver(obj/item/I, mob/user)
 	if(welding)
@@ -260,10 +275,10 @@
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>You need one rod to start building a flamethrower!</span>")
 
 /obj/item/weldingtool/ignition_effect(atom/A, mob/user)
-	if(welding && remove_fuel(1, user))
-		. = "<span class='notice'>[user] casually lights [A] with [src], what a badass.</span>"
+	if(use_tool(A, user, 0, amount=1))
+		return "<span class='notice'>[user] casually lights [A] with [src], what a badass.</span>"
 	else
-		. = ""
+		return ""
 
 /obj/item/weldingtool/largetank
 	name = "industrial welding tool"

code/game/objects/items/trash.dm

@@ -66,7 +66,7 @@
 	name = "crushed can"
 	icon_state = "cola"
 	resistance_flags = NONE
-	grind_results = list("aluminum" = 10)
+	grind_results = list("aluminium" = 10)
 
 /obj/item/trash/attack(mob/M, mob/living/user)
 	return
@@ -81,4 +81,4 @@
 /obj/item/trash/coal/burn()
 	visible_message("[src] fuses into a diamond! Someone wasn't so naughty after all...")
 	new /obj/item/stack/ore/diamond(loc)
-	qdel(src)
+	qdel(src)

code/game/objects/structures/ai_core.dm

@@ -32,13 +32,12 @@
 			if(state != EMPTY_CORE)
 				to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>The core must be empty to deconstruct it!</span>")
 				return
-			var/obj/item/weldingtool/WT = P
-			if(!WT.isOn())
-				to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>The welder must be on for this task!</span>")
+
+			if(!P.tool_start_check(user, amount=0))
 				return
-			playsound(loc, WT.usesound, 50, 1)
+
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You start to deconstruct the frame...</span>")
-			if(do_after(user, 20*P.toolspeed, target = src) && src && state == EMPTY_CORE && WT && WT.remove_fuel(0, user))
+			if(P.use_tool(src, user, 20, volume=50) && state == EMPTY_CORE)
 				to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You deconstruct the frame.</span>")
 				deconstruct(TRUE)
 			return
@@ -56,13 +55,13 @@
 					return
 			if(CIRCUIT_CORE)
 				if(istype(P, /obj/item/screwdriver))
-					playsound(loc, P.usesound, 50, 1)
+					P.play_tool_sound(src)
 					to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You screw the circuit board into place.</span>")
 					state = SCREWED_CORE
 					update_icon()
 					return
 				if(istype(P, /obj/item/crowbar))
-					playsound(loc, P.usesound, 50, 1)
+					P.play_tool_sound(src)
 					to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You remove the circuit board.</span>")
 					state = EMPTY_CORE
 					update_icon()
@@ -71,7 +70,7 @@
 					return
 			if(SCREWED_CORE)
 				if(istype(P, /obj/item/screwdriver) && circuit)
-					playsound(loc, P.usesound, 50, 1)
+					P.play_tool_sound(src)
 					to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You unfasten the circuit board.</span>")
 					state = CIRCUIT_CORE
 					update_icon()
@@ -93,7 +92,7 @@
 					if(brain)
 						to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>Get that [brain.name] out of there first!</span>")
 					else
-						playsound(loc, P.usesound, 50, 1)
+						P.play_tool_sound(src)
 						to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You remove the cables.</span>")
 						state = SCREWED_CORE
 						update_icon()
@@ -152,7 +151,7 @@
 					return
 
 				if(istype(P, /obj/item/crowbar) && brain)
-					playsound(loc, P.usesound, 50, 1)
+					P.play_tool_sound(src)
 					to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You remove the brain.</span>")
 					brain.forceMove(loc)
 					brain = null
@@ -161,7 +160,7 @@
 
 			if(GLASS_CORE)
 				if(istype(P, /obj/item/crowbar))
-					playsound(loc, P.usesound, 50, 1)
+					P.play_tool_sound(src)
 					to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You remove the glass panel.</span>")
 					state = CABLED_CORE
 					update_icon()
@@ -169,7 +168,7 @@
 					return
 
 				if(istype(P, /obj/item/screwdriver))
-					playsound(loc, P.usesound, 50, 1)
+					P.play_tool_sound(src)
 					to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You connect the monitor.</span>")
 					if(brain)
 						SSticker.mode.remove_antag_for_borging(brain.brainmob.mind)
@@ -198,7 +197,7 @@
 					return
 
 				if(istype(P, /obj/item/screwdriver))
-					playsound(loc, P.usesound, 50, 1)
+					P.play_tool_sound(src)
 					to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You disconnect the monitor.</span>")
 					state = GLASS_CORE
 					update_icon()

code/game/objects/structures/beds_chairs/bed.dm

@@ -38,7 +38,7 @@
 
 /obj/structure/bed/attackby(obj/item/W, mob/user, params)
 	if(istype(W, /obj/item/wrench) && !(flags_1&NODECONSTRUCT_1))
-		playsound(src.loc, W.usesound, 50, 1)
+		W.play_tool_sound(src)
 		deconstruct(TRUE)
 	else
 		return ..()

code/game/objects/structures/beds_chairs/chair.dm

@@ -73,7 +73,7 @@
 
 /obj/structure/chair/attackby(obj/item/W, mob/user, params)
 	if(istype(W, /obj/item/wrench) && !(flags_1&NODECONSTRUCT_1))
-		playsound(src.loc, W.usesound, 50, 1)
+		W.play_tool_sound(src)
 		deconstruct()
 	else if(istype(W, /obj/item/assembly/shock_kit))
 		if(!user.temporarilyRemoveItemFromInventory(W))

code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/closets.dm

@@ -29,7 +29,6 @@
 	var/cutting_tool = /obj/item/weldingtool
 	var/open_sound = 'sound/machines/click.ogg'
 	var/close_sound = 'sound/machines/click.ogg'
-	var/cutting_sound = 'sound/items/welder.ogg'
 	var/material_drop = /obj/item/stack/sheet/metal
 	var/material_drop_amount = 2
 	var/delivery_icon = "deliverycloset" //which icon to use when packagewrapped. null to be unwrappable.
@@ -216,19 +215,18 @@
 	if(opened)
 		if(istype(W, cutting_tool))
 			if(istype(W, /obj/item/weldingtool))
-				var/obj/item/weldingtool/WT = W
-				if(WT.remove_fuel(0, user))
-					to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You begin cutting \the [src] apart...</span>")
-					playsound(loc, cutting_sound, 40, 1)
-					if(do_after(user, 40*WT.toolspeed, 1, target = src))
-						if(!opened || !WT.isOn())
-							return
-						playsound(loc, cutting_sound, 50, 1)
-						user.visible_message("<span class='notice'>[user] slices apart \the [src].</span>",
-										"<span class='notice'>You cut \the [src] apart with \the [WT].</span>",
-										"<span class='italics'>You hear welding.</span>")
-						deconstruct(TRUE)
+				if(!W.tool_start_check(user, amount=0))
 					return
+
+				to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You begin cutting \the [src] apart...</span>")
+				if(W.use_tool(src, user, 40, volume=50))
+					if(!opened)
+						return
+					user.visible_message("<span class='notice'>[user] slices apart \the [src].</span>",
+									"<span class='notice'>You cut \the [src] apart with \the [W].</span>",
+									"<span class='italics'>You hear welding.</span>")
+					deconstruct(TRUE)
+				return
 			else // for example cardboard box is cut with wirecutters
 				user.visible_message("<span class='notice'>[user] cut apart \the [src].</span>", \
 									"<span class='notice'>You cut \the [src] apart with \the [W].</span>")
@@ -237,25 +235,23 @@
 		if(user.transferItemToLoc(W, drop_location())) // so we put in unlit welder too
 			return
 	else if(istype(W, /obj/item/weldingtool) && can_weld_shut)
-		var/obj/item/weldingtool/WT = W
-		if(!WT.remove_fuel(0, user))
+		if(!W.tool_start_check(user, amount=0))
 			return
+
 		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You begin [welded ? "unwelding":"welding"] \the [src]...</span>")
-		playsound(loc, 'sound/items/welder2.ogg', 40, 1)
-		if(do_after(user, 40*WT.toolspeed, 1, target = src))
-			if(opened || !WT.isOn())
+		if(W.use_tool(src, user, 40, volume=50))
+			if(opened)
 				return
-			playsound(loc, WT.usesound, 50, 1)
 			welded = !welded
 			user.visible_message("<span class='notice'>[user] [welded ? "welds shut" : "unweldeds"] \the [src].</span>",
-							"<span class='notice'>You [welded ? "weld" : "unwelded"] \the [src] with \the [WT].</span>",
+							"<span class='notice'>You [welded ? "weld" : "unwelded"] \the [src] with \the [W].</span>",
 							"<span class='italics'>You hear welding.</span>")
 			update_icon()
 	else if(istype(W, /obj/item/wrench) && anchorable)
 		if(isinspace() && !anchored)
 			return
 		anchored = !anchored
-		playsound(src.loc, W.usesound, 75, 1)
+		W.play_tool_sound(src, 75)
 		user.visible_message("<span class='notice'>[user] [anchored ? "anchored" : "unanchored"] \the [src] [anchored ? "to" : "from"] the ground.</span>", \
 						"<span class='notice'>You [anchored ? "anchored" : "unanchored"] \the [src] [anchored ? "to" : "from"] the ground.</span>", \
 						"<span class='italics'>You hear a ratchet.</span>")

