diff --git a/init.lua b/init.lua
index 9b610bb..20782d8 100644
--- a/init.lua
+++ b/init.lua
@@ -115,6 +115,11 @@ end
 function woodcutting_class:get_delay_time(pos)
 	local poshash = minetest.hash_node_position(pos)
 	local nodedef = minetest.registered_nodes[self.treenodes_hashed[poshash]]
+	if not nodedef then
+		-- https://github.com/pandorabox-io/pandorabox.io/issues/200
+		return 1.0
+	end
+
 	local capabilities = self._player:get_wielded_item():get_tool_capabilities()
 	local dig_params = minetest.get_dig_params(nodedef.groups, capabilities)
 	if dig_params.diggable then