Crafting Lab Deed

Franklyn's Lab, also known as the Crafting Lab, is a research center owned and run by Franklyn. It becomes available once Franklyn is ready to move into town, and it serves as the place where the player can unlock and purchase his special commissions, as well as use the Crafting Table inside the building.

To obtain the deed, speak to Fletch and choose the dialogue option about the town once Franklyn is ready to move in. Fletch will hand over the deed so the player can choose the placement site. As with other town buildings, construction does not begin until all required materials are placed in the deposit box at the build site. The town debt must also be paid off in full before another deed can be applied for. After construction starts, the building takes 2 nights to complete.

Franklyn's Lab becomes an important progression building because Franklyn's commissions are tied to it. By selling Shiny Discs to Franklyn, the player can unlock unique items and machinery, although some of them require specific licences. Another key requirement is delivering 10 Berkonium Ore to Franklyn, which opens new recipes for improved tools. Franklyn does not take the Berkonium Ore from the player; it is used to unlock the recipe list instead.

Inside the lab, there is a Crafting Table that the player can use, and a display table that shows a random blueprint and a random item for sale once per day. Even if a blueprint recipe has already been learned, it can still appear on the table. Each item in stock can only be purchased once per visit. The building is open from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, and it is closed on Saturday and Sunday.

• Franklyn begins visiting the Visitors Site after John moves in.
• Relationship hearts with Franklyn can be increased by completing daily jobs, shopping and using the catalogue, and selling Shiny Discs to him.
• Once Franklyn reaches more than 3/4 of a heart of relationship progress, he asks Fletch to move in.
• Some commissions require licences from Fletch before they can be used or piloted.
• The lab is the central location for Franklyn's progression, commissions, and crafting-related unlocks, making it one of the most useful town buildings to establish early.