code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/closets/cardboardbox.dm

@@ -10,7 +10,6 @@
 	can_weld_shut = 0
 	cutting_tool = /obj/item/wirecutters
 	open_sound = "rustle"
-	cutting_sound = 'sound/items/poster_ripped.ogg'
 	material_drop = /obj/item/stack/sheet/cardboard
 	delivery_icon = "deliverybox"
 	anchorable = FALSE
@@ -68,6 +67,5 @@
 	move_speed_multiplier = 2
 	cutting_tool = /obj/item/weldingtool
 	open_sound = 'sound/machines/click.ogg'
-	cutting_sound = 'sound/items/welder.ogg'
 	material_drop = /obj/item/stack/sheet/plasteel
 #undef SNAKE_SPAM_TICKS

code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/closets/job_closets.dm

@@ -105,6 +105,7 @@
 	icon_door = "black"
 
 /obj/structure/closet/wardrobe/chaplain_black/PopulateContents()
+	new /obj/item/clothing/accessory/pocketprotector/cosmetology(src)
 	new /obj/item/clothing/under/rank/chaplain(src)
 	new /obj/item/clothing/shoes/sneakers/black(src)
 	new /obj/item/clothing/suit/nun(src)
@@ -177,6 +178,7 @@
 	icon_door = "atmos_wardrobe"
 
 /obj/structure/closet/wardrobe/atmospherics_yellow/PopulateContents()
+	new /obj/item/clothing/accessory/pocketprotector(src)
 	new /obj/item/storage/backpack/duffelbag/engineering(src)
 	new /obj/item/storage/backpack/satchel/eng(src)
 	new /obj/item/storage/backpack/industrial(src)
@@ -193,6 +195,7 @@
 	icon_door = "yellow"
 
 /obj/structure/closet/wardrobe/engineering_yellow/PopulateContents()
+	new /obj/item/clothing/accessory/pocketprotector(src)
 	new /obj/item/storage/backpack/duffelbag/engineering(src)
 	new /obj/item/storage/backpack/industrial(src)
 	new /obj/item/storage/backpack/satchel/eng(src)
@@ -211,6 +214,7 @@
 	name = "medical doctor's wardrobe"
 
 /obj/structure/closet/wardrobe/white/medical/PopulateContents()
+	new /obj/item/clothing/accessory/pocketprotector(src)
 	new /obj/item/storage/backpack/duffelbag/med(src)
 	new /obj/item/storage/backpack/medic(src)
 	new /obj/item/storage/backpack/satchel/med(src)
@@ -318,6 +322,7 @@
 	icon_door = "white"
 
 /obj/structure/closet/wardrobe/science_white/PopulateContents()
+	new /obj/item/clothing/accessory/pocketprotector(src)
 	new /obj/item/storage/backpack/science(src)
 	new /obj/item/storage/backpack/science(src)
 	new /obj/item/storage/backpack/satchel/tox(src)

code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/crates/bins.dm

@@ -33,7 +33,7 @@
 		do_animate()
 	else if(istype(W, /obj/item/wrench))
 		anchored = !anchored
-		playsound(src.loc, W.usesound, 75, 1)
+		W.play_tool_sound(src, 75)
 	else
 		return ..()
 

code/game/objects/structures/displaycase.dm

@@ -96,13 +96,13 @@
 		else
 			to_chat(user,  "<span class='warning'>Access denied.</span>")
 	else if(istype(W, /obj/item/weldingtool) && user.a_intent == INTENT_HELP && !broken)
-		var/obj/item/weldingtool/WT = W
-		if(obj_integrity < max_integrity && WT.remove_fuel(5, user))
+		if(obj_integrity < max_integrity)
+			if(!W.tool_start_check(user, amount=5))
+				return
+
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You begin repairing [src].</span>")
-			playsound(loc, WT.usesound, 40, 1)
-			if(do_after(user, 40*W.toolspeed, target = src))
+			if(W.use_tool(src, user, 40, amount=5, volume=50))
 				obj_integrity = max_integrity
-				playsound(loc, 'sound/items/welder2.ogg', 50, 1)
 				update_icon()
 				to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You repair [src].</span>")
 		else
@@ -117,7 +117,7 @@
 				qdel(src)
 		else
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You start to [open ? "close":"open"] [src].</span>")
-			if(do_after(user, 20*W.toolspeed, target = src))
+			if(W.use_tool(src, user, 20))
 				to_chat(user,  "<span class='notice'>You [open ? "close":"open"] [src].</span>")
 				toggle_lock(user)
 	else if(open && !showpiece)
@@ -177,15 +177,15 @@
 /obj/structure/displaycase_chassis/attackby(obj/item/I, mob/user, params)
 	if(istype(I, /obj/item/wrench)) //The player can only deconstruct the wooden frame
 		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You start disassembling [src]...</span>")
-		playsound(src.loc, I.usesound, 50, 1)
-		if(do_after(user, 30*I.toolspeed, target = src))
+		I.play_tool_sound(src)
+		if(I.use_tool(src, user, 30))
 			playsound(src.loc, 'sound/items/deconstruct.ogg', 50, 1)
 			new /obj/item/stack/sheet/mineral/wood(get_turf(src), 5)
 			qdel(src)
 
 	else if(istype(I, /obj/item/electronics/airlock))
 		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You start installing the electronics into [src]...</span>")
-		playsound(src.loc, I.usesound, 50, 1)
+		I.play_tool_sound(src)
 		if(do_after(user, 30, target = src) && user.transferItemToLoc(I,src))
 			electronics = I
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You install the airlock electronics.</span>")

code/game/objects/structures/door_assembly.dm

@@ -59,40 +59,34 @@
 		created_name = t
 
 	else if(istype(W, /obj/item/weldingtool) && (mineral || glass || !anchored ))
-		var/obj/item/weldingtool/WT = W
-		if(WT.remove_fuel(0,user))
-			playsound(src, 'sound/items/welder2.ogg', 50, 1)
-			if(mineral)
-				var/obj/item/stack/sheet/mineral/mineral_path = text2path("/obj/item/stack/sheet/mineral/[mineral]")
-				user.visible_message("[user] welds the [mineral] plating off the airlock assembly.", "You start to weld the [mineral] plating off the airlock assembly...")
-				if(do_after(user, 40 * WT.toolspeed, target = src))
-					if(!src || !WT.isOn())
-						return
-					to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You weld the [mineral] plating off.</span>")
-					new mineral_path(loc, 2)
-					var/obj/structure/door_assembly/PA = new previous_assembly(loc)
-					transfer_assembly_vars(src, PA)
+		if(!W.tool_start_check(user, amount=0))
+			return
 
