388 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 13 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Sundays around 7 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (77%).
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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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 (18.6%) | 42 | 15 |
| hand | 27 (7.0%) | 115 | 17 |
| tool | 21 (5.4%) | 92 | 12 |
| stanley | 20 (5.2%) | 24 | 10 |
| help | 19 (4.9%) | 10 | 8 |
| made | 18 (4.6%) | 192 | 15 |
| saw | 17 (4.4%) | 43 | 17 |
| tools | 16 (4.1%) | 45 | 13 |
| first | 15 (3.9%) | 54 | 19 |
| planes | 12 (3.1%) | 74 | 17 |
r/handtools Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/handtools
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| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 3 | 1 |
r/handtools Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/handtools
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This is my shop.
I made these thread snips by hand
Check out my workbench I made for hand tool woodworking in a small space
My workshop :)
Prototype for a foot-powered grinder. Still some changes to be made but excited for the final version.
shopmade scratchstock :)
I finally finished my weekend project.
It’s finished. 15 1/2” Rosewood panel plane. Video coming soon on it being used.
I was late to an estate sale today and all that was left were these off-brand, foreign-made planes for $40.
I woke up early for an estate sale and all I got was this tiny $7 hand plane.
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This is my shop. | 1.0K | 123 | image | Aug 10 |
| I made these thread snips by hand | 915 | 31 | image | Aug 3 |
| Check out my workbench I made for hand tool woodworking in a small space | 732 | 25 | image | Aug 2 |
| My workshop :) | 506 | 97 | image | Aug 10 |
| Prototype for a foot-powered grinder. Still some changes to be made but excited for the final version. | 495 | 38 | image | Aug 9 |
| shopmade scratchstock :) | 460 | 26 | image | Aug 10 |
| I finally finished my weekend project. | 453 | 30 | image | Aug 8 |
| It’s finished. 15 1/2” Rosewood panel plane. Video coming soon on it being used. | 412 | 29 | image | Aug 30 |
| I was late to an estate sale today and all that was left were these off-brand, foreign-made planes for $40. | 396 | 66 | image | Aug 21 |
| I woke up early for an estate sale and all I got was this tiny $7 hand plane. | 287 | 86 | image | Aug 20 |
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 Sundays around 7 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 13 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 49 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/handtools get most?
On r/handtools, most posts are image posts (77%)