diff --git a/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_mobs/spawning.lua b/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_mobs/spawning.lua
index ff52128df..210c6b9c6 100644
--- a/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_mobs/spawning.lua
+++ b/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_mobs/spawning.lua
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ local vector_distance = vector.distance
 
 -- range for mob count
 local aoc_range = 32
---[[ 
+--[[
 
 THIS IS THE BIG LIST OF ALL BIOMES - used for programming/updating mobs
 
@@ -158,7 +158,6 @@ local mobs_spawn = minetest.settings:get_bool("mobs_spawn", true) ~= false
 -- count how many mobs of one type are inside an area
 
 local count_mobs = function(pos,mobtype)
-	print(mobtype)
 	local num = 0
 	local objs = get_objects_inside_radius(pos, aoc_range)
 	for n = 1, #objs do
@@ -170,12 +169,12 @@ local count_mobs = function(pos,mobtype)
 					num = num + 1
 				end
 			-- count passive mobs only
-			else 
+			else
 				num = num + 1
 			end
 		end
 	end
-			
+
 	return num
 end
 
@@ -194,7 +193,7 @@ end
 name:
 the mobs name
 
-dimension: 
+dimension:
 "overworld"
 "nether"
 "end"
@@ -531,7 +530,7 @@ local function biome_check(biome_list, biome_goal)
 
 	return false
 end
-  
+
 
 --todo mob limiting
 --MAIN LOOP
@@ -552,11 +551,11 @@ if mobs_spawn then
 						if dimension == "void" or dimension == "default" then
 							break -- ignore void and unloaded area
 						end
-					
+
 						local min,max = decypher_limits(player_pos.y)
 
 						local goal_pos = position_calculation(player_pos)
-                    
+
 						local spawning_position_list = find_nodes_in_area_under_air(new_vector(goal_pos.x,min,goal_pos.z), vector.new(goal_pos.x,max,goal_pos.z), {"group:solid", "group:water", "group:lava"})
 
 						--couldn't find node
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_core/crafting.lua b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_core/crafting.lua
index 7a2b6a5c8..a0ad38a77 100644
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_core/crafting.lua
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_core/crafting.lua
@@ -46,56 +46,6 @@ minetest.register_craft({
 	}
 })
 
--- Stripped Bark
-minetest.register_craft({
-	output = "mcl_core:stripped_oak_bark 3",
-	recipe = {
-		{ "mcl_core:stripped_oak", "mcl_core:stripped_oak" },
-		{ "mcl_core:stripped_oak", "mcl_core:stripped_oak" },
-	}
-})
-
-minetest.register_craft({
-	output = "mcl_core:stripped_acacia_bark 3",
-	recipe = {
-		{ "mcl_core:stripped_acacia", "mcl_core:stripped_acacia" },
-		{ "mcl_core:stripped_acacia", "mcl_core:stripped_acacia" },
-	}
-})
-
-minetest.register_craft({
-	output = "mcl_core:stripped_dark_oak_bark 3",
-	recipe = {
-		{ "mcl_core:stripped_dark_oak", "mcl_core:stripped_dark_oak" },
-		{ "mcl_core:stripped_dark_oak", "mcl_core:stripped_dark_oak" },
-	}
-})
-
-minetest.register_craft({
-	output = "mcl_core:stripped_birch_bark 3",
-	recipe = {
-		{ "mcl_core:stripped_birch", "mcl_core:stripped_birch" },
-		{ "mcl_core:stripped_birch", "mcl_core:stripped_birch" },
-	}
-})
-
-minetest.register_craft({
-	output = "mcl_core:stripped_spruce_bark 3",
-	recipe = {
-		{ "mcl_core:stripped_spruce", "mcl_core:stripped_spruce" },
-		{ "mcl_core:stripped_spruce", "mcl_core:stripped_spruce" },
-	}
-})
-
-minetest.register_craft({
-	output = "mcl_core:stripped_jungle_bark 3",
-	recipe = {
-		{ "mcl_core:stripped_jungle", "mcl_core:stripped_jungle" },
-		{ "mcl_core:stripped_jungle", "mcl_core:stripped_jungle" },
-	}
-})
-
-
 minetest.register_craft({
 	type = 'shapeless',
 	output = 'mcl_core:mossycobble',
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_core/init.lua b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_core/init.lua
index 897382e01..b1b2b9d35 100644
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_core/init.lua
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_core/init.lua
@@ -14,7 +14,6 @@ mcl_autogroup.register_diggroup("shearsy_wool")
 mcl_autogroup.register_diggroup("shearsy_cobweb")
 mcl_autogroup.register_diggroup("swordy")
 mcl_autogroup.register_diggroup("swordy_cobweb")
-mcl_autogroup.register_diggroup("hoey")
 