-			else if(glass)
-				user.visible_message("[user] welds the glass panel out of the airlock assembly.", "You start to weld the glass panel out of the airlock assembly...")
-				if(do_after(user, 40 * WT.toolspeed, target = src))
-					if(!src || !WT.isOn())
-						return
-					to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You weld the glass panel out.</span>")
-					if(heat_proof_finished)
-						new /obj/item/stack/sheet/rglass(get_turf(src))
-						heat_proof_finished = 0
-					else
-						new /obj/item/stack/sheet/glass(get_turf(src))
-					glass = 0
-			else if(!anchored)
-				user.visible_message("<span class='warning'>[user] disassembles the airlock assembly.</span>", \
-									"You start to disassemble the airlock assembly...")
-				if(do_after(user, 40*W.toolspeed, target = src))
-					if(!WT.isOn())
-						return
-					to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You disassemble the airlock assembly.</span>")
-					deconstruct(TRUE)
+		if(mineral)
+			var/obj/item/stack/sheet/mineral/mineral_path = text2path("/obj/item/stack/sheet/mineral/[mineral]")
+			user.visible_message("[user] welds the [mineral] plating off the airlock assembly.", "You start to weld the [mineral] plating off the airlock assembly...")
+			if(W.use_tool(src, user, 40, volume=50))
+				to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You weld the [mineral] plating off.</span>")
+				new mineral_path(loc, 2)
+				var/obj/structure/door_assembly/PA = new previous_assembly(loc)
+				transfer_assembly_vars(src, PA)
+
+		else if(glass)
+			user.visible_message("[user] welds the glass panel out of the airlock assembly.", "You start to weld the glass panel out of the airlock assembly...")
+			if(W.use_tool(src, user, 40, volume=50))
+				to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You weld the glass panel out.</span>")
+				if(heat_proof_finished)
+					new /obj/item/stack/sheet/rglass(get_turf(src))
+					heat_proof_finished = 0
+				else
+					new /obj/item/stack/sheet/glass(get_turf(src))
+				glass = 0
+		else if(!anchored)
+			user.visible_message("<span class='warning'>[user] disassembles the airlock assembly.</span>", \
+								"You start to disassemble the airlock assembly...")
+			if(W.use_tool(src, user, 40, volume=50))
+				to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You disassemble the airlock assembly.</span>")
+				deconstruct(TRUE)
 
 	else if(istype(W, /obj/item/wrench))
 		if(!anchored )
@@ -103,12 +97,11 @@
 					break
 
 			if(door_check)
-				playsound(src, W.usesound, 100, 1)
 				user.visible_message("[user] secures the airlock assembly to the floor.", \
 									 "<span class='notice'>You start to secure the airlock assembly to the floor...</span>", \
 									 "<span class='italics'>You hear wrenching.</span>")
 
-				if(do_after(user, 40*W.toolspeed, target = src))
+				if(W.use_tool(src, user, 40, volume=100))
 					if(anchored)
 						return
 					to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You secure the airlock assembly.</span>")
@@ -118,38 +111,34 @@
 				to_chat(user, "There is another door here!")
 
 		else
-			playsound(src, W.usesound, 100, 1)
 			user.visible_message("[user] unsecures the airlock assembly from the floor.", \
 								 "<span class='notice'>You start to unsecure the airlock assembly from the floor...</span>", \
 								 "<span class='italics'>You hear wrenching.</span>")
-			if(do_after(user, 40*W.toolspeed, target = src))
-				if(!anchored )
+			if(W.use_tool(src, user, 40, volume=100))
+				if(!anchored)
 					return
 				to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You unsecure the airlock assembly.</span>")
 				name = "airlock assembly"
 				anchored = FALSE
 
 	else if(istype(W, /obj/item/stack/cable_coil) && state == AIRLOCK_ASSEMBLY_NEEDS_WIRES && anchored )
-		var/obj/item/stack/cable_coil/C = W
-		if (C.get_amount() < 1)
-			to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>You need one length of cable to wire the airlock assembly!</span>")
+		if(!W.tool_start_check(user, amount=1))
 			return
+
 		user.visible_message("[user] wires the airlock assembly.", \
 							"<span class='notice'>You start to wire the airlock assembly...</span>")
-		if(do_after(user, 40, target = src))
-			if(C.get_amount() < 1 || state != AIRLOCK_ASSEMBLY_NEEDS_WIRES)
+		if(W.use_tool(src, user, 40, amount=1))
+			if(state != AIRLOCK_ASSEMBLY_NEEDS_WIRES)
 				return
-			C.use(1)
 			state = AIRLOCK_ASSEMBLY_NEEDS_ELECTRONICS
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You wire the airlock assembly.</span>")
 			name = "wired airlock assembly"
 
 	else if(istype(W, /obj/item/wirecutters) && state == AIRLOCK_ASSEMBLY_NEEDS_ELECTRONICS )
-		playsound(src, W.usesound, 100, 1)
 		user.visible_message("[user] cuts the wires from the airlock assembly.", \
 							"<span class='notice'>You start to cut the wires from the airlock assembly...</span>")
 
-		if(do_after(user, 40*W.toolspeed, target = src))
+		if(W.use_tool(src, user, 40, volume=100))
 			if(state != AIRLOCK_ASSEMBLY_NEEDS_ELECTRONICS)
 				return
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You cut the wires from the airlock assembly.</span>")
@@ -158,7 +147,7 @@
 			name = "secured airlock assembly"
 
 	else if(istype(W, /obj/item/electronics/airlock) && state == AIRLOCK_ASSEMBLY_NEEDS_ELECTRONICS )
-		playsound(src, W.usesound, 100, 1)
+		W.play_tool_sound(src, 100)
 		user.visible_message("[user] installs the electronics into the airlock assembly.", \
 							"<span class='notice'>You start to install electronics into the airlock assembly...</span>")
 		if(do_after(user, 40, target = src))
@@ -174,11 +163,10 @@
 
 
 	else if(istype(W, /obj/item/crowbar) && state == AIRLOCK_ASSEMBLY_NEEDS_SCREWDRIVER )
-		playsound(src, W.usesound, 100, 1)
 		user.visible_message("[user] removes the electronics from the airlock assembly.", \
 								"<span class='notice'>You start to remove electronics from the airlock assembly...</span>")
 
-		if(do_after(user, 40*W.toolspeed, target = src))
+		if(W.use_tool(src, user, 40, volume=100))
 			if(state != AIRLOCK_ASSEMBLY_NEEDS_SCREWDRIVER)
 				return
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You remove the airlock electronics.</span>")
@@ -237,11 +225,10 @@
 					to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>You cannot add [G] to [src]!</span>")
 
 	else if(istype(W, /obj/item/screwdriver) && state == AIRLOCK_ASSEMBLY_NEEDS_SCREWDRIVER )
-		playsound(src, W.usesound, 100, 1)
 		user.visible_message("[user] finishes the airlock.", \
 							 "<span class='notice'>You start finishing the airlock...</span>")
 
