r/greenwoodworking
Hand work and items made from green wood - sloyd, treen, spooncarving, greenwood projects! Check the Wiki for helpful information to get…
How to think about r/greenwoodworking
This community focuses on the art of working with green wood, emphasizing traditional handcraft techniques such as sloyd, spoon carving, and various greenwood projects. Members share their experiences, techniques, and finished products, fostering a culture of craftsmanship and sustainability. The distinct aspect of this community is its commitment to hand tools and the use of freshly cut wood, which allows for unique creations and a deep connection to the material.
Confidence 4/5
Audience
Participants in this community are typically woodworking enthusiasts, ranging from hobbyists to skilled craftsmen, with a strong interest in sustainable practices. The demographic skews towards adults, often with a passion for DIY projects and traditional crafting methods. Members value creativity, craftsmanship, and the sharing of knowledge, creating a friendly and supportive atmosphere for both beginners and experienced woodworkers.
Posting culture
Content that thrives in this community includes detailed project showcases, tutorials, and discussions about techniques and tools specific to green woodworking. Members appreciate high-quality images and clear explanations. Posts that lack substance or are overly promotional tend to receive downvotes. The community encourages regular engagement, with members often sharing progress updates and seeking feedback on their work, fostering a collaborative environment.
Brand engagement notes
Brands looking to engage with this community should focus on providing value rather than overt promotion. Sharing educational content, such as tutorials or tips related to green woodworking, can resonate well. Collaborations with skilled craftsmen or sponsoring community challenges may also be effective. However, blatant advertising or irrelevant promotions are likely to be met with skepticism or hostility, so brands should prioritize authenticity and community involvement.
Top keywords
What r/greenwoodworking talks about
Weighted by how often each term appears in posts and comments, relative to baseline frequency. The largest words are the strongest signals of community focus.
External signals
Where the community looks
Top external domains linked from posts and comments — a quick read on the sources of truth this audience trusts.
Top contributors
Who shapes the conversation
The most active and most-upvoted posters and commenters in this community. Useful when planning outreach or studying a community's tastemakers.
Top posters
By post count
- u/LowEstablishment0
- u/abspoons
- u/Narrow-Substance4073
- u/nosuchhounds
- u/wicker_guitar
- u/[deleted]
- u/AlPezVerde
- u/BehindTheTreeline
- u/citationstillneeded
- u/Warchief1788
- u/Patas_Arriba
- u/VyWhittler
- u/TheNorsePrince
- u/adregan
- u/TrevorWalshMaker
- u/TDMcCormick
- u/huscarlaxe
- u/watchface5
- u/stitchbones
- u/reaper_boegh
- u/Dradiss
- u/WaylanderActual
- u/rabbitholerider
- u/Emotional_Trade_1438
- u/alexyerks
- u/Carving_arborist
- u/momcantguess69420
- u/OutlandishnessHour19
- u/IsleofVanCarver
- u/33andonethird
- u/elreyfalcon
- u/ohhungryshepherd
- u/mochyntatws
- u/tectop
- u/J_Kendrew
- u/JamieButlerKisten
- u/antigenjam
- u/dysetii
- u/perezosojacobo93
- u/goldenblacklocust
