Step 1: Give @TheVikingWarrior an example of how to translate toolstation tool descriptions

src/main/java/tconstruct/tools/ToolProxyClient.java

@@ -8,6 +8,7 @@ import net.minecraft.client.renderer.tileentity.TileEntityRendererDispatcher;
 import net.minecraft.entity.player.EntityPlayer;
 import net.minecraft.init.*;
 import net.minecraft.item.ItemStack;
+import net.minecraft.util.StatCollector;
 import net.minecraft.world.World;
 import net.minecraftforge.client.MinecraftForgeClient;
 import net.minecraftforge.client.event.sound.SoundLoadEvent;
@@ -396,12 +397,7 @@ public class ToolProxyClient extends ToolProxyCommon
             new int[] { 7, 0, 13, 13 }, new int[] { 3, 3, 13, 13 } // Chisel
     };
 
-    static String[] toolNames = { "Repair and Modification", "Pickaxe", "Shovel", "Hatchet",
-            // "Lumber Axe",
-            // "Ice Axe",
-            "Mattock", "Broadsword", "Longsword", "Rapier", "Dagger", "Frying Pan", "Battlesign", "Chisel" };
-
-    static String[] toolDescriptions = { "The main way to repair or change your tools. Place a tool and a material on the left to get started.", "The Pickaxe is a precise mining tool. It is effective on stone and ores.\n\nRequired parts:\n- Pickaxe Head\n- Tool Binding\n- Handle", "The Shovel is a precise digging tool. It is effective on dirt, sand, and snow.\n\nRequired parts:\n- Shovel Head\n- Handle", "The Hatchet is a basic chopping tool. It is effective on wood and leaves.\n\nRequired parts:\n- Axe Head\n- Handle",
+    static String[] toolDescriptions = { "gui.toolstation.repair.desc", "gui.toolstation.pickaxe.desc", "The Shovel is a precise digging tool. It is effective on dirt, sand, and snow.\n\nRequired parts:\n- Shovel Head\n- Handle", "The Hatchet is a basic chopping tool. It is effective on wood and leaves.\n\nRequired parts:\n- Axe Head\n- Handle",
             // "The Lumber Axe is a broad chopping tool. It harvests wood in a wide range and can fell entire trees.\n\nRequired parts:\n- Broad Axe Head\n- Handle",
             // "The Ice Axe is a tool for harvesting ice, mining, and attacking foes.\n\nSpecial Ability:\n- Wall Climb\nNatural Ability:\n- Ice Harvest\nDamage: Moderate\n\nRequired parts:\n- Pickaxe Head\n- Spike\n- Handle",
             "The Cutter Mattock is a versatile farming tool. It is effective on wood, dirt, and plants.\n\nSpecial Ability: Hoe\n\nRequired parts:\n- Axe Head\n- Shovel Head\n- Handle", "The Broadsword is a defensive weapon. Blocking cuts damage in half.\n\nSpecial Ability: Block\nDamage: Moderate\nDurability: High\n\nRequired parts:\n- Sword Blade\n- Wide Guard\n- Handle", "The Longsword is an offensive weapon. It is often used for charging into battle at full speed.\n\nNatural Ability:\n- Charge Boost\nSpecial Ability: Lunge\n\nDamage: Moderate\nDurability: Moderate", "The Rapier is a special weapon that relies on quick strikes to defeat foes.\n\nNatural Abilities:\n- Armor Pierce\n- Quick Strike\n- Charge Boost\nSpecial Ability:\n- Backpedal\n\nDamage: Low\nDurability: Low", "The Dagger is a short blade that can be thrown.\n\nSpecial Ability:\n- Throw Item\n\nDamage: Low\nDurability: Moderate\n\nRequired parts:\n- Knife Blade\n- Crossbar\n- Handle", "The Frying is a heavy weapon that uses sheer weight to stun foes.\n\nSpecial Ability: Block\nNatural Ability: Heavy\nShift+rClick: Place Frying Pan\nDamage: Low\nDurability: High\n\nRequired parts:\n- Pan\n- Handle",
@@ -410,6 +406,12 @@ public class ToolProxyClient extends ToolProxyCommon
 
     void addToolButtons ()
     {
+        // has to be in here so TinkerTools.tool is already initialized
+        final String[] toolNames = {StatCollector.translateToLocal("gui.toolstation.repair.title"), TinkerTools.pickaxe.getLocalizedToolName(), "Shovel", "Hatchet",
+                // "Lumber Axe",
+                // "Ice Axe",
+                "Mattock", "Broadsword", "Longsword", "Rapier", "Dagger", "Frying Pan", "Battlesign", "Chisel" };
+
         for (int i = 0; i < toolNames.length; i++)
         {
             addToolButton(itemIcons[i][0], itemIcons[i][1], itemIcons[i][2], iconCoords[i * 2], iconCoords[i * 2 + 1], toolNames[i], toolDescriptions[i]);