-		if(do_after(user, 40*W.toolspeed, target = src))
+		if(W.use_tool(src, user, 40, volume=100))
 			if(loc && state == AIRLOCK_ASSEMBLY_NEEDS_SCREWDRIVER)
 				to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You finish the airlock.</span>")
 				var/obj/machinery/door/airlock/door

code/game/objects/structures/dresser.dm

@@ -6,18 +6,17 @@
 	density = TRUE
 	anchored = TRUE
 
-/obj/structure/dresser/attackby(obj/item/P, mob/user, params)
-	if(istype(P, /obj/item/wrench))
+/obj/structure/dresser/attackby(obj/item/I, mob/user, params)
+	if(istype(I, /obj/item/wrench))
 		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You begin to [anchored ? "unwrench" : "wrench"] [src].</span>")
-		playsound(src, P.usesound, 50, 1)
-		if(do_after(user, 20, target = src))
+		if(I.use_tool(src, user, 20, volume=50))
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You successfully [anchored ? "unwrench" : "wrench"] [src].</span>")
 			anchored = !anchored
 	else
 		return ..()
 
 /obj/structure/dresser/deconstruct(disassembled = TRUE)
-	new /obj/item/stack/sheet/mineral/wood (get_turf(src), 10)
+	new /obj/item/stack/sheet/mineral/wood(drop_location(), 10)
 	qdel(src)
 
 /obj/structure/dresser/attack_hand(mob/user)

code/game/objects/structures/electricchair.dm

@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@
 /obj/structure/chair/e_chair/attackby(obj/item/W, mob/user, params)
 	if(istype(W, /obj/item/wrench))
 		var/obj/structure/chair/C = new /obj/structure/chair(loc)
-		playsound(loc, W.usesound, 50, 1)
+		W.play_tool_sound(src)
 		C.setDir(dir)
 		part.forceMove(loc)
 		part.master = null

code/game/objects/structures/extinguisher.dm

@@ -43,8 +43,8 @@
 /obj/structure/extinguisher_cabinet/attackby(obj/item/I, mob/user, params)
 	if(istype(I, /obj/item/wrench) && !stored_extinguisher)
 		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You start unsecuring [name]...</span>")
-		playsound(loc, I.usesound, 50, 1)
-		if(do_after(user, 60*I.toolspeed, target = src))
+		I.play_tool_sound(src)
+		if(I.use_tool(src, user, 60))
 			playsound(loc, 'sound/items/deconstruct.ogg', 50, 1)
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You unsecure [name].</span>")
 			deconstruct(TRUE)

code/game/objects/structures/false_walls.dm

@@ -109,15 +109,11 @@
 		else
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>You can't reach, close it first!</span>")
 
-	else if(istype(W, /obj/item/weldingtool))
-		var/obj/item/weldingtool/WT = W
-		if(WT.remove_fuel(0,user))
+	else if(istype(W, /obj/item/weldingtool) || istype(W, /obj/item/gun/energy/plasmacutter))
+		if(W.use_tool(src, user, 0, volume=50))
 			dismantle(user, TRUE)
-	else if(istype(W, /obj/item/gun/energy/plasmacutter))
-		dismantle(user, TRUE)
 	else if(istype(W, /obj/item/pickaxe/drill/jackhammer))
-		var/obj/item/pickaxe/drill/jackhammer/D = W
-		D.playDigSound()
+		W.play_tool_sound(src)
 		dismantle(user, TRUE)
 	else
 		return ..()
@@ -125,7 +121,7 @@
 /obj/structure/falsewall/proc/dismantle(mob/user, disassembled=TRUE, obj/item/tool = null)
 	user.visible_message("[user] dismantles the false wall.", "<span class='notice'>You dismantle the false wall.</span>")
 	if(tool)
-		playsound(src, tool.usesound, 100, 1)
+		tool.play_tool_sound(src, 100)
 	else
 		playsound(src, 'sound/items/welder.ogg', 100, 1)
 	deconstruct(disassembled)

code/game/objects/structures/fireaxe.dm

@@ -25,13 +25,13 @@
 	if(iscyborg(user) || istype(I, /obj/item/device/multitool))
 		toggle_lock(user)
 	else if(istype(I, /obj/item/weldingtool) && user.a_intent == INTENT_HELP && !broken)
-		var/obj/item/weldingtool/WT = I
-		if(obj_integrity < max_integrity && WT.remove_fuel(2, user))
+		if(obj_integrity < max_integrity)
+			if(!I.tool_start_check(user, amount=2))
+				return
+
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You begin repairing [src].</span>")
-			playsound(loc, WT.usesound, 40, 1)
-			if(do_after(user, 40*I.toolspeed, target = src))
+			if(I.use_tool(src, user, 40, volume=50, amount=2))
 				obj_integrity = max_integrity
-				playsound(loc, 'sound/items/welder2.ogg', 50, 1)
 				update_icon()
 				to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You repair [src].</span>")
 		else

code/game/objects/structures/fluff.dm

@@ -13,13 +13,12 @@
 /obj/structure/fluff/attackby(obj/item/I, mob/living/user, params)
 	if(istype(I, /obj/item/wrench) && deconstructible)
 		user.visible_message("<span class='notice'>[user] starts disassembling [src]...</span>", "<span class='notice'>You start disassembling [src]...</span>")
-		playsound(user, I.usesound, 50, 1)
-		if(!do_after(user, 50, target = src))
-			return 0
-		user.visible_message("<span class='notice'>[user] disassembles [src]!</span>", "<span class='notice'>You break down [src] into scrap metal.</span>")
-		playsound(user, 'sound/items/deconstruct.ogg', 50, 1)
-		new/obj/item/stack/sheet/metal(get_turf(src))
-		qdel(src)
+		I.play_tool_sound(src)
+		if(I.use_tool(src, user, 50))
+			user.visible_message("<span class='notice'>[user] disassembles [src]!</span>", "<span class='notice'>You break down [src] into scrap metal.</span>")
+			playsound(user, 'sound/items/deconstruct.ogg', 50, 1)
+			new/obj/item/stack/sheet/metal(drop_location())
+			qdel(src)
 		return
 	..()
 

code/game/objects/structures/girders.dm

@@ -34,18 +34,16 @@
 
 	if(istype(W, /obj/item/gun/energy/plasmacutter))
 		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You start slicing apart the girder...</span>")
-		playsound(src, 'sound/items/welder.ogg', 100, 1)
-		if(do_after(user, 40*W.toolspeed, target = src))
+		if(W.use_tool(src, user, 40, volume=100))
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You slice apart the girder.</span>")
 			var/obj/item/stack/sheet/metal/M = new (loc, 2)
 			M.add_fingerprint(user)
 			qdel(src)
 
 	else if(istype(W, /obj/item/pickaxe/drill/jackhammer))
-		var/obj/item/pickaxe/drill/jackhammer/D = W
 		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You smash through the girder!</span>")
 		new /obj/item/stack/sheet/metal(get_turf(src))
-		D.playDigSound()
+		W.play_tool_sound(src)
 		qdel(src)
 
