Lashings

Uses of Lashings Secure spars and staffs together Pioneering projects Gateway Observation tower Bridging Camp life accessories Wash rack Cooking tripod Chair/ raised bed Primitive shelter structures

Lashing Terminology Spar – timber pole over 2 inches in diameter and over 8 feet long Staff - timber pole under 2 inches in diameter and under 8 feet long Clove Hitch – used to start and finish most lashings Timber Hitch – used to start some lashings Wrap – a turn around a spar or staff Frap – a crossing turn around a set of wraps

Round Lashing Used to join two poles Create push up flag pole

Shear Lashing Shear legs support weight. A single pair can be controlled with a rope as they lean over a stream to lift a bucket. A series of them can support an aerial walkway.

Shear Lashing

Tripod Lashing Can be woven in and out.

Tripod Lashing

Square Lashing The lashing is designed to be load bearing and can be used to create scaffolding. Although the two poles usually cross each other at 90 degrees, the Square Lashing may be used when the angle between the two poles is as little as 45 degrees,

Square Lashing

Diagonal Lashing Start with timber hitch. The diagonal lashing is used to join two diagonal poles that are being used to brace a rectangular frame. The location of one diagonal in front and one behind explains the gap between the poles commonly found in the center

Floor Lashing

Floor Lashing

Floor Lashing

Floor Lashing