Sassafras

Trade Name :
Sassafras, Golden Elm, Smelling Stick

Origin :
North America

Uses :
Preferred for exterior purposes such as for building boats, ships, bridges and docks as well as for cabinets and also used in joineries, carpenter shops and turneries. The wood is primarily of local significance in the USA. It has never established itself in Europe.

Properties :
The color is light grey-brown to silver-brown. The wood produces a strong fenchel odor and as a result is not subject to insect attack.

Jointing :
Glue joints hold well. Screw and nail joints can be made without any difficulty but holes should be pre-drilled.