 -- Load files
 local modpath = minetest.get_modpath("mcl_core")
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_core/nodes_trees.lua b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_core/nodes_trees.lua
index 4af3eef34..3a8aef8d0 100644
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_core/nodes_trees.lua
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_core/nodes_trees.lua
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
--- Tree nodes: Wood, Wooden Planks, Sapling, Leaves, Stripped Wood
+-- Tree nodes: Wood, Wooden Planks, Sapling, Leaves
 local S = minetest.get_translator("mcl_core")
 
 local mod_screwdriver = minetest.get_modpath("screwdriver") ~= nil
@@ -48,166 +48,6 @@ local register_tree_trunk = function(subname, description_trunk, description_bar
 	})
 end
 
--- Register stripped trunk 
-minetest.register_node("mcl_core:stripped_oak", {
-	description = "Stripped Oak Log",
-	_doc_items_longdesc = "Stripped Oak Log is a log that has been stripped of it's bark.",
-	tiles = {"mcl_core_stripped_oak_top.png", "mcl_core_stripped_oak_top.png", "mcl_core_stripped_oak_side.png"},
-	is_ground_content = false,
-	paramtype2 = "facedir",
-	on_place = mcl_util.rotate_axis,
-	groups = {handy=1,axey=1, flammable=2, building_block=1, material_wood=1, fire_encouragement=5, fire_flammability=5, tree=1},
-	sounds = mcl_sounds.node_sound_wood_defaults(),
-	_mcl_blast_resistance = 10,
-	_mcl_hardness = 2,
-})
-
-minetest.register_node("mcl_core:stripped_acacia", {
-	description = "Stripped Acacia Log",
-	_doc_items_longdesc = "Stripped Acacia Log is a log that has been stripped of it's bark.",
-	tiles = {"mcl_core_stripped_acacia_top.png", "mcl_core_stripped_acacia_top.png", "mcl_core_stripped_acacia_side.png"},
-	is_ground_content = false,
-	paramtype2 = "facedir",
-	on_place = mcl_util.rotate_axis,
-	groups = {handy=1,axey=1, flammable=2, building_block=1, material_wood=1, fire_encouragement=5, fire_flammability=5, tree=1},
-	sounds = mcl_sounds.node_sound_wood_defaults(),
-	_mcl_blast_resistance = 10,
-	_mcl_hardness = 2,
-})
-
-minetest.register_node("mcl_core:stripped_dark_oak", {
-	description = "Stripped Dark Oak Log",
-	_doc_items_longdesc = "Stripped Dark Oak Log is a log that has been stripped of it's bark.",
-	tiles = {"mcl_core_stripped_dark_oak_top.png", "mcl_core_stripped_dark_oak_top.png", "mcl_core_stripped_dark_oak_side.png"},
-	is_ground_content = false,
-	paramtype2 = "facedir",
-	on_place = mcl_util.rotate_axis,
-	groups = {handy=1,axey=1, flammable=2, building_block=1, material_wood=1, fire_encouragement=5, fire_flammability=5, tree=1},
-	sounds = mcl_sounds.node_sound_wood_defaults(),
-	_mcl_blast_resistance = 10,
-	_mcl_hardness = 2,
-})
-
-minetest.register_node("mcl_core:stripped_birch", {
-	description = "Stripped Birch Log",
-	_doc_items_longdesc = "Stripped Birch Log is a log that has been stripped of it's bark.",
-	tiles = {"mcl_core_stripped_birch_top.png", "mcl_core_stripped_birch_top.png", "mcl_core_stripped_birch_side.png"},
-	is_ground_content = false,
-	paramtype2 = "facedir",
-	on_place = mcl_util.rotate_axis,
-	groups = {handy=1,axey=1, flammable=2, building_block=1, material_wood=1, fire_encouragement=5, fire_flammability=5, tree=1},
-	sounds = mcl_sounds.node_sound_wood_defaults(),
-	_mcl_blast_resistance = 10,
-	_mcl_hardness = 2,
-})
-
-minetest.register_node("mcl_core:stripped_spruce", {
-	description = "Stripped Spruce Log",
-	_doc_items_longdesc = "Stripped Spruce Log is a log that has been stripped of it's bark.",
-	tiles = {"mcl_core_stripped_spruce_top.png", "mcl_core_stripped_spruce_top.png", "mcl_core_stripped_spruce_side.png"},
-	is_ground_content = false,
-	paramtype2 = "facedir",
-	on_place = mcl_util.rotate_axis,
-	groups = {handy=1,axey=1, flammable=2, building_block=1, material_wood=1, fire_encouragement=5, fire_flammability=5, tree=1},
-	sounds = mcl_sounds.node_sound_wood_defaults(),
-	_mcl_blast_resistance = 10,
-	_mcl_hardness = 2,
-})
-
-minetest.register_node("mcl_core:stripped_jungle", {
-	description = "Stripped Jungle Log",
-	_doc_items_longdesc = "Stripped Jungle Log is a log that has been stripped of it's bark.",
-	tiles = {"mcl_core_stripped_jungle_top.png", "mcl_core_stripped_jungle_top.png", "mcl_core_stripped_jungle_side.png"},
-	is_ground_content = false,
-	paramtype2 = "facedir",
-	on_place = mcl_util.rotate_axis,
