r/BeginnerWoodWorking

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About r/BeginnerWoodWorking

Welcome to r/BeginnerWoodWorking the community designed for those who are Amateur Woodworkers. Come in post your projects, answer questions, hang out and chill.

The community at a glance

r/BeginnerWoodWorking is a Subreddit for Artists with roughly 776K members. It has been around since 2016. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 5th largest community in the Art topic page.

Roughly 80K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Hard Time, Wood, and Frustrating. Common discussion themes are Advice Requests and Solution Requests. Product recommendations often mention saw, router, and dowel jig.

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Established 2016
776K Members

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +80K members
Growth: +11.6% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2017: 4K members
  • 2018: 6K members
  • 2019: 16K members
  • 2020: 96K members
  • 2021: 65K members
  • 2023: 374K members
  • 2024: 73K members
  • 2025: 79K members
  • 2026: 60K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Oct: 5K members
  • Nov: 6K members
  • Dec: 6K members
  • Jan: 7K members
  • Feb: 6K members
  • Mar: 7K members
  • Apr: 6K members
  • May: 9K members
  • Jun: 9K members
  • Jul: 7K members
  • Aug: 7K members
  • Sep: 3K members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    23 posts in the past month
    1. I made a headphone stand for my desk, however I'm not happy with the finish/surface on it. I need some advice.
    2. Advise asked: What paint to use for my (oiled) self-made Lyre?
    3. Here’s my take here, woodworkers. Any advice?
    #1
    Advice Requests
    I made a headphone stand for my desk, however I'm not happy with the finish/surface on it. I need some advice. · Advise asked: What paint to use for my (oiled) self-made Lyre? · Here’s my take here, woodworkers. Any advice?
    23
  • Solution Requests
    5 posts in the past month
    1. Tabletop finish recommendations
    2. Recommendations for a kids Mud Kitchen
    3. I lack shop space and want some suggestions
    #2
    Solution Requests
    Tabletop finish recommendations · Recommendations for a kids Mud Kitchen · I lack shop space and want some suggestions
    5
  • Pain & Anger
    1 post in the past month
    1. I'm pretty sure I screwed up! Rubio Monocoat/ButcherBlock
    #3
    Pain & Anger
    I'm pretty sure I screwed up! Rubio Monocoat/ButcherBlock
    1

Topics

  • Hard Time
    16 posts in the past month
    #1
    Hard Time
    16
  • Wood
    7 posts in the past month
    #2
    Wood
    7
  • Frustrating
    5 posts in the past month
    #3
    Frustrating
    5
  • Struggling
    5 posts in the past month
    #4
    Struggling
    5
  • Hate
    3 posts in the past month
    #5
    Hate
    3

Flair

  • Discussion/Question ⁉️
    66 posts in the past month
    1. I made a headphone stand for my desk, however I'm not happy with the finish/surface on it. I need some advice.
    2. How do I cut this?
    3. Tracksaw Issues
    #1
    Discussion/Question ⁉️
    I made a headphone stand for my desk, however I'm not happy with the finish/surface on it. I need some advice. · How do I cut this? · Tracksaw Issues
    66
  • Finished Project
    28 posts in the past month
    1. The table i built today
    2. WoodWorking Newcomer: Brad Nailer Cleat Storage
    3. Coffee table made from reclaimed wood
    #2
    Finished Project
    The table i built today · WoodWorking Newcomer: Brad Nailer Cleat Storage · Coffee table made from reclaimed wood
    28
  • Equipment
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Craftsman 137.218300 missing Fence and Splitter
    2. thin rip jig question
    3. I lack shop space and want some suggestions
    #3
    Equipment
    Craftsman 137.218300 missing Fence and Splitter · thin rip jig question · I lack shop space and want some suggestions
    4
  • Instructional
    1 post in the past month
    1. Doesn’t matter how long you’ve been doing it…
    #4
    Instructional
    Doesn’t matter how long you’ve been doing it…
    1

Product recommendations

  • saw
    3 posts in the past month
    1. What type of saw is the best for most all-around DIY projects?
    2. Best track saw?
    3. What's the best 10" miter saw for dust collection that's reasonable in cost?
    #1
    saw
    What type of saw is the best for most all-around DIY projects? · Best track saw? · What's the best 10" miter saw for dust collection that's reasonable in cost?
    3
  • router
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Just got my first router. I want to dado 3/4” channels in 3/4” plywood for shelves and whatnot. Please help me figure out the best kind of bit for this.
    2. Can anyone recommend an small inexpensive router to use short-term with soft woods?
    #2
    router
    Just got my first router. I want to dado 3/4” channels in 3/4” plywood for shelves and whatnot. Please help me figure out the best kind of bit for this. · Can anyone recommend an small inexpensive router to use short-term with soft woods?
    2
  • dowel jig
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Best jig for dowels
    2. recommend a dowel jig under 50
    #3
    dowel jig
    Best jig for dowels · recommend a dowel jig under 50
    2
  • tweezer
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Tweezer recs? I know we all are getting splinters. What the best tweezer?
    2. Tweezer recs? I know we all are getting splinters. What the best tweezer?
    #4
    tweezer
    Tweezer recs? I know we all are getting splinters. What the best tweezer? · Tweezer recs? I know we all are getting splinters. What the best tweezer?
    2
  • stain
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Best stain for red pine decorative ceiling
    2. Please help with stain recs!!
    #5
    stain
    Best stain for red pine decorative ceiling · Please help with stain recs!!
    2
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/BeginnerWoodWorking for?
Best for Artists enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/BeginnerWoodWorking free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/BeginnerWoodWorking have?
Roughly 776K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/BeginnerWoodWorking on?
r/BeginnerWoodWorking runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/BeginnerWoodWorking cover?
On the Hive Index, r/BeginnerWoodWorking is organized under Artists.
How do I join r/BeginnerWoodWorking?
You can join r/BeginnerWoodWorking by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Art communities like?
A broad collection of communities for artists of all kinds, from traditional painters to digital illustrators. Discord servers make up a big portion, with communities for sharing work, getting critiques, finding commission clients, and collaborating with other creatives. Covers a wide range of styles and media.
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