- u/lpauld3
- u/The_Downy_Hunter
- u/ashmakesthings
- u/brotherwarren
- u/lo_re
- u/zpoonies
- u/Travisw60
- u/probablynotnick42
- u/jchite84
- u/BerserkerGang2019
- u/Jordanmcneish
- u/im-got-no-insides
- u/lobopeludo
- u/Legal-Beach-5838
- u/RedSlipperyClippers
- u/neach-ealain
- u/SBWoodware
- u/a1blank
- u/lollydaggle
- u/GEL5209
- u/anotherbarry
- u/TipperGore-69
- u/notme690p
- u/potatopopcorns
- u/Applesummer
- u/didgeboy
- u/jonkerwalker
- u/whywontyousleep
- u/Alert-Appearance-362
- u/BonquiquiShiquavius
- u/Loud_Ad_8271
- u/estaswick
- u/StressedErika
- u/ToolemeraPress
- u/yerpdurperp
- u/Apprehensive_Prune_1
- u/DistributionSalt5417
- u/EthicalAxe
By votes
- u/abspoons
- u/wicker_guitar
- u/BehindTheTreeline
- u/citationstillneeded
- u/TheNorsePrince
- u/Warchief1788
- u/TrevorWalshMaker
- u/Narrow-Substance4073
- u/alexyerks
- u/huscarlaxe
- u/TDMcCormick
- u/Carving_arborist
- u/[deleted]
- u/adregan
- u/momcantguess69420
- u/LowEstablishment0
- u/nosuchhounds
- u/watchface5
- u/OutlandishnessHour19
- u/IsleofVanCarver
- u/Patas_Arriba
- u/stitchbones
- u/reaper_boegh
- u/AlPezVerde
- u/33andonethird
- u/elreyfalcon
- u/VyWhittler
- u/WaylanderActual
- u/ohhungryshepherd
- u/Dradiss
- u/mochyntatws
- u/tectop
- u/J_Kendrew
- u/JamieButlerKisten
- u/perezosojacobo93
- u/antigenjam
- u/dysetii
- u/goldenblacklocust
- u/The_Downy_Hunter
- u/ashmakesthings
- u/lpauld3
- u/brotherwarren
- u/lo_re
- u/Travisw60
- u/zpoonies
- u/probablynotnick42
- u/jchite84
- u/Jordanmcneish
- u/im-got-no-insides
- u/rabbitholerider
- u/BerserkerGang2019
- u/Legal-Beach-5838
- u/lobopeludo
- u/SBWoodware
- u/neach-ealain
- u/Emotional_Trade_1438
- u/RedSlipperyClippers
- u/a1blank
- u/lollydaggle
- u/anotherbarry
- u/GEL5209
- u/TipperGore-69
- u/potatopopcorns
- u/Applesummer
- u/notme690p
- u/didgeboy
- u/jonkerwalker
- u/whywontyousleep
- u/Alert-Appearance-362
- u/BonquiquiShiquavius
- u/estaswick
- u/Loud_Ad_8271
- u/StressedErika
- u/ToolemeraPress
- u/yerpdurperp
- u/Apprehensive_Prune_1
- u/DistributionSalt5417
- u/EthicalAxe
Top commenters
By comment count
- u/SpankThatArtichoke
- u/abspoons
- u/ForageAndHew
- u/citationstillneeded
- u/Narrow-Substance4073
- u/[deleted]
- u/Icy_Character_1989
- u/BehindTheTreeline
- u/pvanrens
- u/VyWhittler
- u/Fine_Pomegranate_685
- u/elreyfalcon
- u/uppewady
- u/WaylanderActual
- u/Dradiss
- u/Alarmed_Albatross_53
- u/TDMcCormick
- u/Optimal_Razzmatazz_2
- u/GEL5209
- u/ohhungryshepherd
- u/SoupViking
- u/JamieButlerKisten
- u/goldenblacklocust
- u/TheNorsePrince
- u/kcin5
- u/sweetnothingzzzzz
- u/bearded_drummer
- u/lo_re
- u/Lower-Permission4850
- u/appleboybeer
- u/EinoPalturi
- u/GoGoCrumbly
- u/Character-Education3
- u/dragonbeard91
- u/AeonCatalyst
- u/LegoMan1234512345
- u/dreaming_geometry
- u/Prestigious-Sea-7201
- u/archaeogoon
- u/billyspuds
- u/TheGingerBeardMan-_-
- u/Ur1_in_a_melon
- u/Timid-Turnip
- u/LaVidaYokel
- u/cagrimm3tt
- u/ch1l
- u/ondulation
- u/awflyfish22
- u/Bearisland124
- u/Kind-Taste-1654
- u/austinslide
- u/A_Metallurgist
- u/longtotebag
- u/bjarne_81
- u/momcantguess69420
- u/GrinninPossum
- u/CowdogHenk
- u/scienceandwonder
- u/mslindqu
- u/Kate5302006
- u/abc123rgb
- u/Punisha92
- u/jeffyjeff187
- u/Upset_Effective9913
- u/SiDucks
- u/RedditUser6328
- u/Feeling_Jicama7110
- u/Localinmyowncity
- u/TipperGore-69
- u/BlueBearOwl
- u/ironwheatiez
- u/hightide707
- u/mariannecoffeecan