-	groups = {handy=1,axey=1, flammable=2, building_block=1, material_wood=1, fire_encouragement=5, fire_flammability=5, tree=1},
-	sounds = mcl_sounds.node_sound_wood_defaults(),
-	_mcl_blast_resistance = 10,
-	_mcl_hardness = 2,
-})
-
-
--- Register stripped bark
-minetest.register_node("mcl_core:stripped_oak_bark", {
-	description = "Stripped Oak Bark",
-	_doc_items_longdesc = "Stripped Oak Bark is a bark that has been stripped.",
-	tiles = {"mcl_core_stripped_oak_side.png"},
-	is_ground_content = false,
-	paramtype2 = "facedir",
-	on_place = mcl_util.rotate_axis,
-	groups = {handy=1,axey=1, flammable=2, building_block=1, material_wood=1, fire_encouragement=5, fire_flammability=5},
-	sounds = mcl_sounds.node_sound_wood_defaults(),
-	_mcl_blast_resistance = 10,
-	_mcl_hardness = 2,
-})
-
-minetest.register_node("mcl_core:stripped_acacia_bark", {
-	description = "Stripped Acacia Bark",
-	_doc_items_longdesc = "Stripped Acacia Bark is a bark that has been stripped.",
-	tiles = {"mcl_core_stripped_acacia_side.png"},
-	is_ground_content = false,
-	paramtype2 = "facedir",
-	on_place = mcl_util.rotate_axis,
-	groups = {handy=1,axey=1, flammable=2, building_block=1, material_wood=1, fire_encouragement=5, fire_flammability=5},
-	sounds = mcl_sounds.node_sound_wood_defaults(),
-	_mcl_blast_resistance = 10,
-	_mcl_hardness = 2,
-})
-
-minetest.register_node("mcl_core:stripped_dark_oak_bark", {
-	description = "Stripped Dark Oak Bark",
-	_doc_items_longdesc = "Stripped Dark Oak Bark is a bark that has been stripped.",
-	tiles = {"mcl_core_stripped_dark_oak_side.png"},
-	is_ground_content = false,
-	paramtype2 = "facedir",
-	on_place = mcl_util.rotate_axis,
-	groups = {handy=1,axey=1, flammable=2, building_block=1, material_wood=1, fire_encouragement=5, fire_flammability=5},
-	sounds = mcl_sounds.node_sound_wood_defaults(),
-	_mcl_blast_resistance = 10,
-	_mcl_hardness = 2,
-})
-
-minetest.register_node("mcl_core:stripped_birch_bark", {
-	description = "Stripped Birch Bark",
-	_doc_items_longdesc = "Stripped Birch Bark is a bark that has been stripped.",
-	tiles = {"mcl_core_stripped_birch_side.png"},
-	is_ground_content = false,
-	paramtype2 = "facedir",
-	on_place = mcl_util.rotate_axis,
-	groups = {handy=1,axey=1, flammable=2, building_block=1, material_wood=1, fire_encouragement=5, fire_flammability=5},
-	sounds = mcl_sounds.node_sound_wood_defaults(),
-	_mcl_blast_resistance = 10,
-	_mcl_hardness = 2,
-})
-
-minetest.register_node("mcl_core:stripped_spruce_bark", {
-	description = "Stripped Spruce Bark",
-	_doc_items_longdesc = "Stripped Spruce Bark is a bark that has been stripped.",
-	tiles = {"mcl_core_stripped_spruce_side.png"},
-	is_ground_content = false,
-	paramtype2 = "facedir",
-	on_place = mcl_util.rotate_axis,
-	groups = {handy=1,axey=1, flammable=2, building_block=1, material_wood=1, fire_encouragement=5, fire_flammability=5},
-	sounds = mcl_sounds.node_sound_wood_defaults(),
-	_mcl_blast_resistance = 10,
-	_mcl_hardness = 2,
-})
-
-minetest.register_node("mcl_core:stripped_jungle_bark", {
-	description = "Stripped Jungle Bark",
-	_doc_items_longdesc = "Stripped Jungles Bark is a bark that has been stripped.",
-	tiles = {"mcl_core_stripped_jungle_side.png"},
-	is_ground_content = false,
-	paramtype2 = "facedir",
-	on_place = mcl_util.rotate_axis,
-	groups = {handy=1,axey=1, flammable=2, building_block=1, material_wood=1, fire_encouragement=5, fire_flammability=5},
-	sounds = mcl_sounds.node_sound_wood_defaults(),
-	_mcl_blast_resistance = 10,
-	_mcl_hardness = 2,
-})
-
-
 local register_wooden_planks = function(subname, description, tiles)
 	minetest.register_node("mcl_core:"..subname, {
 		description = description,
@@ -268,19 +108,7 @@ local register_leaves = function(subname, description, longdesc, tiles, sapling,
 		tiles = tiles,
 		paramtype = "light",
 		stack_max = 64,
-		groups = {
-			handy=1,
-			hoey=1,
-			shearsy=1,
-			swordy=1,
-			leafdecay=leafdecay_distance,
-			flammable=2,
-			leaves=1,
-			deco_block=1,
-			dig_by_piston=1,
-			fire_encouragement=30,
-			fire_flammability=60
-		},
+		groups = {handy=1,shearsy=1,swordy=1, leafdecay=leafdecay_distance, flammable=2, leaves=1, deco_block=1, dig_by_piston=1, fire_encouragement=30, fire_flammability=60},
 		drop = get_drops(0),
 		_mcl_shears_drop = true,
 		sounds = mcl_sounds.node_sound_leaves_defaults(),
@@ -386,4 +214,4 @@ register_leaves("birchleaves", S("Birch Leaves"), S("Birch leaves are grown from
 -- Node aliases
 
