Turning Sassafras question

[Terry Quiram]

I have some Sassafras given to me by a co-worker and am planning to turn some in the very near future. It is wet. How much movement can I expect in the drying process? Is Sassafras prone to cracking and splitting? Can I use the shavings or bark to make tea?

Thanks,
Terry

[Kevin Gerstenecker]

Terry, I found some information on the Net regarding Sassafras. I have not turned any, but I have but a few, and the wood is beautiful. Take a look at this information.........it is not very detailed, but it should lead you in the right direction. I will see if I can find anything else that may help you also. If nothing else, it should smell really nice in the shop while turning Sassafras! ;)

http://www.lehighvalleywoodturners.org/page49.html

Found this one too.......good info. here.
http://www.iswonline.com/wwp/wom/sassafras.shtml

[Terry Quiram]

Kevin

Thanks. Thats good info and it helps.

Terry