Square lashing Square lashing is a type of lashing used to bind spars together, at right angles to one another. There are different types, but all consist of a series of wraps around the spars, and frapping around the line running between the spars.
Shear lashing Shear lashing (two-spar shear lashing) also spelled "sheer lashing" is used for lashing together two parallel spars which will be opened out of the parallel to form sheer legs as in the formation of an A-frame. The clove hitch is tied around one leg only and frapping turns are taken between the poles.
Round lashing The
round lashing is most frequently used to join two poles together to extend their length. Typically, two lashings are used a reasonable distance apart for extra strength. In the simple version, a clove hitch is tied around both poles and there are no frapping turns. The nautical term
gammon means a round lashing of rope or iron hardware to attach a
mast to a boat or ship.
Tripod lashing The
tripod lashing is used to join three spars together to form a self supporting structure. Two structures can be used to support a crossbar or platform. Other names are
gyn lashing, figure of eight lashing, and three-spar shear lashing. If the lashing is tied around three spars, then the structure is called a tripod, but quadpods can also be made by using four spars. ==See also==