NSW Sassafras – Sawn – 25×100×600
SKU: BRT-565832$ 15.00
- NSW Sassafras (Doryphora sassafras) from the rainforest gullies of coastal New South Wales and southern Queensland. The camphor-scented rainforest cousin to Tasmanian Sassafras (Atherosperma moschatum), a different species, same aromatic character, cut from slower-growing coastal gully trees. Warm golden-brown heartwood, tight fine grain, and a distinct spicy camphor scent that persists for years after finishing. Milled to short panel and box-making proportions. The slow growth of the shaded gully environment leaves even, predictable timber that takes carving detail with quiet precision. Why NSW Sassafras Australian woodworkers who know Tasmanian Sassafras (the blackheart species common in AU furniture, turning, and fine box work) will find NSW Sassafras familiar in character. Both carry the aromatic camphor note that makes them distinctive in the workshop. NSW Sassafras is darker in the heartwood, the gully growth giving a slightly denser, finer-grained result than the open-forest Tas Sassy most turners know. For box lids, carved relief panels, and small cabinet components where the scent adds to the value of the finished piece, this stock is hard to match from Australian supply. Working Properties Hardness: Medium. Firm under the hand without being hard work. Holds crisp edges for moulded and carved detail. Grain: Tight, fine, mostly straight. Carves cleanly with V-tools and gouges. Machining: Machines and carves cleanly with sharp tooling. The camphor scent is strongest at the saw and fades through finishing without disappearing. Surface: Supplied rough-sawn. Dress one face true before laying out box joinery. Finishing: Rustins Danish oil brings the warm tones forward with two light coats. U-Beaut EEE-Ultra Shine over the top for a soft satin. Shipping & Pickup Ships Australia-wide via Australia Post or Aramex. Pickup from our Mulgrave NSW location Mon–Fri 9am–4pm, Sat 9am–12pm. Call (02) 4577 5277 or email [email protected]. Limited Stock, Once It’s Gone Sassafras from rainforest gullies grows slowly and mills selectively. These are short pieces that won’t see a second run. Fixed quantity, no reorders. Listed under From the Stacks. When it’s through, the listing closes with it. Kiln dried and ready to work All of our timber is kiln dried to Australian standards, so it arrives stable and ready to be worked. Because timber is a natural product, not all stock is ready to send immediately. Occasionally we need to mill your timber to the size you’ve specified before dispatch.
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