Sassafras: Premium, lightweight, beautifully workable | Ideal for joinery, interiors and fine furniture
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Overview
Description
Specifications
Last Updated on 05 Nov 2026
- Grain: Straight, even and smooth
- Colour: White sapwood with pale to black heartwood (blackheart variation)
- Density (seasoned): ~590 kg/m³
- Movement: 0.18% radial / 0.34% tangential per 1% moisture content change
- Hardness (Janka): 3.4 kN seasoned
- Workability: Excellent for turning + bending. Pre-drilling recommended.
- Durability: Suitable for interior use
