Sassafras Lumber
Sassafras is moderately heavy (311bs./cuit.), moderately hard, moderately weak in bending and endwise compression, quite high in shock resistance, and quite durable when exposed to conditions conducive to decay.
Pricing/Availability
Currently out of stock
Range
The range of sassafras covers most of the eastern half of the United States from southeastern Iowa and eastern Texas eastward.
Description
The wood of sassafras is easily confused with black ash, with resemblance in color, grain, and texture. The sapwood is light yellow and the heartwood varies from dull grayish-brown to dark brown, sometimes with a reddish tinge. The wood has a distinct odor on freshly cut surfaces.
Uses
It was highly prized by the Indians for dugout canoes, and some sassafras lumber is now used for small boats. It is also used in limited quantities as paneling and general millwork.
Name
SASSAFRAS (Sassafras albidum)
Type
Hard Wood
Machining
Excellent
Resistance To Splitting
Good
Gluing
Good
Kiln Dried
Yes
