Black Sassafras - Easy or hard to work with?

[Robot]

hi guys, i'm newbie in the world of wood working and just found out that some timbers are harder to work with than others when I went to flatten a rough sawn spotted gum piece with a hand plane.

I'd like to work with Black Sassafras at some stage also because I reckon it looks great.

So my question, is Black Sassafras as difficult to work with as Spotted Gum?

Cheers
Robot

[Scott]

You shouldn't have any problem with Blackheart, lovely timber to work with (one of my favourites to turn). And it's very much softer than spotted.

[tassietimbers]

Hi Robot
I have a fair bit of high grade sassy if you're intersested. Just PM me.
Cheers
James

[Rattrap]

Sassy is very easy to work with but always keep in mind that it loves to move. Even kiln dried sassy will move. When milling it to size i always try to mill it oversize then leave it for a couple of days & sure enough it will have moved some. But its really kind on tools & a joy to work with. Enjoy!