1.2.1 b lashings

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.