Tools (Tinkers' Construct)

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Tools from Tinkers' Construct are similar to Vanilla tools but have major differences which are:

tools do not disappear when they break
broken tools can be fixed completely for less of a material cost than building a new one (Depending on the Modifiers applied to the tool)
certain Materials add traits to the tool to make it faster or more durable
tools can be "enchanted" simply by adding other materials to them after creation but cannot be normally enchanted (Ex; Using a Book&Anvil or via Enchantment Table)

Tools

Basic tools can be built in a Tool Station or a Tool Forge. Parts listed can be found on the Blank Pattern page.

Pickaxe - Requires a pickaxe head, tool binding, and tool rod (or stick)
Shovel - Requires a shovel head and tool rod
Axe - Requires an axe head and tool rod
Mattock (like a Vanilla hoe) - Requires an axe head, shovel head, and tool rod
Chisel - Carves stone bricks into other decorative designs. Requires a chisel head and tool rod
Frying Pan - Can cook meat and stun enemies. Requires a pan and tool rod

Advanced tools need to be built in a Tool Forge, but can be fixed or upgraded in a Tool Station.

Hammer - The upgrade of the pickaxe. It can mine a 3x3 section that is dependent on the side of the block that is mined. Parts needed include a hammer head, two large plates, and tough tool rod
Lumber Axe - The upgrade of the axe. It can mine the entire tree (except the leaves) up to a height of 30 blocks. Parts needed include a broad axe head, large plate, tough binding, and tough tool rod
Excavator - The upgrade of the Shovel. It can mine a 3x3 section that is dependent on the side of the block that is mined. Parts needed include a broad shovel head, large plate, tough binding, and tough tool rod
Scythe - Not an upgrade. It can reap a 3x3 section of crops and can attack enemies in a 3x3 section. Parts needed include a Scythe head, tough binding, and two tough tool rods

When constructing tools, each one has different formulas for calculating the total durability.

Pickaxe / Shovel / Sword / Hatchet
Durability_Total = Head_Dur x Handle_Mod

Example: Stone Head (131), Stone Handle (x0.5), Any type of binding. 131 x 0.5 = 65.5 ≈ 65

Mattock
Durability_Total =( ( Head_Dur + Head_Dur ) x 3 x 0.25 ) x Handle_Mod

Hammer
Durability_Total =Floor[ ( Plate_Dur + Head_Dur + Plate_Dur) / 3 ] x 9 x Handle_Mod

Speed_Total = (Plate_Spd + Head_Spd + Plate_Spd) /3

Excavator
Durability_Total = (Plate_Dur + Head_Dur)* (Binding_Mod + Handle_Mod) * 1.5468

Speed_Total = (Plate_Spd + Head_Spd)/2

Lumber Axe
Durability_Total = (Plate_Dur + Head_Dur)* (Binding_Mod + Handle_Mod) * 1.40458

This is a rough estimate and usually you'll need to round up and/or add or subtract 1 to your result

Speed_Total = (Plate_Spd + Head_Spd)/2

Durability

Mining Speed

Mining Level

The BEST tool always depends on what it is intended for, and is subject to discrimination. Each player likes something a little different.