 
@@ -68,7 +66,7 @@
 					return
 				to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You start building a reinforced false wall...</span>")
 				if(do_after(user, 20, target = src))
-					if(!src.loc || !S || S.get_amount() < 2)
+					if(S.get_amount() < 2)
 						return
 					S.use(2)
 					to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You create a false wall. Push on it to open or close the passage.</span>")
@@ -80,8 +78,8 @@
 					to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>You need at least five rods to add plating!</span>")
 					return
 				to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You start adding plating...</span>")
-				if (do_after(user, 40, target = src))
-					if(!src.loc || !S || S.get_amount() < 5)
+				if(do_after(user, 40, target = src))
+					if(S.get_amount() < 5)
 						return
 					S.use(5)
 					to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You add the plating.</span>")
@@ -102,7 +100,7 @@
 					return
 				to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You start building a false wall...</span>")
 				if(do_after(user, 20, target = src))
-					if(!src.loc || !S || S.get_amount() < 2)
+					if(S.get_amount() < 2)
 						return
 					S.use(2)
 					to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You create a false wall. Push on it to open or close the passage.</span>")
@@ -115,7 +113,7 @@
 					return
 				to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You start adding plating...</span>")
 				if (do_after(user, 40, target = src))
-					if(loc == null || S.get_amount() < 2)
+					if(S.get_amount() < 2)
 						return
 					S.use(2)
 					to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You add the plating.</span>")
@@ -132,7 +130,7 @@
 					return
 				to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You start building a reinforced false wall...</span>")
 				if(do_after(user, 20, target = src))
-					if(!src.loc || !S || S.get_amount() < 2)
+					if(S.get_amount() < 2)
 						return
 					S.use(2)
 					to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You create a reinforced false wall. Push on it to open or close the passage.</span>")
@@ -145,7 +143,7 @@
 						return
 					to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You start finalizing the reinforced wall...</span>")
 					if(do_after(user, 50, target = src))
-						if(!src.loc || !S || S.get_amount() < 1)
+						if(S.get_amount() < 1)
 							return
 						S.use(1)
 						to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You fully reinforce the wall.</span>")
@@ -158,8 +156,8 @@
 					if(S.get_amount() < 1)
 						return
 					to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You start reinforcing the girder...</span>")
-					if (do_after(user, 60, target = src))
-						if(!src.loc || !S || S.get_amount() < 1)
+					if(do_after(user, 60, target = src))
+						if(S.get_amount() < 1)
 							return
 						S.use(1)
 						to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You reinforce the girder.</span>")
@@ -175,7 +173,7 @@
 					to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>You need at least two sheets to create a false wall!</span>")
 					return
 				if(do_after(user, 20, target = src))
-					if(!src.loc || !S || S.get_amount() < 2)
+					if(S.get_amount() < 2)
 						return
 					S.use(2)
 					to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You create a false wall. Push on it to open or close the passage.</span>")
@@ -189,7 +187,7 @@
 					return
 				to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You start adding plating...</span>")
 				if (do_after(user, 40, target = src))
-					if(!src.loc || !S || S.get_amount() < 2)
+					if(S.get_amount() < 2)
 						return
 					S.use(2)
 					to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You add the plating.</span>")
@@ -214,11 +212,10 @@
 /obj/structure/girder/screwdriver_act(mob/user, obj/item/tool)
 	. = FALSE
 	if(state == GIRDER_DISPLACED)
-		playsound(src, tool.usesound, 100, 1)
 		user.visible_message("<span class='warning'>[user] disassembles the girder.</span>",
 							 "<span class='notice'>You start to disassemble the girder...</span>",
 							 "You hear clanking and banging noises.")
-		if(do_after(user, 40 * tool.toolspeed, target = src))
+		if(tool.use_tool(src, user, 40, volume=100))
 			if(state != GIRDER_DISPLACED)
 				return
 			state = GIRDER_DISASSEMBLED
@@ -226,65 +223,60 @@
 			var/obj/item/stack/sheet/metal/M = new (loc, 2)
 			M.add_fingerprint(user)
 			qdel(src)
-			return TRUE
+		return TRUE
 
 	else if(state == GIRDER_REINF)
-		playsound(src, tool.usesound, 100, 1)
 		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You start unsecuring support struts...</span>")
-		if(do_after(user, 40 * tool.toolspeed, target = src))
+		if(tool.use_tool(src, user, 40, volume=100))
 			if(state != GIRDER_REINF)
 				return
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You unsecure the support struts.</span>")
 			state = GIRDER_REINF_STRUTS
-			return TRUE
+		return TRUE
 
 	else if(state == GIRDER_REINF_STRUTS)
-		playsound(src, tool.usesound, 100, 1)
 		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You start securing support struts...</span>")
-		if(do_after(user, 40 * tool.toolspeed, target = src))
+		if(tool.use_tool(src, user, 40, volume=100))
 			if(state != GIRDER_REINF_STRUTS)
 				return
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You secure the support struts.</span>")
 			state = GIRDER_REINF
-			return TRUE
+		return TRUE
 
 // Wirecutter behavior for girders
 /obj/structure/girder/wirecutter_act(mob/user, obj/item/tool)
 	. = FALSE
 	if(state == GIRDER_REINF_STRUTS)
-		playsound(src.loc, tool.usesound, 100, 1)
 		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You start removing the inner grille...</span>")
-		if(do_after(user, 40 * tool.toolspeed, target = src))
+		if(tool.use_tool(src, user, 40, volume=100))
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You remove the inner grille.</span>")
 			new /obj/item/stack/sheet/plasteel(get_turf(src))
 			var/obj/structure/girder/G = new (loc)
 			transfer_fingerprints_to(G)
 			qdel(src)
-			return TRUE
+		return TRUE
 
 /obj/structure/girder/wrench_act(mob/user, obj/item/tool)
 	. = FALSE
 	if(state == GIRDER_DISPLACED)
 		if(!isfloorturf(loc))
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>A floor must be present to secure the girder!</span>")
-			return
-		playsound(src, tool.usesound, 100, 1)
+
 		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You start securing the girder...</span>")
-		if(do_after(user, 40 * tool.toolspeed, target = src))
+		if(tool.use_tool(src, user, 40, volume=100))
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You secure the girder.</span>")
 			var/obj/structure/girder/G = new (loc)
 			transfer_fingerprints_to(G)
 			qdel(src)
-			return TRUE
+		return TRUE
 	else if(state == GIRDER_NORMAL && can_displace)
-		playsound(src, tool.usesound, 100, 1)
 		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You start unsecuring the girder...</span>")
-		if(do_after(user, 40 * tool.toolspeed, target = src))
+		if(tool.use_tool(src, user, 40, volume=100))
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You unsecure the girder.</span>")
 			var/obj/structure/girder/displaced/D = new (loc)
 			transfer_fingerprints_to(D)
 			qdel(src)
-			return TRUE
+		return TRUE
 
 /obj/structure/girder/CanPass(atom/movable/mover, turf/target)
 	if(istype(mover) && (mover.pass_flags & PASSGRILLE))
@@ -348,41 +340,25 @@
 	add_fingerprint(user)
 	if(istype(W, /obj/item/melee/cultblade/dagger) && iscultist(user)) //Cultists can demolish cult girders instantly with their tomes
 		user.visible_message("<span class='warning'>[user] strikes [src] with [W]!</span>", "<span class='notice'>You demolish [src].</span>")
-		var/obj/item/stack/sheet/runed_metal/R = new(get_turf(src))
-		R.amount = 1
+		new /obj/item/stack/sheet/runed_metal(drop_location(), 1)
 		qdel(src)
 
-	else if(istype(W, /obj/item/weldingtool))
-		var/obj/item/weldingtool/WT = W
-		if(WT.remove_fuel(0,user))
-			playsound(src.loc, W.usesound, 50, 1)
-			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You start slicing apart the girder...</span>")
-			if(do_after(user, 40*W.toolspeed, target = src))
-				if( !WT.isOn() )
-					return
-				to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You slice apart the girder.</span>")
-				var/obj/item/stack/sheet/runed_metal/R = new(get_turf(src))
-				R.amount = 1
-				transfer_fingerprints_to(R)
-				qdel(src)
+	else if(istype(W, /obj/item/weldingtool) || istype(W, /obj/item/gun/energy/plasmacutter))
+		if(!W.tool_start_check(user, amount=0))
+			return
 
