1. Lashings

2. 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

3. 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

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

5. 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.

6. Shear Lashing

7. Tripod Lashing
Can be woven in and out.

8. Tripod Lashing

9. 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,

10. Square Lashing

11. 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

12. Floor Lashing

13. Floor Lashing

14. Floor Lashing

15. Floor Lashing