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How to Make a Piston in Minecraft

How to Make a Piston in Minecraft
Nic Weber

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Ever wondered how to get those clever contraptions moving in Minecraft? The little magic behind it all is a handy block called a piston. Let’s dive into making one.

If you’re asking yourself, ‘How do I make a piston in Minecraft?’ you’re in the right place. We’re about to break it down, step by step.

The Quick Answer: Crafting a Piston

To make a piston in Minecraft, you need wood planks, cobblestone, iron ingot, and redstone. Put them together on your crafting table, and voilà, you’ve got yourself a piston.

First, gather your materials. You’ll need four wood planks, four cobblestones, one iron ingot, and one redstone. Place them in the crafting area of your crafting table: wood planks at the corners, cobblestone on the sides, iron ingot in the middle, and redstone at the bottom middle slot. This combo will magically turn into a piston you can use to push or pull blocks and create amazing moving structures.

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