380 posts analyzed Updated Jun 2026
Averages 13 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Saturdays around 4 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (73%).
r/handtools Traffic & Engagement r/handtools Traffic & Engagement
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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
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r/handtools Flair Performance r/handtools Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
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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 | 67 (17.6%) | 52 | 13 |
| stanley | 27 (7.1%) | 25 | 9 |
| hand | 26 (6.8%) | 37 | 14 |
| tool | 25 (6.6%) | 51 | 7 |
| saw | 21 (5.5%) | 14 | 10 |
| help | 20 (5.3%) | 11 | 10 |
| made | 18 (4.7%) | 73 | 9 |
| first | 18 (4.7%) | 67 | 13 |
| tools | 16 (4.2%) | 42 | 16 |
| looking | 15 (4.0%) | 20 | 12 |
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.
Shaker table in cherry
as promised a peformance video of the lapped infill plane
This man meticulously makes use of bamboo strands
Joint stool made from pallet wood
Hand Tool Cabinet Update
Fished my Anarchist Workbench
Small wall cabinet
Thriftshop find including the original box
This cute lilttle dude came in handy for cleaning up some tenons today.
Homemade rebate plane
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaker table in cherry | 942 | 73 | image | Jun 4 |
| as promised a peformance video of the lapped infill plane | 864 | 76 | image | Jun 25 |
| This man meticulously makes use of bamboo strands | 443 | 8 | image | Jun 13 |
| Joint stool made from pallet wood | 434 | 21 | image | Jun 11 |
| Hand Tool Cabinet Update | 403 | 35 | image | Jun 11 |
| Fished my Anarchist Workbench | 364 | 30 | image | Jun 24 |
| Small wall cabinet | 340 | 13 | image | Jun 21 |
| Thriftshop find including the original box | 320 | 26 | image | Jun 12 |
| This cute lilttle dude came in handy for cleaning up some tenons today. | 298 | 51 | image | Jun 1 |
| Homemade rebate plane | 274 | 14 | image | Jun 25 |
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 Saturdays around 4 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 45 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/handtools get most?
On r/handtools, most posts are image posts (73%)