-	else if(istype(W, /obj/item/gun/energy/plasmacutter))
 		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You start slicing apart the girder...</span>")
-		playsound(src, 'sound/items/welder.ogg', 100, 1)
-		if(do_after(user, 40*W.toolspeed, target = src))
+		if(W.use_tool(src, user, 40, volume=50))
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You slice apart the girder.</span>")
-			var/obj/item/stack/sheet/runed_metal/R = new(get_turf(src))
-			R.amount = 1
+			var/obj/item/stack/sheet/runed_metal/R = new(drop_location(), 1)
 			transfer_fingerprints_to(R)
 			qdel(src)
 
 	else if(istype(W, /obj/item/pickaxe/drill/jackhammer))
-		var/obj/item/pickaxe/drill/jackhammer/D = W
 		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>Your jackhammer smashes through the girder!</span>")
-		var/obj/item/stack/sheet/runed_metal/R = new(get_turf(src))
-		R.amount = 2
+		var/obj/item/stack/sheet/runed_metal/R = new(drop_location(), 2)
 		transfer_fingerprints_to(R)
-		D.playDigSound()
+		W.play_tool_sound(src)
 		qdel(src)
 
 	else if(istype(W, /obj/item/stack/sheet/runed_metal))
@@ -392,7 +368,7 @@
 			return 0
 		user.visible_message("<span class='notice'>[user] begins laying runed metal on [src]...</span>", "<span class='notice'>You begin constructing a runed wall...</span>")
 		if(do_after(user, 50, target = src))
-			if(R.get_amount() < 1 || !R)
+			if(R.get_amount() < 1)
 				return
 			user.visible_message("<span class='notice'>[user] plates [src] with runed metal.</span>", "<span class='notice'>You construct a runed wall.</span>")
 			R.use(1)

code/game/objects/structures/grille.dm

@@ -137,11 +137,11 @@
 	add_fingerprint(user)
 	if(istype(W, /obj/item/wirecutters))
 		if(!shock(user, 100))
-			playsound(src, W.usesound, 100, 1)
+			W.play_tool_sound(src, 100)
 			deconstruct()
 	else if((istype(W, /obj/item/screwdriver)) && (isturf(loc) || anchored))
 		if(!shock(user, 90))
-			playsound(src, W.usesound, 100, 1)
+			W.play_tool_sound(src, 100)
 			anchored = !anchored
 			user.visible_message("<span class='notice'>[user] [anchored ? "fastens" : "unfastens"] [src].</span>", \
 								 "<span class='notice'>You [anchored ? "fasten [src] to" : "unfasten [src] from"] the floor.</span>")

code/game/objects/structures/janicart.dm

@@ -82,7 +82,7 @@
 		mybag.attackby(I, user)
 	else if(istype(I, /obj/item/crowbar))
 		user.visible_message("[user] begins to empty the contents of [src].", "<span class='notice'>You begin to empty the contents of [src]...</span>")
-		if(do_after(user, 30*I.toolspeed, target = src))
+		if(I.use_tool(src, user, 30))
 			to_chat(usr, "<span class='notice'>You empty the contents of [src]'s bucket onto the floor.</span>")
 			reagents.reaction(src.loc)
 			src.reagents.clear_reagents()

code/game/objects/structures/kitchen_spike.dm

@@ -23,18 +23,13 @@
 			transfer_fingerprints_to(F)
 			qdel(src)
 	else if(istype(I, /obj/item/weldingtool))
-		var/obj/item/weldingtool/WT = I
-		if(!WT.remove_fuel(0, user))
+		if(!I.tool_start_check(user, amount=0))
 			return
 		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You begin cutting \the [src] apart...</span>")
-		playsound(src.loc, WT.usesound, 40, 1)
-		if(do_after(user, 40*WT.toolspeed, 1, target = src))
-			if(!WT.isOn())
-				return
-			playsound(src.loc, WT.usesound, 50, 1)
+		if(I.use_tool(src, user, 50, volume=50))
 			visible_message("<span class='notice'>[user] slices apart \the [src].</span>",
-							"<span class='notice'>You cut \the [src] apart with \the [WT].</span>",
-							"<span class='italics'>You hear welding.</span>")
+				"<span class='notice'>You cut \the [src] apart with \the [I].</span>",
+				"<span class='italics'>You hear welding.</span>")
 			new /obj/item/stack/sheet/metal(src.loc, 4)
 			qdel(src)
 		return
@@ -56,18 +51,15 @@
 /obj/structure/kitchenspike/attack_paw(mob/user)
 	return src.attack_hand(usr)
 
+/obj/structure/kitchenspike/crowbar_act(mob/living/user, obj/item/I)
+	if(has_buckled_mobs())
+		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You can't do that while something's on the spike!</span>")
+		return TRUE
 
-/obj/structure/kitchenspike/attackby(obj/item/I, mob/user, params)
-	if(istype(I, /obj/item/crowbar))
-		if(!has_buckled_mobs())
-			playsound(loc, I.usesound, 100, 1)
-			if(do_after(user, 20*I.toolspeed, target = src))
-				to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You pry the spikes out of the frame.</span>")
-				deconstruct(TRUE)
-		else
-			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You can't do that while something's on the spike!</span>")
-	else
-		return ..()
+	if(I.use_tool(src, user, 20, volume=100))
+		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You pry the spikes out of the frame.</span>")
+		deconstruct(TRUE)
+	return TRUE
 
 /obj/structure/kitchenspike/attack_hand(mob/user)
 	if(VIABLE_MOB_CHECK(user.pulling) && user.a_intent == INTENT_GRAB && !has_buckled_mobs())

code/game/objects/structures/mirror.dm

@@ -59,23 +59,24 @@
 			new /obj/item/shard( src.loc )
 	qdel(src)
 
-/obj/structure/mirror/attackby(obj/item/I, mob/living/user, params)
-	if(istype(I, /obj/item/weldingtool) && user.a_intent != INTENT_HARM)
-		var/obj/item/weldingtool/WT = I
-		if(broken)
-			user.changeNext_move(CLICK_CD_MELEE)
-			if(WT.remove_fuel(0, user))
-				to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You begin repairing [src]...</span>")
-				playsound(src, 'sound/items/welder.ogg', 100, 1)
-				if(do_after(user, 10*I.toolspeed, target = src))
-					if(!user || !WT || !WT.isOn())
-						return
-					to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You repair [src].</span>")
-					broken = 0
-					icon_state = initial(icon_state)
-					desc = initial(desc)
-	else
-		return ..()
+/obj/structure/mirror/welder_act(mob/living/user, obj/item/I)
+	if(user.a_intent == INTENT_HARM)
+		return FALSE
+
+	if(!broken)
+		return TRUE
+
+	if(!I.tool_start_check(user, amount=0))
+		return TRUE
+
+	to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You begin repairing [src]...</span>")
+	if(I.use_tool(src, user, 10, volume=50))
+		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You repair [src].</span>")
+		broken = 0
+		icon_state = initial(icon_state)
+		desc = initial(desc)
+
+	return TRUE
 
