I find it puzzling that the hatchet has largely fallen out of use in furniture maker’s workshops. Period accounts describe its use instead of sawing narrow rip cuts (as an example, see the Nicholson entry in the 2nd picture – this is from @1snugthejoiner’
[Today’s guests]
Welcome to #trainhostelhokutosei from all over the world! We enjoy talking with them and taking photos:) The guy who is from #Sweden have traveled more than 20 countries and show us many beautiful pictures! Tokyo is getting warm nowadays!