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LASHINGS
Objectives
• To be able to correctly tie different type of lashings taught in this lesson
• To be able to apply these lashings where necessary
Scope• Introduction
• Round Lashing
• Square Lashing
• Shear Lashing
• Diagonal Lashing
• Practice
• Conclusion
TYPES OF LASHING
ROUND LASHING
• Round Lashing is used to tie two parallel poles together side by side.
Method of tying
Clove Hitch
Method of tying
Make rounds and tighten
Method of tying
End with Clove hitch
Practice!
SQUARE LASHING• Square Lashing is used
to tie two poles together at an angle of 90º. E.g. To construct a ladder, table or improvised raft.
• When done properly it will hold together even during the most vigorous of activities.
Method of tying
Clove Hitch
Method of tying
Twist the excess
end
Method of tying
Guide the rope inside of the 1st
spar
Method of tying
On the 2nd spar, guide the rope
outside
Method of tying
Repeat the inside-outside method for at
least 3 rounds
Method of tying
Repeat the steps for at least 3
rounds
Repeat the inside-outside method for at
least 3 rounds
Method of tying
Guide the rope horizontally -
Frapping
Method of tying
Pull as tight as possible, then make another round
Method of tying
Frap at least 3 rounds, thin rope requires at least 4-5
rounds
Method of tying
Frap at least 3 rounds, thin rope requires at least 4-5
rounds
Method of tying
Finish the frapping by tying a half hitch and tighten on the pole
above
Practice!
SHEAR LASHING
•The sheer lashing is to bring together three spars to form a tripod
Method of tying
Clove Hitch
Method of tying
Wrap both pole with simple lashing
Method of tying
Wrap both pole with simple lashing
Method of tying
Wrap the lashing with 2-3 tight frapping turns
Method of tyingEnd with tight clove hitch
Practice!
DIAGONAL LASHING
• The diagonal lashing is used to lash two spars together. Unlike the square lashing which works for right angle crossings, the diagonal lashing secures poles crossing each other at a variety of angles.
Method of tying
Method of tying
Method of tying
Timber Hitch
Method of tying
Timber Hitch
Method of tying
Wrap at least 3 rounds
Method of tying
Same goes to the other side
Method of tying
Follow
Method of tying
Follow and tighten
Method of tying
Follow and tighten
Method of tying
3-4 rounds and tighten
Method of tying
Method of tying
1 round on the top pole
Method of tying
End with Clove hitch and tighten
Practice!
What you can build!
ConclusionLashing is a very important skill that can be applied in outdoor pioneering, making it an essential part of camp craft.
