Tools
This allows for harvesting latex from rubber trees. Like other tools, they have limited durability and cannot be stacked, though there is no upgrade for the tree tap.
Extracting latex can be done by hitting rubber trees with it yields for 1 latex. The rubber tree will regenerate its latex supply over the course of a day.
The mining laser is a substantial upgrade above the pickaxe that you start mining with. The laser works by drilling directly forward 7 blocks making a path that's roughly 1-block in diameter. The laser is electric, requiring charging in a battery box (any voltage). As soon as an LV electrical system is set up, this is a great next step.
Note: The mark2 and mark3 lasers are not implemented yet.
The mining tool operates similarly to a pickaxe, though every block takes exactly one click to drill out. While the Mining Laser allows for faster collection of bulk minerals, it's cutting path can sometimes be undesirable, and the mining drill is useful in these instances. It's another electric tool that requires charging in a Battery Box.
Advice: Since these tools require substantially more diamonds than the mining laser, and yet drill slower, it is suggested that a mining laser be built first.