Big score today, 2 dump truck loads to me, and 1 to my buddy. It’s mostly oak, but there’s some delicious smelling sassafras mixed in. I’ve never burned it (or cut it), does anyone have some input? Ok for a small Jotul? PS the new 545MK2 kicked some serious azz, but the 620p with her new Tsumura bar came out when it was time for falling.
Nice logpile. Sassafras is decent shoulder wood. Splits are light, for their size, when seasoned. The root beer scent is awesome when processing. Stack it separate from the oak. Sass will be ready 12-18mos,
Sassy is great shoulder season wood. Wood is soft and splits easily and as you already know smells great. One of my favorites. Spits a lot while burning. Also very rot resistant. Farmers used them for fence posts. Nice score acknative25
Sassafras around here has very deeply furrowed bark. If you have some, when it dries, it is super light. So light, it reminds me of balsa wood, lol. It lights easily, burns a good flame. Splits incredibly easy. Very cool wood. Most around here are small. I found one that was about 16 to 18 inch dbh.
I happened upon this one roadside last year. Biggest ive ever seen. Couldnt find property owner so never got any of it.
I have never burnt any of it, yet, but I have one face cord or better, I cut last fall. It came from a couple of small trees, that were blocking my shooting lane, on my deer stand. I will burn it this coming fall. I understand it makes good shoulder wood. It splits easier then probably anything I ever processed.
Sass needs to needs to be good and dry to burn. The oils in the wood will cause it to pop and spark when burnt. I never sell it for that reason. I have burnt a few sticks myself.
I love me some Sass!! It is my go to for lighting a fire, it goes on right after the red cedar shingle splits.
I’ve heard old timers say it was a favorite for wood cook stoves. Super easy to split down to small sizes to control the heat. Great kindling and shoulder season wood.