 /obj/structure/mirror/play_attack_sound(damage_amount, damage_type = BRUTE, damage_flag = 0)
 	switch(damage_type)

code/game/objects/structures/morgue.dm

@@ -359,4 +359,4 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(crematoriums)
 	. = !density
 	if(ismovableatom(caller))
 		var/atom/movable/mover = caller
-		. = . || (mover.pass_flags & PASSTABLE)
+		. = . || (mover.pass_flags & PASSTABLE)

code/game/objects/structures/musician.dm

@@ -370,25 +370,6 @@
 	user.set_machine(src)
 	song.interact(user)
 
-/obj/structure/piano/attackby(obj/item/O, mob/user, params)
-	if (istype(O, /obj/item/wrench))
-		if (!anchored && !isinspace())
-			playsound(src, O.usesound, 50, 1)
-			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'> You begin to tighten \the [src] to the floor...</span>")
-			if (do_after(user, 20*O.toolspeed, target = src))
-				user.visible_message( \
-					"[user] tightens \the [src]'s casters.", \
-					"<span class='notice'>You tighten \the [src]'s casters. Now it can be played again.</span>", \
-					"<span class='italics'>You hear ratchet.</span>")
-				anchored = TRUE
-		else if(anchored)
-			playsound(src, O.usesound, 50, 1)
-			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'> You begin to loosen \the [src]'s casters...</span>")
-			if (do_after(user, 40*O.toolspeed, target = src))
-				user.visible_message( \
-					"[user] loosens \the [src]'s casters.", \
-					"<span class='notice'>You loosen \the [src]. Now it can be pulled somewhere else.</span>", \
-					"<span class='italics'>You hear ratchet.</span>")
-				anchored = FALSE
-	else
-		return ..()
+/obj/structure/piano/wrench_act(mob/living/user, obj/item/I)
+	default_unfasten_wrench(user, I, 40)
+	return TRUE

code/game/objects/structures/plasticflaps.dm

@@ -21,18 +21,16 @@
 	add_fingerprint(user)
 	if(istype(W, /obj/item/screwdriver))
 		if(state == PLASTIC_FLAPS_NORMAL)
-			playsound(src.loc, W.usesound, 100, 1)
 			user.visible_message("<span class='warning'>[user] unscrews [src] from the floor.</span>", "<span class='notice'>You start to unscrew [src] from the floor...</span>", "You hear rustling noises.")
-			if(do_after(user, 100*W.toolspeed, target = src))
+			if(W.use_tool(src, user, 100, volume=100))
 				if(state != PLASTIC_FLAPS_NORMAL)
 					return
 				state = PLASTIC_FLAPS_DETACHED
 				anchored = FALSE
 				to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You unscrew [src] from the floor.</span>")
 		else if(state == PLASTIC_FLAPS_DETACHED)
-			playsound(src.loc, W.usesound, 100, 1)
 			user.visible_message("<span class='warning'>[user] screws [src] to the floor.</span>", "<span class='notice'>You start to screw [src] to the floor...</span>", "You hear rustling noises.")
-			if(do_after(user, 40*W.toolspeed, target = src))
+			if(W.use_tool(src, user, 40, volume=100))
 				if(state != PLASTIC_FLAPS_DETACHED)
 					return
 				state = PLASTIC_FLAPS_NORMAL
@@ -40,9 +38,8 @@
 				to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You screw [src] from the floor.</span>")
 	else if(istype(W, /obj/item/wirecutters))
 		if(state == PLASTIC_FLAPS_DETACHED)
-			playsound(src.loc, W.usesound, 100, 1)
 			user.visible_message("<span class='warning'>[user] cuts apart [src].</span>", "<span class='notice'>You start to cut apart [src].</span>", "You hear cutting.")
-			if(do_after(user, 50*W.toolspeed, target = src))
+			if(W.use_tool(src, user, 50, volume=100))
 				if(state != PLASTIC_FLAPS_DETACHED)
 					return
 				to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You cut apart [src].</span>")

code/game/objects/structures/reflector.dm

@@ -81,7 +81,7 @@
 	if(istype(W, /obj/item/screwdriver))
 		can_rotate = !can_rotate
 		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You [can_rotate ? "unlock" : "lock"] [src]'s rotation.</span>")
-		playsound(src, W.usesound, 50, 1)
+		W.play_tool_sound(src)
 		return
 
 	if(istype(W, /obj/item/wrench))
@@ -89,47 +89,46 @@
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>Unweld [src] from the floor first!</span>")
 			return
 		user.visible_message("[user] starts to dismantle [src].", "<span class='notice'>You start to dismantle [src]...</span>")
-		if(do_after(user, 80*W.toolspeed, target = src))
-			playsound(src, W.usesound, 50, 1)
+		if(W.use_tool(src, user, 80, volume=50))
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You dismantle [src].</span>")
 			new framebuildstacktype(drop_location(), framebuildstackamount)
 			if(buildstackamount)
 				new buildstacktype(drop_location(), buildstackamount)
 			qdel(src)
 	else if(istype(W, /obj/item/weldingtool))
-		var/obj/item/weldingtool/WT = W
-
 		if(obj_integrity < max_integrity)
-			if(WT.remove_fuel(0,user))
-				user.visible_message("[user] starts to repair [src].",
-									"<span class='notice'>You begin repairing [src]...</span>",
-									"<span class='italics'>You hear welding.</span>")
-				playsound(src, W.usesound, 40, 1)
-				if(do_after(user,40*WT.toolspeed, target = src))
-					obj_integrity = max_integrity
-					user.visible_message("[user] has repaired [src].", \
-										"<span class='notice'>You finish repairing [src].</span>")
+			if(!W.tool_start_check(user, amount=0))
+				return
+
+			user.visible_message("[user] starts to repair [src].",
+								"<span class='notice'>You begin repairing [src]...</span>",
+								"<span class='italics'>You hear welding.</span>")
+			if(W.use_tool(src, user, 40, volume=40))
+				obj_integrity = max_integrity
+				user.visible_message("[user] has repaired [src].", \
+									"<span class='notice'>You finish repairing [src].</span>")
 
 		else if(!anchored)
-			if (WT.remove_fuel(0,user))
-				playsound(src, W.usesound, 50, 1)
-				user.visible_message("[user] starts to weld [src] to the floor.",
-									"<span class='notice'>You start to weld [src] to the floor...</span>",
-									"<span class='italics'>You hear welding.</span>")
-				if (do_after(user,20*W.toolspeed, target = src))
-					if(!WT.isOn())
-						return
-					anchored = TRUE
-					to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You weld [src] to the floor.</span>")
+			if(!W.tool_start_check(user, amount=0))
+				return
+
+			user.visible_message("[user] starts to weld [src] to the floor.",
+								"<span class='notice'>You start to weld [src] to the floor...</span>",
+								"<span class='italics'>You hear welding.</span>")
+			if (W.use_tool(src, user, 20, volume=50))
+				anchored = TRUE
+				to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You weld [src] to the floor.</span>")
 		else
-			if (WT.remove_fuel(0,user))
-				playsound(src, W.usesound, 50, 1)
-				user.visible_message("[user] starts to cut [src] free from the floor.", "<span class='notice'>You start to cut [src] free from the floor...</span>", "<span class='italics'>You hear welding.</span>")
-				if (do_after(user,20*W.toolspeed, target = src))
-					if(!WT.isOn())
-						return
-					anchored = FALSE
-					to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You cut [src] free from the floor.</span>")
+			if(!W.tool_start_check(user, amount=0))
+				return
+
+			user.visible_message("[user] starts to cut [src] free from the floor.",
+								"<span class='notice'>You start to cut [src] free from the floor...</span>",
+								"<span class='italics'>You hear welding.</span>")
+			if (W.use_tool(src, user, 20, volume=50))
+				anchored = FALSE
+				to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You cut [src] free from the floor.</span>")
+
 	//Finishing the frame
 	else if(istype(W, /obj/item/stack/sheet))
 		if(finished)

