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Windmill mining
Windmill mining is an efficient mining technique invented by Japanese minecrafter てりぃ (pronounced like Terry).

Pros:
 * 1) You don't need to count a large number of blocks.
 * 2) You can't get lost in your own labyrinth.
 * 3) It is relatively easy to suspend and resume mining.
 * 4) It has the same efficiency as 3 space branch mining.

Initial steps


Descend to Y=11, which is 6 blocks above the highest bedrock layer. This is the start point denoted by the grass block.

Dig a 1x2 tunnel of 4 blocks long from the start point, then put a mark there denoted by the gold block.



Turn right, dig 4 blocks, then put another mark denoted by the redstone block.



Turn left, dig 4 blocks, then put a mark.



Turn back, return to the previous mark, dig 4 blocks, then put a mark.

Dig 4 blocks and put another mark.



Turn left, dig 4 blocks, then put a mark.

Turn back, return to the previous mark, dig 4 blocks, then put a mark.

Dig 4 blocks and put another mark.



Repeat the previous step.



Repeat the previous step but while you are doing so, you'll reach the mark you put before. Now you are done.

Continuation


Choose one of four corners and go there. Go to the "gold" mark you previously put.

Turn right, dig 4 blocks, then put a mark.

Turn left, dig 4 blocks, then put another mark.

Turn back, return to the previous mark, then dig a tunnel until you reach the "gold" mark you previously put.



Dig 4 blocks, then put a mark.

Turn left, dig 4 blocks, then put another mark.

Turn back, return to the previous mark, then dig a tunnel until you reach the "gold" mark you previously put.

Repeat the previous step.