372 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 12 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Thursdays around 11 AM UTC. Mostly image posts (75%).
r/handtools Traffic & Engagement r/handtools Traffic & Engagement
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r/handtools Most Active Times When r/handtools Is Most Active
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r/handtools Flair Performance r/handtools Flair Performance
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No flaired posts were found in this month's data.
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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 | 45 (12.1%) | 27 | 14 |
| tools | 26 (7.0%) | 23 | 15 |
| stanley | 19 (5.1%) | 34 | 8 |
| hand | 17 (4.6%) | 24 | 14 |
| tool | 15 (4.0%) | 29 | 11 |
| saw | 14 (3.8%) | 23 | 8 |
| made | 14 (3.8%) | 41 | 22 |
| help | 14 (3.8%) | 9 | 8 |
| planes | 13 (3.5%) | 70 | 21 |
| old | 13 (3.5%) | 28 | 10 |
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.
It still ain't much, but it's slightly better work
NTD! This doesn’t happen often
Dream cabinet for “ébéniste”
Don’t worry about value
Set up a proper sharpened camber on a #5 and got a brilliant finishing edge on my #4. Im a changed woman
My shop so far
Rex Kreuger's Joiners Chest
Bristol Designs
Smalls Hanging Bookshelf
Woodworking planes size no.1 One of my favorite series of works that I engraved about 8 years ago.
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| It still ain't much, but it's slightly better work | 700 | 75 | image | Sep 9 |
| NTD! This doesn’t happen often | 558 | 27 | image | Sep 29 |
| Dream cabinet for “ébéniste” | 512 | 19 | image | Sep 27 |
| Don’t worry about value | 476 | 96 | image | Sep 14 |
| Set up a proper sharpened camber on a #5 and got a brilliant finishing edge on my #4. Im a changed woman | 263 | 25 | image | Sep 2 |
| My shop so far | 255 | 11 | image | Sep 6 |
| Rex Kreuger's Joiners Chest | 239 | 21 | image | Sep 18 |
| Bristol Designs | 231 | 18 | image | Sep 3 |
| Smalls Hanging Bookshelf | 228 | 17 | image | Sep 15 |
| Woodworking planes size no.1 One of my favorite series of works that I engraved about 8 years ago. | 217 | 18 | image | Sep 6 |
r/handtools Audience Overlap r/handtools Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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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 Thursdays around 11 AM 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 12 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 38 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/handtools get most?
On r/handtools, most posts are image posts (75%)