 minetest.register_alias("default:acacia_tree", "mcl_core:acaciatree")
-minetest.register_alias("default:acacia_leaves", "mcl_core:acacialeaves")
\ No newline at end of file
+minetest.register_alias("default:acacia_leaves", "mcl_core:acacialeaves")
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_core/textures/mcl_core_stripped_acacia_side.png b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_core/textures/mcl_core_stripped_acacia_side.png
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diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_core/textures/mcl_core_stripped_birch_side.png b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_core/textures/mcl_core_stripped_birch_side.png
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diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_core/textures/mcl_core_stripped_dark_oak_side.png b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_core/textures/mcl_core_stripped_dark_oak_side.png
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diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_core/textures/mcl_core_stripped_jungle_side.png b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_core/textures/mcl_core_stripped_jungle_side.png
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diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_core/textures/mcl_core_stripped_oak_side.png b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_core/textures/mcl_core_stripped_oak_side.png
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diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_core/textures/mcl_core_stripped_spruce_side.png b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_core/textures/mcl_core_stripped_spruce_side.png
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diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_core/textures/mcl_core_stripped_spruce_top.png b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_core/textures/mcl_core_stripped_spruce_top.png
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diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_farming/hoes.lua b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_farming/hoes.lua
index db470b999..e2e8342d7 100644
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_farming/hoes.lua
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_farming/hoes.lua
@@ -78,9 +78,6 @@ minetest.register_tool("mcl_farming:hoe_wood", {
 	},
 	_repair_material = "group:wood",
 	_mcl_toollike_wield = true,
-	_mcl_diggroups = {
-		hoey = { speed = 2, level = 1, uses = 60 }
-	},
 })
 
