SASSAFRAS WOOD
Sassafras is a fragrant North American hardwood. With open grain, soft texture and light brown color, it is sometimes used as a Chestnut substitute.
- Excellent bending properties
- Chestnut substitute
Characteristics of Sassafras
| Origin of Wood Type | USA |
| Botanical Name | Sassafras officinale |
| Specific Gravity | 0.45 |
| Avg. Weight Per BF | 2.40 lb/ bf |
| Color Range | Pale to Dark Brown – Creamy Brown |
| Rarity / Availability | Readily Available |
| Typical Avg. Width | 3″ to 12″ |
| Typical Avg. Length | 8′ to 12′ |
| Avg. Waste Factor | 0.3 |
| Wood Uses | Furniture, Boxes, Crates, Fencing, Boat Building and more |
| Lumber Grades | Common 1 & 2, FAS |
| Other Trade Names | Cinnamon Wood, Red Sassafras, Black Ash |
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