521 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 17 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Fridays around 5 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (66%).
r/metalworking Traffic & Engagement r/metalworking Traffic & Engagement
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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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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| metal | 56 (10.8%) | 10 | 14 |
| welding | 49 (9.4%) | 12 | 12 |
| steel | 42 (8.1%) | 58 | 15 |
| help | 34 (6.5%) | 35 | 8 |
| need | 23 (4.4%) | 61 | 27 |
| aluminum | 21 (4.0%) | 14 | 12 |
| stainless | 20 (3.8%) | 64 | 14 |
| advice | 19 (3.6%) | 7 | 10 |
| first | 18 (3.5%) | 17 | 11 |
| wire | 17 (3.3%) | 63 | 9 |
r/metalworking Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/metalworking
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| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 12 | 1 |
| youtube.com | 3 | 1 |
r/metalworking Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/metalworking
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Went on date with a welder. He talked about being really skilled at his job. Is he?
Don’t be this guy
Over-engineered display card holders in an art gallery
I need some ideas for a project using this 2”x65” rebar that was under an old shed.
anything interesting, useful or profitable I can do with a bunch of handleless files
I always had to call someone over to help me load full sheets onto my table saw — so I built a tilting panel cart
Moonscape - The most expensive patina finish I have ever developed on steel.
Went on a date with a welder. He talked about being really good at his job. Is he?
Some pics of the spheres we are building.
Turning some brass threaded rod and bolt into a pen
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Went on date with a welder. He talked about being really skilled at his job. Is he? | 13.5K | 1.3K | image | Jul 17 |
| Don’t be this guy | 4.2K | 394 | image | Jul 4 |
| Over-engineered display card holders in an art gallery | 1.9K | 208 | image | Jul 1 |
| I need some ideas for a project using this 2”x65” rebar that was under an old shed. | 1.3K | 444 | image | Jul 18 |
| anything interesting, useful or profitable I can do with a bunch of handleless files | 1.1K | 546 | image | Jul 15 |
| I always had to call someone over to help me load full sheets onto my table saw — so I built a tilting panel cart | 954 | 42 | image | Jul 11 |
| Moonscape - The most expensive patina finish I have ever developed on steel. | 869 | 156 | image | Jul 12 |
| Went on a date with a welder. He talked about being really good at his job. Is he? | 868 | 202 | image | Jul 18 |
| Some pics of the spheres we are building. | 661 | 87 | image | Jul 18 |
| Turning some brass threaded rod and bolt into a pen | 526 | 37 | image | Jul 19 |
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 Fridays around 5 PM 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 17 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/metalworking get?
Posts on r/metalworking average about 72 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/metalworking get most?
On r/metalworking, most posts are image posts (66%)