 minetest.register_craft({
@@ -121,9 +118,6 @@ minetest.register_tool("mcl_farming:hoe_stone", {
 	},
 	_repair_material = "mcl_core:cobble",
 	_mcl_toollike_wield = true,
-	_mcl_diggroups = {
-		hoey = { speed = 4, level = 3, uses = 132 }
-	},
 })
 
 minetest.register_craft({
@@ -160,9 +154,6 @@ minetest.register_tool("mcl_farming:hoe_iron", {
 	},
 	_repair_material = "mcl_core:iron_ingot",
 	_mcl_toollike_wield = true,
-	_mcl_diggroups = {
-		hoey = { speed = 6, level = 4, uses = 251 }
-	},
 })
 
 minetest.register_craft({
@@ -205,9 +196,6 @@ minetest.register_tool("mcl_farming:hoe_gold", {
 	},
 	_repair_material = "mcl_core:gold_ingot",
 	_mcl_toollike_wield = true,
-	_mcl_diggroups = {
-		hoey = { speed = 12, level = 2, uses = 33 }
-	},
 })
 
 minetest.register_craft({
@@ -252,9 +240,6 @@ minetest.register_tool("mcl_farming:hoe_diamond", {
 	},
 	_repair_material = "mcl_core:diamond",
 	_mcl_toollike_wield = true,
-	_mcl_diggroups = {
-		hoey = { speed = 8, level = 5, uses = 1562 }
-	},
 })
 
