Diagonal Lashing
When putting crossed braces on a structure to keep it from racking (as used when making a trestle), the most important lashing is the diagonal lashing where the spars cross. Further Information
Filipino Diagonal Lashing
The Filipino Diagonal Lashing provides an alternate approach to tying the Traditional Diagonal Lashing that is much quicker. Further Information
Round Lashing
A round lashing can be used to combine poles together to increase their strength, but it’s most commonly used to join poles together to extend their length. Further Information
Related Troop Meeting Activities
JOINING STAVES
CATCH THE SNAPPER
FLAGPOLE RACE
SELF STANDING FLAGPOLE CHALLENGE
SUPREME A-FRAME TARP PITCH
West Country Round Lashing
This round lashing is very well-suited for extending larger spars, when the structure is taller, will remain standing for longer periods, or be subject to more strain. Further Information
Square Lashing
The Mark II Square Lashing (Japanese Mark II Square Lashing) is a straightforward approach to lashing two poles together. Further Information
Related Troop Meeting Activities
LADDER BUILDING
A-FRAME CHARIOT RACE
CROSSING THE ALLIGATOR PIT
EVERYONE ON THE TRIPOD
SCOUT STAVE LAUNCHER
REACTOR TRANSPORTER
SUPREME A-FRAME TARP PITCH
Floor Lashing
This lashing is useful when building any kind of raised surface for a: platform, deck, raft, table, bench, chair, or Chippewa kitchen. Further Information
Related Troop Meeting Activities
LIFT SEAT PROCESSION
Shear Lashing
The shear lashing is used for joining together two parallel spars which will be opened out of the parallel to form “shear legs.” Further Information
Related Troop Meeting Activities
SNAKE RACE
A-FRAME CHARIOT RACE
CROSSING THE ALLIGATOR PIT
Tripod Lashing
Note: This lashing works very well for most Scout Pioneering applications, but for a heavy tripod, or a large one that will be supporting a lot of weight for a longer period of time, using racking turns (Figure of Eight Tripod Lashing) provides more contact between the rope and the spars. Further Information
Related Troop Meeting Activities
GET ‘IM UP
EVERYONE ON THE TRIPOD
REACTOR TRANSPORTER