diff --git a/code/modules/research/designs/autolathe_desings/autolathe_designs_tools.dm b/code/modules/research/designs/autolathe_desings/autolathe_designs_tools.dm
index 6affacf1b1..9e67849675 100644
--- a/code/modules/research/designs/autolathe_desings/autolathe_designs_tools.dm
+++ b/code/modules/research/designs/autolathe_desings/autolathe_designs_tools.dm
@@ -49,7 +49,7 @@
 /datum/design/multitool
 	name = "Multitool"
 	id = "multitool"
-	build_type = AUTOLATHE
+	build_type = AUTOLATHE | PROTOLATHE
 	materials = list(MAT_METAL = 50, MAT_GLASS = 20)
 	build_path = /obj/item/multitool
 	category = list("initial","Tools","Tool Designs")