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Flimsy tools are a new variant of the tool kit that was added in New Horizons. The tools are made of tree branches and different types of wood. They act as starter tools, making them less durable than standard tools. The Flimsy variant was added to the Axe, Fishing Rod, Net, Shovel, and Watering Can.
Obtaining Flimsy Tools
The first way to obtain Flimsy Tools is through the Resident Services building. The DIY Workbench is used to craft them, but the Axe, Shovel, and Watering Can require DIY Recipes.
Another way is to obtain these items is to buy them from Nook's Cranny in the cabinet. However, this means a resident must already own the desired flimsy tool, or the player must have the DIY recipe for it to be available for purchase.
Flimsy Axe
The Flimsy Axe can be crafted after receiving the DIY recipe for it by Tom Nook. During a mystery tour, the player can buy a Flimsy Axe with Nook Miles by talking to Wilbur. The Flimsy Axe can be used to obtain wood from trees and ores from rocks.
| Image | Materials needed | Durability | Buy Price | Sell Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5x tree branch 
1x stone | 40 uses | 800  /100 Nook Miles
| 200
|
Flimsy Fishing Rod
The Flimsy Fishing Rod is the first item you can craft with the DIY Workbench. During a mystery tour, the player can buy a Flimsy Fishing Rod with Nook Miles by talking to Wilbur. The Flimsy Fishing Rod is used to catch various types of fish.
| Image | Materials needed | Durability | Buy Price | Sell Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5x tree branch
| 7-10 uses | 400 /100 Nook Miles
| 100
|
Flimsy Net
The Flimsy Net is available to craft after crafting the Flimsy Fishing Rod. During a mystery tour, the player can buy a Flimsy Net with Nook Miles by talking to Wilbur. The Flimsy Net is used to catch various types of bugs.
| Image | Materials needed | Durability | Buy Price | Sell Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5x tree branch
| 10 uses | 400 /100 Nook Miles
| 100
|
Flimsy Shovel
The Flimsy Shovel can only be crafted after Blathers is invited to the island, as the museum must be built to obtain the DIY recipe. During a mystery tour, the player can buy a Flimsy Shovel with Nook Miles by talking to Wilbur. The Flimsy Shovel is used to dig and fill holes in the ground, dig up fossils, dig up trees, collect Bells from money rocks, and obtain clay, stone, gold nuggets, and iron nuggets from rocks.
| Image | Materials needed | Durability | Buy Price | Sell Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5x hardwood 
| Unknown | 800 /100 Nook Miles
| 200
|
Flimsy Watering Can
The Flimsy Watering Can is available to craft after catching 4 bugs or fish, and then showing them to Tom Nook to receive the DIY recipe. The Flimsy Watering Can is used to water plants and flowers, and can alter the appearances of flowers.
| Image | Materials needed | Durability | Buy Price | Sell Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5x softwood 
| Unknown | 800
| 200
|
