816 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 27 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 11 AM UTC. Mostly image posts.
r/Machinists Traffic & Engagement r/Machinists 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/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 | 229 (65.2%) | 18 |
| PARTS / SHOWOFF | 67 (19.1%) | 234 |
| Shitpost | 22 (6.3%) | 129 |
| MEME | 13 (3.7%) | 470 |
| CRASH | 10 (2.8%) | 142 |
| OFFERING WORK | 6 (1.7%) | 9 |
| WEEKLY | 4 (1.1%) | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| machine | 53 (6.5%) | 108 | 20 |
| shop | 43 (5.3%) | 76 | 26 |
| cnc | 42 (5.2%) | 47 | 20 |
| help | 34 (4.2%) | 13 | 16 |
| tool | 33 (4.0%) | 48 | 23 |
| lathe | 32 (3.9%) | 44 | 18 |
| job | 24 (2.9%) | 113 | 34 |
| need | 24 (2.9%) | 13 | 16 |
| anyone | 21 (2.6%) | 16 | 18 |
| looking | 21 (2.6%) | 13 | 15 |
r/Machinists Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/Machinists
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 4 | 0 |
r/Machinists Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/Machinists
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
"Just Give Me The Print Office Boy"
The original (91y) owner of my machine sent me this picture from way back
Best sticker of IMTS.
I could never throw them away
Yesterday my boss wanted me to machine a square‑corner keyway. Everyone’s first reaction was that this job couldn’t be done on a CNC. I made a bet with them that I could pull it off.
Work was downsizing so I got this for the price of shipping
What is this?
Boss hired his future son in law
Watching the last few sunrises before it gets too cold to have the shop doors open for 7 months of winter
Found this today while removing a cover for mill maintenance
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Just Give Me The Print Office Boy" | 3.4K | 246 | image | Sep 2 |
| The original (91y) owner of my machine sent me this picture from way back | 3.4K | 78 | image | Sep 6 |
| Best sticker of IMTS. | 1.9K | 26 | image | Sep 17 |
| I could never throw them away | 1.8K | 37 | image | Sep 1 |
| Yesterday my boss wanted me to machine a square‑corner keyway. Everyone’s first reaction was that this job couldn’t be done on a CNC. I made a bet with them that I could pull it off. | 1.6K | 249 | image | Sep 2 |
| Work was downsizing so I got this for the price of shipping | 1.5K | 87 | image | Sep 26 |
| What is this? | 1.4K | 485 | image | Sep 19 |
| Boss hired his future son in law | 1.4K | 92 | image | Sep 3 |
| Watching the last few sunrises before it gets too cold to have the shop doors open for 7 months of winter | 1.2K | 35 | image | Sep 24 |
| Found this today while removing a cover for mill maintenance | 1.2K | 22 | image | Sep 19 |
r/Machinists Audience Overlap r/Machinists Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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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 Tuesdays around 11 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 27 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 72 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