Scratcher

Scratcher is a small utility building in Timberborn used to remove dirt and debris from planks and other wooden items, improving resource quality before further processing or storage. It appears as a dedicated workstation where beavers operate a simple mechanical scraper; Scratcher integrates into timber-based production chains by keeping processed wood clean and suitable for higher-tier crafting and construction.

The Scratcher occupies a single plot and requires workers assigned from population jobs to operate. It connects to adjacent walkways and functions as part of a production queue: beavers bring items to the Scratcher, perform the cleaning operation, and return the cleaned goods to storage or to the next machine in a manufacturing chain. The building supports workflow management by accepting hauled items from stockpiles and conveyors and handing them off once the scrape operation completes.

Practical notes and usage tips:

• Position Scratchers close to sawmills, crafting benches, or stockpiles to minimize hauling distances and speed throughput.
• Ensure a reliable supply of workers and avoid placing Scratchers far from the population center; idle Scratcher time reduces overall efficiency.
• Provide clear pathing with walkways and avoid terrain obstacles between stockpiles and the Scratcher to prevent traffic jams.
• Use multiple Scratchers in parallel when processing large volumes of planks to prevent backups at upstream production buildings.
• Monitor storage policies so cleaned items are prioritized correctly; misconfigured storage can cause cleaned goods to be hauled back into dirty stockpiles.