1. Lashing

2. Qualities of a Good Lashing
A means of fastening two poles (or spars) together
Qualities of a Good Lashing
Firmness – it should be string and tight, or else it is likely to fall apart when put under strain
Neatness – proper steps should be observe because incorrect lashing can easily loosen
Knots and Hitches used in Lashing
Stopper Knots – used to lock and prevent slipping of a clove hitch
Example: Overhand, Figure of Eight, etc.
Clove Hitch – used to start and finished almost all lashing
Timber Hitch – Used to start a diagonal lashing because of it’s ability to tighten.
Parts of Lashing
Wrapping – for connection
Frapping – for tightening

3. Kinds of Lashings Diagonal Lashing Square Lashing Shear Lashing
Round Lashing
Figure Of Eight Lashing
Continuous Lashing
Malay Hitch

4. A. Diagonal Lashing Used where two spars are likely to be pulled apart
Procedure
Start with the timber hitch along the two spars
Wrap at least 3 times along each of the diagonal s of the spars
Frap at least 3 times between two spars
End with a Clove Hitch in any of the spars
Lock with a stoppers knot

5. Diagonal Lashing Picture

6. B. Square Lashing
Used where 2 spars cross one another and have to be joined, or where the load on one spars might tend to make a slip over the other
Procedure
Start with clove hitch along one spar
Wrap at least 3 times around both spars alternately (over and under)
Frap at least 3 times between 2 spars
End with a clove hitch along the other spar
Lock with a stopper knot

7. Square Lashing Picture

8. C. Shear Lashing
Used for spars which will either lift or support weights. Where it’s used to join two spars to increase overall length
Procedure
Start with a clove hitch along one spar
Wrap at least 4 times around both spars
Frap at least 3 times between 2 spars
The frapping turns will be difficult to do. In this case, drive in wedges between 2 spars to leave space.
End with a clove hitch on the other spar
Lock with a stopper knot

9. Shear Lashing Picture

10. D. Round Lashing
It is used to join or connect two spars to increase overall length
Procedure
Almost the same as in shear lashing.
Frapping is not applied, and both spars will be tied with a clove hitch

11. Round Lashing Picture

12. E. Figure of Eight Lashing
Used for joining three or more spars together
Most useful for doing tripods
Procedure
Start with a clove hitch along one poles
Wrap at least 3 times around the spars alternatingly (over and under)
Frap at least 3 times between the spars
End with a clove hitch along the other end of the spar
Lock with a stopper knot

13. Figure of Eight Lashing Picture

14. F. Continuous Lashing
Used in joining a number of spars or strips along a single spar or support
Most useful in making mating for tables, etc.
Procedure
Make a bight along the center of the rope
Knowing the center of the rope, make a Clove Hitch along the center and tie it on the spar support
Lie perpendicularly along the support the spars to be tied
With the 2 end rope, go over the spar and cross under the support. Continue until all spars are tied to the support
End each end rope with a Clove Hitch
Lock with a stopper knot

15. Continuous Lashing Picture

16. G. Malay Hitch
Used in joining several pieces of spars along each other without a support
Most useful in making matings for camp tables, towers, etc. before a camp and then rolled up for portability
Procedure
Make a bight along the center of the rope
Knowing the center, make a Clove Hitch and tie it around the 1st spar
With the 1st end rope, go over and around the 2nd spar and to the 3rd and so on in a circular motion
Do the same process with the 2nd end rope, but instead of going over, go under the second spar making it alternate to each other
Finish both end ropes with a Clove Hitch along the last spar
Lock with a stopper knot

17. Malay Hitch Picture