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Suggestions for sawing Sassafras

Started by the_woodsman, September 29, 2020, 10:41:32 PM

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the_woodsman

September 29, 2020, 10:41:32 PM
We got our hands on our first Sassafras logs.  We've never sawed sassafras before and I'm curious if anyone has suggestions or thoughts on the best way to mill the logs?
Thanks!

YellowHammer

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September 29, 2020, 11:00:21 PM
Sassafras cuts like butter.  It's one of my favorite species to mill.  Watch out for any black heart defects, and keep the edges balanced to prevent crook.  The smell will stay in your nose for a day or two, but since it smells like root beer, it isn't bad.
YellowHammerisms:

Take steps to save steps.

If it won't roll, its not a log; it's still a tree.  Sawmills cut logs, not trees.

Kiln drying wood: When the cookies are burned, they're burned, and you can't fix them.

Sawing is fun for the first couple million boards.

Be smarter than the sawdust

Don P

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September 29, 2020, 11:05:41 PM
Since it has no visible rays I prefer it plainsawn.

tmbrcruiser

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September 30, 2020, 06:21:48 AM
I get to saw quite a bit of sassafras and make v-groove or ship lap paneling. The grain matches well with reclaimed chestnut. 
Once you get sap in your veins, you will always have sawdust in your pockets.

esteadle

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October 01, 2020, 02:55:00 PM
I cut sassafrass 4/4 + 1/8" over to maximize yield of it's beautiful color and pretty grain. 
It's a good exterior wood as well, having a bit of rot resistance, but add a finish to protect the woods beauty. 
But if it's pretty, it really ought to be used inside.




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