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

Lumber uses?
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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