915 posts analyzed Updated Jun 2026
Averages 31 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Fridays around 10 AM UTC. Mostly image posts.
r/Machinists Traffic & Engagement r/Machinists Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
Post Format
Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/Machinists Most Active Times When r/Machinists 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/Machinists Flair Performance r/Machinists Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| QUESTION | 254 (69.4%) | 18 |
| PARTS / SHOWOFF | 54 (14.8%) | 167 |
| Shitpost | 21 (5.7%) | 239 |
| MEME | 15 (4.1%) | 448 |
| CRASH | 13 (3.6%) | 161 |
| OFFERING WORK | 6 (1.6%) | 3 |
| WEEKLY | 3 (0.8%) | 6 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/Machinists Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/Machinists
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| help | 51 (5.6%) | 11 | 13 |
| machine | 42 (4.6%) | 21 | 17 |
| lathe | 39 (4.3%) | 20 | 9 |
| machinist | 37 (4.0%) | 46 | 23 |
| cnc | 35 (3.8%) | 16 | 8 |
| need | 33 (3.6%) | 54 | 26 |
| anyone | 29 (3.2%) | 91 | 27 |
| machining | 29 (3.2%) | 92 | 18 |
| tool | 27 (3.0%) | 35 | 18 |
| question | 24 (2.6%) | 5 | 16 |
r/Machinists Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/Machinists
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 6 | 1 |
r/Machinists Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/Machinists
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Refusal to learn
Think tapping a high value part is scary sometimes?
How to safely fold and unfold a bandsaw blade
Anyone got one of those old machines?
some shenanigans at work today
Am I going to die?
That's a new one...
Im an official metal spinning guy
Inches vs Millimetres Whats the Standard in Your Shop
Happy Friday, workshop managers and supervisors
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refusal to learn | 2.2K | 217 | image | Jun 16 |
| Think tapping a high value part is scary sometimes? | 2.0K | 231 | image | Jun 5 |
| How to safely fold and unfold a bandsaw blade | 1.9K | 91 | image | Jun 17 |
| Anyone got one of those old machines? | 1.7K | 161 | image | Jun 9 |
| some shenanigans at work today | 1.4K | 62 | image | Jun 29 |
| Am I going to die? | 1.4K | 284 | image | Jun 24 |
| That's a new one... | 1.3K | 110 | image | Jun 29 |
| Im an official metal spinning guy | 1.2K | 214 | image | Jun 19 |
| Inches vs Millimetres Whats the Standard in Your Shop | 1.2K | 145 | image | Jun 9 |
| Happy Friday, workshop managers and supervisors | 1.1K | 12 | image | Jun 26 |
r/Machinists Audience Overlap r/Machinists Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/Machinists FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/Machinists
What's the best time to post on r/Machinists?
Based on posting volume, r/Machinists is most active on Fridays around 10 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/Machinists?
r/Machinists averages 31 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/Machinists get?
Posts on r/Machinists average about 71 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/Machinists get most?
On r/Machinists, posts are a mix of formats, mostly image posts