NSW Sassafras – Sawn – 25×100×600

NSW Sassafras sawn board, camphor-scented rainforest hardwood from coastal gully timber. Fine-grained and aromatic, suited to box lids, carved panels, and small cabinet work. Ships Australia-wide while stocks last.

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 sales@trendtimbers.com.au.

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.