- u/Shlankster
- u/VictorSirk
- u/wunderlust777
- u/33andonethird
- u/ZeroFries
- u/Stellar_Griffon
- u/Unhappy-Pace-2393
- u/AfterEffectserror
- u/iandcorey
- u/mdburn_em
- u/madacin
- u/jkemp5891
- u/AdamRAshworth
- u/9lbBTwin
- u/Peakky27
- u/potatopopcorns
- u/gravy_baron
- u/alohadave
- u/JehuThemadman
- u/notme690p
- u/brotherwarren
- u/vgSelph
- u/Cavtev_V2
- u/turnipseed
- u/Early_Grass_19
- u/Fatherof-6boys
- u/Separate_Ability_563
By votes
- u/SpankThatArtichoke
- u/citationstillneeded
- u/abspoons
- u/Icy_Character_1989
- u/ForageAndHew
- u/Narrow-Substance4073
- u/[deleted]
- u/iandcorey
- u/AdamRAshworth
- u/BehindTheTreeline
- u/9lbBTwin
- u/Alarmed_Albatross_53
- u/elreyfalcon
- u/notme690p
- u/vgSelph
- u/turnipseed
- u/Pythias1
- u/pvanrens
- u/Fine_Pomegranate_685
- u/ondulation
- u/mslindqu
- u/Cavtev_V2
- u/HikeyBoi
- u/awflyfish22
- u/GEL5209
- u/SoupViking
- u/sweetnothingzzzzz
- u/bearded_drummer
- u/uppewady
- u/WaylanderActual
- u/dragonbeard91
- u/Dradiss
- u/Prestigious-Sea-7201
- u/bjarne_81
- u/Optimal_Razzmatazz_2
- u/Kate5302006
- u/ohhungryshepherd
- u/BlueBearOwl
- u/Shlankster
- u/Stellar_Griffon
- u/mdburn_em
- u/madacin
- u/Peakky27
- u/JamieButlerKisten
- u/boxelder1230
- u/goldenblacklocust
- u/TheNorsePrince
- u/kcin5
- u/lo_re
- u/Lower-Permission4850
- u/appleboybeer
- u/GoGoCrumbly
- u/Character-Education3
- u/LegoMan1234512345
- u/dreaming_geometry
- u/archaeogoon
- u/VyWhittler
- u/Timid-Turnip
- u/LaVidaYokel
- u/cagrimm3tt
- u/ch1l
- u/Bearisland124
- u/Kind-Taste-1654
- u/longtotebag
- u/TDMcCormick
- u/momcantguess69420
- u/scienceandwonder
- u/abc123rgb
- u/Punisha92
- u/jeffyjeff187
- u/Upset_Effective9913
- u/RedditUser6328
- u/Feeling_Jicama7110
- u/Localinmyowncity
- u/TipperGore-69
- u/ironwheatiez
- u/VictorSirk
- u/wunderlust777
- u/AfterEffectserror
- u/potatopopcorns
- u/gravy_baron
- u/brotherwarren
- u/Early_Grass_19
- u/ToolemeraPress
- u/LeadFree_Mama
- u/seldomsuspicious
- u/littlebittypigeon
- u/EinoPalturi
- u/AeonCatalyst
- u/billyspuds
- u/TheGingerBeardMan-_-
- u/Ur1_in_a_melon
- u/austinslide
- u/A_Metallurgist
- u/GrinninPossum
- u/CowdogHenk
- u/SiDucks
- u/hightide707
- u/mariannecoffeecan
- u/33andonethird
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FAQ
r/greenwoodworking — frequently asked questions
Quick facts about this subreddit's size, history, focus, and related communities.
How many subscribers does r/greenwoodworking have?
r/greenwoodworking has approximately 10,856 subscribers as of May 27, 2026.
When was r/greenwoodworking created?
r/greenwoodworking was created on June 1, 2018 (8 years ago).
What is r/greenwoodworking about?
This community focuses on the art of working with green wood, emphasizing traditional handcraft techniques such as sloyd, spoon carving, and various greenwood projects. Members share their experiences, techniques, and finished products, fostering a culture of craftsmanship and sustainability. The distinct aspect of this community is its commitment to hand tools and the use o…
What subreddits are similar to r/greenwoodworking?
Communities similar to r/greenwoodworking include r/handtools, r/carving, r/woodcarving.
Who are the most active posters on r/greenwoodworking?
The most frequent posters on r/greenwoodworking include u/LowEstablishment0, u/abspoons, u/Narrow-Substance4073.
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