r/WoodworkConfessions
28k members
r/WoodworkConfessions is a subreddit with 28k members. The most common kinds of discussions are pain & anger and ideas, and the community frequently discusses woodworking, mistakes, diy, guide, and workbench.
Bit off a little more than you could chew? This is a place to vent when your r/Woodworking project didn't turn out as planned.
Popular Themes in r/WoodworkConfessions
#1
Pain & Anger
: "Four years later, and I have a more expensive dresser that works a little worse than a store bought one "
11 posts
#2
Ideas
: "Wife wanted a paper tray for her desk."
5 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "Floor install turned into wood rot… HALP!"
3 posts
#4
Advice Requests
: "Help me fix it."
3 posts
#5
Money Talk
: "Bedside tables at the store for $200 but I made mine at home for $300. Bargain"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/WoodworkConfessions
#1
Woodworking
: "Woodworking is my passion"
75 posts
#2
Mistakes
: "Ever had two Mistakes cancel each other out?"
31 posts
#3
Diy
: "My First Hand-Cut Dovetail"
27 posts
#4
Guide
17 posts
#5
Workbench
: "My construction lumber Workbench I said I would make a year ago is really coming together."
15 posts
#6
Step By Step
15 posts
#7
Woodworking Mistakes
11 posts
#8
Projects
: "Four years later, and I have a more expensive dresser that works a little worse than a store bought one "
11 posts
#9
Woodworking Lessons
10 posts
#10
Woodworking Tips
10 posts
Member Growth in r/WoodworkConfessions
Yearly
+2k members(5.9%)
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Last updated: July 30, 2026