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 772K 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 79K 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
772K Members

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +79K members
Growth: +11.5% / 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: 56K members

Past year (monthly)

  • 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: 9K members
  • Jul: 7K members
  • Aug: 6K members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    20 posts in the past month
    1. Not happy with how this is turning out. Any advice is appreciated.
    2. HELP: Restoring Church Pew for Outside
    3. Need second opinions on how to make this piece
    #1
    Advice Requests
    Not happy with how this is turning out. Any advice is appreciated. · HELP: Restoring Church Pew for Outside · Need second opinions on how to make this piece
    20
  • Solution Requests
    9 posts in the past month
    1. Orbital Sander Question
    2. Dewalt DWE6423 Random Orbital Sander Problem
    3. how can i seal a wood and laminate table for an outdoor school?
    #2
    Solution Requests
    Orbital Sander Question · Dewalt DWE6423 Random Orbital Sander Problem · how can i seal a wood and laminate table for an outdoor school?
    9
  • Pain & Anger
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Warping woes…
    2. Did I completely ruin my project
    3. dewalt dw735 - tripping
    #3
    Pain & Anger
    Warping woes… · Did I completely ruin my project · dewalt dw735 - tripping
    3
  • Ideas
    1 post in the past month
    1. Practical ideas for customizing a charcuterie board as a birthday gift for a friend?
    #4
    Ideas
    Practical ideas for customizing a charcuterie board as a birthday gift for a friend?
    1

Topics

  • Hard Time
    17 posts in the past month
    #1
    Hard Time
    17
  • 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 ⁉️
    74 posts in the past month
    1. Is it safe to use a table saw like this? Basically standing behind the fence and pulling the larger half against the fence while feeding through
    2. Warping woes…
    3. Shop partner keeps bringing home wood like this. Safe to store inside the shop?
    #1
    Discussion/Question ⁉️
    Is it safe to use a table saw like this? Basically standing behind the fence and pulling the larger half against the fence while feeding through · Warping woes… · Shop partner keeps bringing home wood like this. Safe to store inside the shop?
    74
  • Finished Project
    38 posts in the past month
    1. He’s ready for the 9-to-5 grind. Complete with a tiny briefcase and a watch.
    2. Chest of Drawers (Walnut & Curly Maple)
    3. Using scrap wood to make hanging plant baskets
    #2
    Finished Project
    He’s ready for the 9-to-5 grind. Complete with a tiny briefcase and a watch. · Chest of Drawers (Walnut & Curly Maple) · Using scrap wood to make hanging plant baskets
    38
  • Equipment
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Dewalt DWE6423 Random Orbital Sander Problem
    2. Just picked this up for $100. Super stoked!
    3. Is This a Good Deal for an Older Jointer?
    #3
    Equipment
    Dewalt DWE6423 Random Orbital Sander Problem · Just picked this up for $100. Super stoked! · Is This a Good Deal for an Older Jointer?
    3
  • BWW Build Challenge
    1 post in the past month
    1. Did I completely ruin my project
    #4
    BWW Build Challenge
    Did I completely ruin my project
    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 772K 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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