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A lashing is a means of fastening two poles (or spars) together.
There are many lashings, each of which is designed to do a
particular job depending upon what use you put the poles to.
Lashings form a very important part of pioneering and if
you wish to construct any pioneering project you will need
to have tried and practiced at least the first three lashings
on the list.
It is important that you choose the correct lashing for the
job. Look at the angle the poles cross. Are they touching
each other? Where will the strain be on the poles? What are
you using the poles for? What type and length of rope will
you need?
No matter what lashing you decide upon it is important that
you tie it correctly, neatly and securely. Make sure that
all the turns are tightened as you go, don't let the rope
slack off or, at best, you will lose strength in the lashing
and at worst your construction will apart around your ears!
If you need to get extra purchase on the rope ask a friend
to help or use a Marlingspike hitch to attach a temporary
handle to pull on.
A Square Lashing is used to hold two poles at a 90-degree
angle to one another.
A Diagonal Lashing is used for securing diagonal braces to
hold a structure rigid.
A Sheer Lashing is used to bind adjacent poles together.
A Figure-of-eight Lashing is a variation on the Sheer Lashing
The Filipino Lashing is a quick alternative to the Diagonal
Lashing
The Japanese Lashing is a quick alternative to the Square
Lashing
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