lumber uses?
i use a lot of different lumbers in various projects. recently i acquired (was given) nearly 1k bf of sassafrass lumber and some cants. what are the working characteristics of sassafrass? i have cut some blanks to try stains and finishes. the blanks seem to take the finishes i have tried well. sands well, goes throught the plainer well. it does not seem to be a long fibered wood. what are its load carrying capabilities?
it is a pungent wood. does it have the same or simmilar effect on bugs/moths as aeromatic red cedar? also aquired some yew turning blanks. need the same information for yew too. thanks
ty papercut for the ndepth answer.
would like some first hand in formation from someone that has used this lumber. things to watch out for tricks to get what you want out of it etc etc.
tyty
Sassafras Alternative Name 1
Cinnamon wood
Sassafras Amount of Figure
Intermediate
Sassafras Amount of Natural Luster
Medium
Sassafras Availability of Wood
Adequate
Sassafras Available As Lumber
Yes
Sassafras Available as Veneer
Yes
Sassafras Available only in small sizes
Yes
Sassafras Bending Strength
Moderate
Sassafras Blunting of Tool Blades
Moderate
Sassafras Botanical Name
Sassafras officinale
Sassafras Carving
Average to somewhat difficult to carve
Sassafras Clear Finish or Varnish
Insufficient Data Available
Sassafras Color of Wood
Medium Brown
Sassafras Contrast between growth rings
Insufficient Data Available
Sassafras Crushing Strength
Low
Sassafras Decorative Figure
No
Sassafras Density
High
Sassafras Drilling
Insufficient Data Available
Sassafras Fill before Finishing
Insufficient Data Available
Sassafras Gluing
Very good
Sassafras Grain
Straight
Sassafras Growth Ring Pattern Plainsawn
Noticeable or Distinct growth ring
Sassafras Growth Ring Pattern Quartersawn
Noticeable or distinct growth ring stripe, ribbon or flake pattern
Sassafras Hand Tooling
Average
Sassafras Hardness
Soft, easy to dent
Sassafras Hardwood or Softwood
Hardwood
Sassafras Harmful Properties
Non Toxic
Sassafras Interlocked Grain
No
Sassafras Kiln-dried Shrinkage
Low
Sassafras Machine Tools
Average
Sassafras Mortising
Insufficient Data Available
Sassafras Movement after drying
Low
Sassafras Nail Holding
Good- Nails are fairly difficult to pull out
Sassafras Nailing
Fair – may require pre-drilled pilot hole especially near ends
Sassafras Natural Durability
Durable
Sassafras Number of Knots
Insufficient Data Available
Sassafras Painting
Insufficient Data Available
Sassafras Planing
Average
Sassafras Polishing
Fair
Sassafras Pounds per cubic foot maximum
44
Sassafras Pounds per cubic foot minimum
44
Sassafras Reacts with Iron Fasteners or Hardware
No
Sassafras Sanding
Insufficient Data Available
Sassafras Sawing
Moderate cutting resistance
Sassafras Screw Holding
Good – Fairly difficult to remove screws
Sassafras Screwing
Fair – May require pre-drilled pilot holes especially near ends
Sassafras Shaping
Good
Sassafras Size of Knots
Insufficient Data Available
Sassafras Size of Pores
Insufficient Data Available
Sassafras Specific Gravity
High
Sassafras Specific Gravity maximum
.53
Sassafras Specific Gravity minimum
.53
Sassafras Staining
Good
Sassafras Steam Bending
Satisfactory
Sassafras Stiffness
Low
Sassafras Surface Preparation for Finishing
No
Sassafras Texture of the Wood
Fine
Sassafras Toughness
Moderate
Sassafras Turning
Fair to Average
Sassafras Weight
Heavy
Sassafras Wood Defects
Check (or split)
Sassafras Work Notes
Requires sharp tools
Sassafras Use for Boxes, Crates or Pallets
no
Sassafras Use for Carving
no
Sassafras Use for Cooperage
no
Sassafras Use for Decorative Veneer
YES
Sassafras Use for Flooring
no
Sassafras Use for Furniture
no
Sassafras Use for Handles
no
Sassafras Use for Heavy Construction
no
Sassafras Use for Inlay
no
Sassafras Use for Interior Finish
no
Sassafras Use for Light Construction
no
Sassafras Use for Marine Applications
YES
Sassafras Use for Marquetry
no
Sassafras Use for Millwork
YES
Sassafras Use for Models and Patterns
no
Sassafras Use for Musical Instruments
no
Sassafras Use for Novelties
no
Sassafras Use for Secondary Furniture Components
no
Sassafras Use for Shingles
no
Sassafras Use for Sports Equipment
no
Sassafras Use for Turnery
no
Sassafras Use for Woodenware
no
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