diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 5ff762c..368fe96 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -129,6 +129,7 @@ Recommended mods that build on the `technic mod`:
 | enable_mining_drill                          |                                                                                                                       |
 | enable_mining_laser                          |                                                                                                                       |
 | enable_flashlight                            |                                                                                                                       |
+| enable_wrench_crafting                       | enable recipe for wrench                                                                                              |
 | enable_wind_mill                             |                                                                                                                       |
 | enable_frames                                |                                                                                                                       |
 | enable_corium_griefing                       |                                                                                                                       |
diff --git a/technic/config.lua b/technic/config.lua
index 44f7895..72029c7 100644
--- a/technic/config.lua
+++ b/technic/config.lua
@@ -12,6 +12,7 @@ local defaults = {
 	enable_sonic_screwdriver = "true",
 	enable_tree_tap = "true",
 	enable_vacuum = "true",
+	enable_wrench_crafting = "false",
 
 	-- Power tool options
 	multimeter_remote_start_ttl = "300",
diff --git a/wrench/init.lua b/wrench/init.lua
index 031c714..abf712d 100644
--- a/wrench/init.lua
+++ b/wrench/init.lua
@@ -177,3 +177,14 @@ minetest.register_tool("wrench:wrench", {
 		return itemstack
 	end,
 })
+
+if technic.config:get_bool("enable_wrench_crafting") then
+	minetest.register_craft({
+		output = "wrench:wrench",
+		recipe = {
+			{"technic:carbon_steel_ingot", "",                           "technic:carbon_steel_ingot"},
+			{"",                           "technic:carbon_steel_ingot", ""},
+			{"",                           "technic:carbon_steel_ingot", ""},
+		},
+	})
+end