Sassafras
Scientific Name: Sassafras albidum
General Description
Sassafras heartwood is pale brown to orange brown, resembling ash or chestnut. The narrow sapwood is yellowish white. The wood has a coarse texture and is generally straight-grained. Well-known as an aromatic species.
Working Properties
Sassafras is easily worked and takes a finish well. It glues well and holds screws better than it nails, where pre-boring may be necessary to avoid splitting. It requires care in drying as it has a tendency to check with small movement in performance.
Physical Properties
Medium strength in all categories except stiffness which is low. Suitable for steam bending.
Specific Gravity: 0.46 (12% M.C.)
Average Weight: 497 kg/m3 (12% M.C.)
Average Volumetric Shrinkage: 8.2% (Green to 6% M.C.)
Modulus of Elasticity: 7722 MPa
Hardness: 2802 N
Availability
Lumber extremely limited.
Main Uses
Furniture, millwork and mouldings, windows, doors and door frames and kitchen cabinets.
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