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1. LASHINGS

2. Objectives
• To be able to correctly tie different type of
lashings taught in this lesson
• To be able to apply these lashings where
necessary

3. Scope
• Introduction
• Round Lashing
• Square Lashing
• Shear Lashing
• Diagonal Lashing
• Practice
• Conclusion

4. TYPES OF LASHING

5. ROUND LASHING
• Round Lashing is used to
tie two parallel poles
together side by side.

6. Method of tying
Clove
Hitch

7. Method of tying
Make rounds
and tighten

8. Method of tying
End with
Clove hitch

9. Practice!

10. 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.

11. Method of tying
Clove
Hitch

12. Method of tying
Twist the
excess end

13. Method of tying
Guide the rope inside
of the 1st spar

14. Method of tying
On the 2nd spar, guide
the rope outside

15. Method of tying
Repeat the inside-outside
method for at least 3 rounds

16. Method of tying
Repeat the steps for
at least 3 rounds
Repeat the inside-outside
method for at least 3 rounds

17. Method of tying
Guide the rope
horizontally - Frapping

18. Method of tying
Pull as tight as possible, then
make another round

19. Method of tying
Frap at least 3 rounds, thin rope
requires at least 4-5 rounds

20. Method of tying
Frap at least 3 rounds, thin rope
requires at least 4-5 rounds

21. Method of tying
Finish the frapping by tying a half hitch
and tighten on the pole above

22. Practice!

23. SHEAR LASHING
• The sheer lashing
is to bring
together three
spars to form a
tripod

24. Method of tying
Clove
Hitch

25. Method of tying
Wrap both pole with
simple lashing

26. Method of tying
Wrap both pole with
simple lashing

27. Method of tying
Wrap the lashing with 2-
3 tight frapping turns

28. Method of tying
End with tight clove hitch

29. Practice!

30. 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.

31. Method of tying

32. Method of tying

33. Method of tying
Timber
Hitch

34. Method of tying
Timber
Hitch

35. Method of tying
Wrap at least
3 rounds

36. Method of tying
Same goes to
the other side

37. Method of tying
Follow

38. Method of tying
Follow and
tighten

39. Method of tying
Follow and
tighten

40. Method of tying
3-4 rounds
and tighten

41. Method of tying

42. Method of tying
1 round on
the top pole

43. Method of tying
End with Clove
hitch and tighten

44. Practice!

45. What you can build!

46. Conclusion
Lashing is a very important skill that
can be applied in outdoor pioneering,
making it an essential part of camp
craft.