 minetest.register_craft({
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_farming/wheat.lua b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_farming/wheat.lua
index e3ee79ead..9a8a9f65e 100644
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_farming/wheat.lua
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_farming/wheat.lua
@@ -146,7 +146,7 @@ minetest.register_node("mcl_farming:hay_block", {
 	paramtype2 = "facedir",
 	is_ground_content = false,
 	on_place = mcl_util.rotate_axis,
-	groups = {handy=1, hoey=1, flammable=2, fire_encouragement=60, fire_flammability=20, building_block=1, fall_damage_add_percent=-80},
+	groups = {handy=1, flammable=2, fire_encouragement=60, fire_flammability=20, building_block=1, fall_damage_add_percent=-80},
 	sounds = mcl_sounds.node_sound_leaves_defaults(),
 	on_rotate = on_rotate,
 	_mcl_blast_resistance = 0.5,
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_nether/init.lua b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_nether/init.lua
index 467054767..f4b203acc 100644
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_nether/init.lua
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_nether/init.lua
@@ -176,7 +176,7 @@ minetest.register_node("mcl_nether:nether_wart_block", {
 	stack_max = 64,
 	tiles = {"mcl_nether_nether_wart_block.png"},
 	is_ground_content = false,
-	groups = {handy=1, hoey=1, building_block=1},
+	groups = {handy=1, building_block=1},
 	sounds = mcl_sounds.node_sound_leaves_defaults(
 		{
 			footstep={name="default_dirt_footstep", gain=0.7},
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_ocean/kelp.lua b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_ocean/kelp.lua
index 9670943da..15d155fc8 100644
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_ocean/kelp.lua
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_ocean/kelp.lua
@@ -779,7 +779,7 @@ minetest.register_node("mcl_ocean:dried_kelp_block", {
 	description = S("Dried Kelp Block"),
 	_doc_items_longdesc = S("A decorative block that serves as a great furnace fuel."),
 	tiles = { "mcl_ocean_dried_kelp_top.png", "mcl_ocean_dried_kelp_bottom.png", "mcl_ocean_dried_kelp_side.png" },
-	groups = { handy = 1, hoey = 1, building_block = 1, flammable = 2, fire_encouragement = 30, fire_flammability = 60 },
+	groups = { handy = 1, building_block = 1, flammable = 2, fire_encouragement = 30, fire_flammability = 60 },
 	sounds = mcl_sounds.node_sound_leaves_defaults(),
 	paramtype2 = "facedir",
 	on_place = mcl_util.rotate_axis,
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_sponges/init.lua b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_sponges/init.lua
index 75a99b0f1..aeacecd6f 100644
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_sponges/init.lua
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_sponges/init.lua
@@ -48,7 +48,7 @@ minetest.register_node("mcl_sponges:sponge", {
 	buildable_to = false,
 	stack_max = 64,
 	sounds = mcl_sounds.node_sound_dirt_defaults(),
-	groups = {handy=1, hoey=1, building_block=1},
+	groups = {handy=1, building_block=1},
 	on_place = function(itemstack, placer, pointed_thing)
 		local pn = placer:get_player_name()
 		if pointed_thing.type ~= "node" then
@@ -136,7 +136,7 @@ minetest.register_node("mcl_sponges:sponge_wet", {
 	buildable_to = false,
 	stack_max = 64,
 	sounds = mcl_sounds.node_sound_dirt_defaults(),
-	groups = {handy=1, hoey=1, building_block=1},
+	groups = {handy=1, building_block=1},
 	on_place = place_wet_sponge,
 	_mcl_blast_resistance = 0.6,
 	_mcl_hardness = 0.6,
diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_tools/init.lua b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_tools/init.lua
index 2d804b9bc..5e8686b4f 100644
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_tools/init.lua
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_tools/init.lua
@@ -51,7 +51,6 @@ minetest.register_tool(":", {
 		handy = { speed = 1, level = 1, uses = 0 },
 		axey = { speed = 1, level = 1, uses = 0 },
 		shovely = { speed = 1, level = 1, uses = 0 },
-		hoey = { speed = 1, level = 1, uses = 0 },
 		pickaxey = { speed = 1, level = 0, uses = 0 },
 		swordy = { speed = 1, level = 0, uses = 0 },
 		swordy_cobweb = { speed = 1, level = 0, uses = 0 },
@@ -352,56 +351,6 @@ minetest.register_tool("mcl_tools:shovel_diamond", {
 })
 
