426 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 14 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 11 AM UTC. Mostly image posts (69%).
r/metalworking Traffic & Engagement r/metalworking Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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r/metalworking Most Active Times When r/metalworking Is Most Active
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r/metalworking Flair Performance r/metalworking Flair Performance
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No flaired posts were found in this month's data.
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r/metalworking Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/metalworking
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| steel | 47 (11.0%) | 29 | 11 |
| metal | 37 (8.7%) | 50 | 17 |
| welding | 34 (8.0%) | 27 | 9 |
| stainless | 22 (5.2%) | 46 | 13 |
| made | 19 (4.5%) | 88 | 14 |
| help | 17 (4.0%) | 13 | 13 |
| weld | 16 (3.8%) | 33 | 10 |
| advice | 16 (3.8%) | 8 | 12 |
| looking | 14 (3.3%) | 5 | 6 |
| make | 13 (3.0%) | 37 | 37 |
r/metalworking Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/metalworking
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 9 | 1 |
r/metalworking Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/metalworking
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
I think my colleague is in the wrong Job
The mace of spades ♠️
Finally back after 36+ days! My account was unbanned and I wanted to share the boots your generosity bought me🥾✨I pray one of you still remembers me!
Metal tube corner joint that holds strong
Smooth circular welding
Range hood I built.
I made a teeny sword!
Stainless Steel Grater Case
Quenching red hot metal
Work smart, not hard 😏 11 knife blades in one batch 👌
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I think my colleague is in the wrong Job | 3.0K | 82 | image | Sep 8 |
| The mace of spades ♠️ | 2.1K | 81 | image | Sep 12 |
| Finally back after 36+ days! My account was unbanned and I wanted to share the boots your generosity bought me🥾✨I pray one of you still remembers me! | 1.1K | 196 | image | Sep 13 |
| Metal tube corner joint that holds strong | 602 | 62 | image | Sep 15 |
| Smooth circular welding | 551 | 42 | image | Sep 19 |
| Range hood I built. | 540 | 41 | image | Sep 14 |
| I made a teeny sword! | 530 | 14 | image | Sep 26 |
| Stainless Steel Grater Case | 528 | 73 | image | Sep 17 |
| Quenching red hot metal | 469 | 32 | image | Sep 5 |
| Work smart, not hard 😏 11 knife blades in one batch 👌 | 421 | 41 | image | Sep 2 |
r/metalworking Audience Overlap r/metalworking Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/metalworking FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/metalworking
What's the best time to post on r/metalworking?
Based on posting volume, r/metalworking 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/metalworking?
r/metalworking averages 14 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/metalworking get?
Posts on r/metalworking average about 48 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/metalworking get most?
On r/metalworking, most posts are image posts (69%)