code/game/objects/structures/showcase.dm

@@ -112,18 +112,17 @@
 	if(istype(W, /obj/item/screwdriver) && !anchored)
 		if(deconstruction_state == SHOWCASE_SCREWDRIVERED)
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You screw the screws back into the showcase.</span>")
-			playsound(loc, W.usesound, 100, 1)
+			W.play_tool_sound(src, 100)
 			deconstruction_state = SHOWCASE_CONSTRUCTED
 		else if (deconstruction_state == SHOWCASE_CONSTRUCTED)
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You unscrew the screws.</span>")
-			playsound(loc, W.usesound, 100, 1)
+			W.play_tool_sound(src, 100)
 			deconstruction_state = SHOWCASE_SCREWDRIVERED
 
 	if(istype(W, /obj/item/crowbar) && deconstruction_state == SHOWCASE_SCREWDRIVERED)
-		if(do_after(user, 20*W.toolspeed, target = src))
-			playsound(loc, W.usesound, 100, 1)
+		if(W.use_tool(src, user, 20, volume=100))
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You start to crowbar the showcase apart...</span>")
-			new /obj/item/stack/sheet/metal (get_turf(src), 4)
+			new /obj/item/stack/sheet/metal(drop_location(), 4)
 			qdel(src)
 
 	if(deconstruction_state == SHOWCASE_CONSTRUCTED && default_unfasten_wrench(user, W))

code/game/objects/structures/signs/_signs.dm

@@ -27,21 +27,21 @@
 		if(BURN)
 			playsound(loc, 'sound/items/welder.ogg', 80, 1)
 
-/obj/structure/sign/attackby(obj/item/O, mob/user, params)
-	if(istype(O, /obj/item/wrench) && buildable_sign)
+/obj/structure/sign/attackby(obj/item/I, mob/user, params)
+	if(istype(I, /obj/item/wrench) && buildable_sign)
 		user.visible_message("<span class='notice'>[user] starts removing [src]...</span>", \
 							 "<span class='notice'>You start unfastening [src].</span>")
-		playsound(src, O.usesound, 50, 1)
-		if(!do_after(user, 30*O.toolspeed, target = src))
-			return
-		playsound(src, 'sound/items/deconstruct.ogg', 50, 1)
-		user.visible_message("<span class='notice'>[user] unfastens [src].</span>", \
-							 "<span class='notice'>You unfasten [src].</span>")
-		var/obj/item/sign_backing/SB = new (get_turf(user))
-		SB.icon_state = icon_state
-		SB.sign_path = type
-		qdel(src)
-	else if(istype(O, /obj/item/pen) && buildable_sign)
+		I.play_tool_sound(src)
+		if(I.use_tool(src, user, 40))
+			playsound(src, 'sound/items/deconstruct.ogg', 50, 1)
+			user.visible_message("<span class='notice'>[user] unfastens [src].</span>", \
+								 "<span class='notice'>You unfasten [src].</span>")
+			var/obj/item/sign_backing/SB = new (get_turf(user))
+			SB.icon_state = icon_state
+			SB.sign_path = type
+			qdel(src)
+		return
+	else if(istype(I, /obj/item/pen) && buildable_sign)
 		var/list/sign_types = list("Secure Area", "Biohazard", "High Voltage", "Radiation", "Hard Vacuum Ahead", "Disposal: Leads To Space", "Danger: Fire", "No Smoking", "Medbay", "Science", "Chemistry", \
 		"Hydroponics", "Xenobiology")
 		var/obj/structure/sign/sign_type

code/game/objects/structures/statues.dm

@@ -18,11 +18,10 @@
 	user.changeNext_move(CLICK_CD_MELEE)
 	if(istype(W, /obj/item/wrench))
 		if(anchored)
-			playsound(src.loc, W.usesound, 100, 1)
 			user.visible_message("[user] is loosening the [name]'s bolts.", \
 								 "<span class='notice'>You are loosening the [name]'s bolts...</span>")
-			if(do_after(user,40*W.toolspeed, target = src))
-				if(!src.loc || !anchored)
+			if(W.use_tool(src, user, 40, volume=100))
+				if(!anchored)
 					return
 				user.visible_message("[user] loosened the [name]'s bolts!", \
 									 "<span class='notice'>You loosen the [name]'s bolts!</span>")
@@ -31,44 +30,28 @@
 			if(!isfloorturf(src.loc))
 				user.visible_message("<span class='warning'>A floor must be present to secure the [name]!</span>")
 				return
-			playsound(src.loc, W.usesound, 100, 1)
 			user.visible_message("[user] is securing the [name]'s bolts...", \
 								 "<span class='notice'>You are securing the [name]'s bolts...</span>")
-			if(do_after(user, 40*W.toolspeed, target = src))
-				if(!src.loc || anchored)
+			if(W.use_tool(src, user, 40, volume=100))
+				if(anchored)
 					return
 				user.visible_message("[user] has secured the [name]'s bolts.", \
 									 "<span class='notice'>You have secured the [name]'s bolts.</span>")
 				anchored = TRUE
 
-	else if(istype(W, /obj/item/gun/energy/plasmacutter))
-		playsound(src, 'sound/items/welder.ogg', 100, 1)
-		user.visible_message("[user] is slicing apart the [name]...", \
-							 "<span class='notice'>You are slicing apart the [name]...</span>")
-		if(do_after(user,40*W.toolspeed, target = src))
-			if(!src.loc)
-				return
-			user.visible_message("[user] slices apart the [name].", \
-								 "<span class='notice'>You slice apart the [name].</span>")
-			deconstruct(TRUE)
-
 	else if(istype(W, /obj/item/pickaxe/drill/jackhammer))
-		var/obj/item/pickaxe/drill/jackhammer/D = W
-		if(!src.loc)
-			return
-		user.visible_message("[user] destroys the [name]!", \
+		user.visible_message("[user] destroys the [name]!",
 							 "<span class='notice'>You destroy the [name].</span>")
-		D.playDigSound()
+		W.play_tool_sound(src)
 		qdel(src)
 
-	else if(istype(W, /obj/item/weldingtool) && !anchored)
-		playsound(loc, W.usesound, 40, 1)
+	else if(istype(W, /obj/item/weldingtool) || istype(W, /obj/item/gun/energy/plasmacutter))
+		if(!W.tool_start_check(user, amount=0))
+			return FALSE
+
 		user.visible_message("[user] is slicing apart the [name].", \
 							 "<span class='notice'>You are slicing apart the [name]...</span>")
-		if(do_after(user, 40*W.toolspeed, target = src))
-			if(!src.loc)
-				return
-			playsound(loc, 'sound/items/welder2.ogg', 50, 1)
+		if(W.use_tool(src, user, 40, volume=50))
 			user.visible_message("[user] slices apart the [name].", \
 								 "<span class='notice'>You slice apart the [name]!</span>")
 			deconstruct(TRUE)

code/game/objects/structures/table_frames.dm

@@ -24,8 +24,8 @@
 /obj/structure/table_frame/attackby(obj/item/I, mob/user, params)
 	if(istype(I, /obj/item/wrench))
 		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You start disassembling [src]...</span>")
-		playsound(src.loc, I.usesound, 50, 1)
-		if(do_after(user, 30*I.toolspeed, target = src))
+		I.play_tool_sound(src)
+		if(I.use_tool(src, user, 30))
 			playsound(src.loc, 'sound/items/deconstruct.ogg', 50, 1)
 			deconstruct(TRUE)
 	else if(istype(I, /obj/item/stack/sheet/plasteel))