 -- Axes
-
-local make_stripped_trunk = function(itemstack, placer, pointed_thing)
-	if pointed_thing.type == "node" then
-		local pos = minetest.get_pointed_thing_position(pointed_thing)
-		local node = minetest.get_node(pos)
-		local node_name = node.name
-		if placer and not placer:get_player_control().sneak then
-			if minetest.registered_nodes[node_name] and minetest.registered_nodes[node_name].on_rightclick then
-				return minetest.registered_nodes[node_name].on_rightclick(pointed_thing.under, node, placer, itemstack) or itemstack
-			end
-		end
-		if minetest.is_protected(pointed_thing.under, placer:get_player_name()) then
-			minetest.record_protection_violation(pointed_thing.under, placer:get_player_name())
-			return itemstack
-		end
-		if not minetest.is_creative_enabled(placer:get_player_name()) then
-			-- Add wear (as if digging a axey node)
-			local toolname = itemstack:get_name()
-			local wear = mcl_autogroup.get_wear(toolname, "axey")
-			itemstack:add_wear(wear)
-		end
-		if node_name == "mcl_core:tree" then
-			minetest.swap_node(pointed_thing.under, {name="mcl_core:stripped_oak"})
-		elseif node_name == "mcl_core:darktree" then
-			minetest.swap_node(pointed_thing.under, {name="mcl_core:stripped_dark_oak"})
-		elseif node_name == "mcl_core:acaciatree" then
-			minetest.swap_node(pointed_thing.under, {name="mcl_core:stripped_acacia"})
-		elseif node_name == "mcl_core:birchtree" then
-			minetest.swap_node(pointed_thing.under, {name="mcl_core:stripped_birch"})
-		elseif node_name == "mcl_core:sprucetree" then
-			minetest.swap_node(pointed_thing.under, {name="mcl_core:stripped_spruce"})
-		elseif node_name == "mcl_core:jungletree" then
-			minetest.swap_node(pointed_thing.under, {name="mcl_core:stripped_jungle"})
-		elseif node_name == "mcl_core:tree_bark" then
-			minetest.swap_node(pointed_thing.under, {name="mcl_core:stripped_oak_bark"})
-		elseif node_name == "mcl_core:darktree_bark" then
-			minetest.swap_node(pointed_thing.under, {name="mcl_core:stripped_dark_oak_bark"})
-		elseif node_name == "mcl_core:acaciatree_bark" then
-			minetest.swap_node(pointed_thing.under, {name="mcl_core:stripped_acacia_bark"})
-		elseif node_name == "mcl_core:birchtree_bark" then
-			minetest.swap_node(pointed_thing.under, {name="mcl_core:stripped_birch_bark"})
-		elseif node_name == "mcl_core:sprucetree_bark" then
-			minetest.swap_node(pointed_thing.under, {name="mcl_core:stripped_spruce_bark"})
-		elseif node_name == "mcl_core:jungletree_bark" then
-			minetest.swap_node(pointed_thing.under, {name="mcl_core:stripped_jungle_bark"})
-		end
-	end
-	return itemstack
-end
-
 minetest.register_tool("mcl_tools:axe_wood", {
 	description = S("Wooden Axe"),
 	_doc_items_longdesc = axe_longdesc,
@@ -415,7 +364,6 @@ minetest.register_tool("mcl_tools:axe_wood", {
 		damage_groups = {fleshy=7},
 		punch_attack_uses = 30,
 	},
-	on_place = make_stripped_trunk,
 	sound = { breaks = "default_tool_breaks" },
 	_repair_material = "group:wood",
 	_mcl_toollike_wield = true,
@@ -435,7 +383,6 @@ minetest.register_tool("mcl_tools:axe_stone", {
 		damage_groups = {fleshy=9},
 		punch_attack_uses = 66,
 	},
-	on_place = make_stripped_trunk,
 	sound = { breaks = "default_tool_breaks" },
 	_repair_material = "mcl_core:cobble",
 	_mcl_toollike_wield = true,
@@ -456,7 +403,6 @@ minetest.register_tool("mcl_tools:axe_iron", {
 		damage_groups = {fleshy=9},
 		punch_attack_uses = 126,
 	},
-	on_place = make_stripped_trunk,
 	sound = { breaks = "default_tool_breaks" },
 	_repair_material = "mcl_core:iron_ingot",
 	_mcl_toollike_wield = true,
@@ -476,7 +422,6 @@ minetest.register_tool("mcl_tools:axe_gold", {
 		damage_groups = {fleshy=7},
 		punch_attack_uses = 17,
 	},
-	on_place = make_stripped_trunk,
 	sound = { breaks = "default_tool_breaks" },
 	_repair_material = "mcl_core:gold_ingot",
 	_mcl_toollike_wield = true,
@@ -496,7 +441,6 @@ minetest.register_tool("mcl_tools:axe_diamond", {
 		damage_groups = {fleshy=9},
 		punch_attack_uses = 781,
 	},
-	on_place = make_stripped_trunk,
 	sound = { breaks = "default_tool_breaks" },
 	_repair_material = "mcl_core:diamond",
 	_mcl_toollike_wield = true,
diff --git a/mods/PLAYER/mcl_playerplus/init.lua b/mods/PLAYER/mcl_playerplus/init.lua
index de346256f..8c8b784b2 100644
--- a/mods/PLAYER/mcl_playerplus/init.lua
+++ b/mods/PLAYER/mcl_playerplus/init.lua
@@ -156,7 +156,7 @@ minetest.register_globalstep(function(dtime)
 
 	for _,player in pairs(get_connected_players()) do
 
-		c_x, c_y = unpack(player_collision(player))
+		local c_x, c_y = unpack(player_collision(player))
 
 		if player:get_velocity().x + player:get_velocity().y < .5 and c_x + c_y > 0 then
 			--minetest.chat_send_player(player:get_player_name(), "pushed at " .. c_x + c_y .. " parsecs.")