438 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 14 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 5 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (76%).
r/handtools Traffic & Engagement r/handtools Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
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Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/handtools Most Active Times When r/handtools Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
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r/handtools Flair Performance r/handtools Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
This subreddit doesn't use post flairs.
No flaired posts were found in this month's data.
Post Type Breakdown
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r/handtools Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/handtools
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| plane | 72 (16.4%) | 18 | 12 |
| hand | 33 (7.5%) | 40 | 15 |
| saw | 33 (7.5%) | 13 | 9 |
| stanley | 29 (6.6%) | 20 | 9 |
| help | 26 (5.9%) | 12 | 12 |
| tools | 23 (5.3%) | 33 | 13 |
| tool | 21 (4.8%) | 54 | 16 |
| anyone | 15 (3.4%) | 8 | 11 |
| sale | 14 (3.2%) | 28 | 14 |
| hammer | 12 (2.7%) | 15 | 3 |
r/handtools Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/handtools
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 3 | 1 |
r/handtools Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/handtools
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
My first dovetail box
Well this cleaned up beautifully
Small Whisky Cabinet
It ain't much, but it's honest work
My rock solid folding workbench and hand tool wall
Kyoto Blacksmith visit
Ripped straight board for 2h until it popped open into 2 bananas
Handplane till
Saved another one
James May (Top Gear) is a handtools guy
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| My first dovetail box | 573 | 23 | image | Jul 24 |
| Well this cleaned up beautifully | 519 | 24 | image | Jul 13 |
| Small Whisky Cabinet | 477 | 48 | image | Jul 1 |
| It ain't much, but it's honest work | 387 | 30 | image | Jul 18 |
| My rock solid folding workbench and hand tool wall | 385 | 30 | image | Jul 23 |
| Kyoto Blacksmith visit | 368 | 19 | image | Jul 4 |
| Ripped straight board for 2h until it popped open into 2 bananas | 354 | 93 | image | Jul 27 |
| Handplane till | 335 | 16 | image | Jul 27 |
| Saved another one | 333 | 42 | image | Jul 13 |
| James May (Top Gear) is a handtools guy | 274 | 15 | image | Jul 9 |
r/handtools Audience Overlap r/handtools Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/handtools FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/handtools
What's the best time to post on r/handtools?
Based on posting volume, r/handtools is most active on Wednesdays around 5 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/handtools?
r/handtools averages 14 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/handtools get?
Posts on r/handtools average about 36 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/handtools get most?
On r/handtools, most posts are image posts (76%)