r/Tools is a subreddit with 1.0M members. The most common kinds of discussions are solution requests and advice requests, and the community frequently discusses annoying, struggling, tired, looking for, and worst, and they frequently recommend/review tape measure, drill bits, and tool brand.
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.
Popular Themes in r/Tools
#1
Solution Requests
: "grippy gloves that won't peel off from repeated contact with duct tape?"
10 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "Can anyone ID this Sjöbergs workbench?"
5 posts
#3
Ideas
: "What tool do you wish existed for community management?"
2 posts
#4
Pain & Anger
: "Home depot lock nuts locked way too hard"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/Tools
#1
Annoying
17 posts
#2
Struggling
17 posts
#3
Tired
12 posts
#4
Looking For
12 posts
#5
Worst
10 posts
#6
Tools
7 posts
#7
Hate
6 posts
#8
Hard Time
5 posts
#9
Frustrating
3 posts
#10
Tired Of
3 posts
Products Discussed in r/Tools
Tape Measure
390 reviews
#1
Stanley
4.5★ from 95 reviews
#2
Lufkin
4.4★ from 30 reviews
#3
Milwaukee
4.1★ from 29 reviews
Drill Bits
247 reviews
#1
Milwaukee
4.0★ from 38 reviews
#2
DeWalt
4.1★ from 31 reviews
#3
Bosch
4.0★ from 28 reviews
Tool Brand
226 reviews
#1
Ryobi
4.1★ from 56 reviews
#2
DeWalt
4.3★ from 28 reviews
#3
Milwaukee
4.7★ from 20 reviews
Member Growth in r/Tools
Yearly
+104k members(11.4%)
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Last updated: September 29, 2026