r/maker is a subreddit with 73k members. The community frequently discusses diy, electronics, 3d printing, wood, and made, and they frequently recommend/review laser cutter, glue, and vacuum, and the most common flair used is showcase, video, multi-discipline project, help, and community.
Welcome to r/maker! This sub is dedicated to any and all forms of making. Please share your work and help us grow the global maker community. We support the broadest definition of making, that is; using your perspective to create something that didn't exist before.
Popular Topics in r/maker
#1
Diy
62 posts
#2
Electronics
13 posts
#3
3d Printing
13 posts
#4
Wood
9 posts
#5
Made
9 posts
#6
Opensauce
9 posts
#7
Makerspace
8 posts
#8
Maker
8 posts
#9
Tickets
8 posts
#10
Tools
7 posts
Products Discussed in r/maker
Laser Cutter
11 reviews
#1
Falcon
3.8★ from 4 reviews
#2
XTool
4.0★ from 2 reviews
#3
Atomstack
4.0★ from 1 review
Glue
7 reviews
#1
E6000
4.5★ from 2 reviews
#2
Super Glue
5.0★ from 2 reviews
#3
Headliner Adhesive
5.0★ from 1 review
Vacuum
2 reviews
#1
Ridgid
4.0★ from 1 review
#2
Dewalt
5.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/maker
#1
Showcase
: "After years of designing, prototyping and rebuilding, I finally finished my full-size mechanical riding horse."
81 posts
#2
Video
: "I made a 'Strandbeest'"
27 posts
#3
Multi-Discipline Project
: "Omnihub"
26 posts
#4
Help
: "I need guidance on building a prank that'll out live me."
22 posts
#5
Community
: "I carved a famous “Dirty Cat” from China out of a single piece of wood"
17 posts
#6
Image
: "I carved a spoon."
14 posts
#7
Inquiry
: "Makerspaces"
9 posts
#8
Tutorial
: "I made a 2 story Miniature house out of Cardboard. Is it 100% nice?"
3 posts
#9
Blog
: "i recently did a small making project using children felt craft kits, and it ended up being more interesting than i expected"
1 post
Member Growth in r/maker
Yearly
+25k members(51.7%)
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Last updated: July 25, 2026