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 759K 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 76K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Wood, Hard Time, and Looking For. Common discussion themes are Advice Requests and Solution Requests. Product recommendations often mention saw, router, and dowel jig.

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Established 2016
759K Members

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Yearly: +76K members
Growth: +11.1% / 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: 43K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Jul: 5K members
  • Aug: 5K members
  • Sep: 5K members
  • 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: 8K members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    15 posts in the past month
    1. I’m wondering if this project would be too advanced for me as someone just getting started
    2. How do I do this
    3. I’m only putting together a flip tool cart but how would I square these 4x4s next time?
    #1
    Advice Requests
    I’m wondering if this project would be too advanced for me as someone just getting started · How do I do this · I’m only putting together a flip tool cart but how would I square these 4x4s next time?
    15
  • Solution Requests
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Not enough quill travel? Or user error?
    2. How to move plywood alone (dose nyc bus allow plywood)
    #2
    Solution Requests
    Not enough quill travel? Or user error? · How to move plywood alone (dose nyc bus allow plywood)
    2
  • Ideas
    1 post in the past month
    1. I’d love to hear your thoughts on this CNC-cut pet food stand. It’s a snap-together system—no screws or glue required. I cut the pieces and assembled them. The design is my own.
    #3
    Ideas
    I’d love to hear your thoughts on this CNC-cut pet food stand. It’s a snap-together system—no screws or glue required. I cut the pieces and assembled them. The design is my own.
    1

Topics

  • Wood
    28 posts in the past month
    #1
    Wood
    28
  • Hard Time
    25 posts in the past month
    #2
    Hard Time
    25
  • Looking For
    20 posts in the past month
    #3
    Looking For
    20
  • Struggling
    16 posts in the past month
    #4
    Struggling
    16
  • Finish
    9 posts in the past month
    1. Wine rack with matte finish
    #5
    Finish
    Wine rack with matte finish
    9

Flair

  • Finished Project
    69 posts in the past month
    1. Viking Shield
    2. My little free library
    3. Coffee Table I made for my apprenticeship
    #1
    Finished Project
    Viking Shield · My little free library · Coffee Table I made for my apprenticeship
    69
  • Discussion/Question ⁉️
    32 posts in the past month
    1. I’m wondering if this project would be too advanced for me as someone just getting started
    2. How is this kind of texturing done? I can’t imagine it’s with a dremel
    3. Best way to secure leg joints
    #2
    Discussion/Question ⁉️
    I’m wondering if this project would be too advanced for me as someone just getting started · How is this kind of texturing done? I can’t imagine it’s with a dremel · Best way to secure leg joints
    32
  • Equipment
    6 posts in the past month
    1. Anyone have this bench from Harbor Freight?
    2. Just picked up this dovetail jig. Now I have to figure out how to use it
    3. New Setup for Ripping Long Boards
    #3
    Equipment
    Anyone have this bench from Harbor Freight? · Just picked up this dovetail jig. Now I have to figure out how to use it · New Setup for Ripping Long Boards
    6

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 759K 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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