r/Tools↗
This sub is for tool enthusiasts worldwide to talk about tools, professionals and hobbyists alike. We welcome posts about "new tool day", estate sale/car boot sale finds, "what is this" tool, advice about the best tool for a job, homemade tools, 3D printed accessories, toolbox/shop tours. NSFW content will get you banned. Promotions and ads are not permitted on this sub. NO comments/posts related to politics. We welcome visitors/DIYers asking questions about which tools to use.
1M subscribers1,761 posts / mo in Sep 2026 (incl. <1% by known bots)1,422 authors / mosince 2009
r/Tools has 1M members (+11% over the last 12 months). It gets about 1,761 posts a month from 1,422 people. Top topics: Tool Day Highlights, Power Tools Comparison and Wrenches & Torque.
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How r/Tools has grown
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Topics and brands on r/Tools
Top topics
Share of the subreddit's posts
- Tool Day Highlights3.3%
- Power Tools Comparison3.0%
- Wrenches & Torque2.6%
- Ratchets & Wrenches2.5%
- Toolboxes & Tool Chests2.1%
Brands people mention
Most-mentioned brands and sites, last 12 months
- The Home Depot
- Lowe's
- eBay
- TEKTON Hand Tools
- McMaster-Carr
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