r/Woodcarving
330k members
r/Woodcarving is a subreddit with 330k members. The community frequently discusses carving, wood, wood carving, first, and woodcarving, and they frequently recommend/review rotary tool, knife, and wood, and the most common flair used is carving [finished], question / advice, carving [first timer], carving [work in progress], and carving [not mine].
For all things woodcarving. From whittling to sculptures, chip carvings to reliefs. Knives, chisels or power tools: all styles and skill levels are welcome. Let’s share and learn stuff!
Popular Topics in r/Woodcarving
#1
Carving
287 posts
#2
Wood
170 posts
#3
Wood Carving
69 posts
#4
First
66 posts
#5
Woodcarving
31 posts
#6
Wooden
25 posts
#7
Struggling
20 posts
#8
Tools
18 posts
#9
Knife
18 posts
#10
Made
18 posts
Products Discussed in r/Woodcarving
Rotary Tool
17 reviews
#1
Dremel
4.0★ from 9 reviews
#2
Foredom
4.3★ from 3 reviews
#3
Rotary Tool
4.0★ from 1 review
Knife
10 reviews
#1
Morakniv
5.0★ from 2 reviews
#2
Buck
4.5★ from 2 reviews
#3
Mora
4.0★ from 2 reviews
Wood
6 reviews
#1
Basswood
4.0★ from 2 reviews
#2
Cherry
5.0★ from 1 review
#3
Bell Forest
5.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/Woodcarving
#1
Carving [Finished]
: "Gary Oldman. Carved bust. My first work in this direction."
46 posts
#2
Question / Advice
: "Good set?"
18 posts
#3
Carving [First Timer]
: "Tried carving a face"
13 posts
#4
Carving [Work in Progress]
: "Hand Carved Frodo"
8 posts
#5
Carving [Not Mine]
: "I paid a visit to Southwell Minster today, with some incredible carvings on display, both wood and stone. Huge amount of inspiration here."
5 posts
#6
Tool Talk & Discussions
: "This just happened."
4 posts
#7
Monthly Carve-Along
: "Help: How far do you take a knife finish? Do you remove EVERY visible tool mark? Or am I overkilling it (no sanding)"
1 post
Member Growth in r/Woodcarving
Yearly
+25k members(8.0%)
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Last updated: September 20, 2026