– You can also keep up with the Stuff we’re Doing on Twitter, Pinterest, Google +, YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook… and over at the Doing the Stuff Network. If you need to lash a tripod, check out this video: Here’s a square lashing video using tarred bank line while building a camp table. Sometimes it’s easier to just watch a video on lashing. Stand another spar against the horizontal cross spar to practice on. Lash a cross spar between the two posts about waist height. Tie One Onįor practice, consider building a lashing station in the backyard. Spars: Two wrist-size sticks one vertical, one horizontal.Ĭutting Tool: Scissors work… but not the most manly cutting tool at camp. It is my least favorite cordage for lashing. Paracord – I use red paracord in this demonstration as a visual aide.Natural fiber rope/twine – whipping should be applied to the ends to prevent unraveling.Other options in order of my preference are: Material ListĬordage: I use #36 Tarred Mariner’s Line (bank line) for 95% of lashing projects. Take your time, use good materials, and tie it right. Tongue Lashing: What you’ll receive from camping buddies if your lazy lashings on camp furniture fail. Working End: The long end of your cordage when tying knots and lashings. Tag End: The short end of your cordage when tying knots and lashings. Fraps go between the spars to pull the joint tight. Wrap: A series of turns of cordage around two or more spars (poles) you’re binding together.įrap: Turns of cordage on top and perpendicular to the previous wraps. These are commonly used terms when describing the art of lashing stuff together. You probably won’t have the need for a 5 story construction platform, but you may want to build a few camp comforts like a table or wash station. It’s a super strong lashing still used in many parts of the world to build bamboo scaffolding. Square lashing is used when securing spars (poles) that cross between 45º to 90º angles. This skill comes in handy for gardeners, homesteaders, bushcrafters, and for that unlikely event when you need to build a raft to escape a cannibal infested island. Lashing isn’t just for Boy Scouts and pirates. Maybe a camping trip to your favorite spot is in order. Time to refresh your camp craft skills and awe your camping buddies with your rope and stick tying skills! With spring near, you’re hoping for a cure to cabin fever.
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