Square Lashing
Introduction
A Square Lashing is used to tie two poles together. Square lashing has been used in scouting for many years to build camp crafts. Eg. Building benches, table frames etc.Lashing can also be used for many purposes outside scouting such as building a seat for your garden.
I hope you enjoy this square lashing workshop and please let me know what you think of my training workshop by completing our feedback form at the end. With thanks Marianne McEneaney
Objectives
What to expect from this training
This module will show you the technique of square lashing. It will allow you to practice and prefect the technique that will in turn allow you to build benches, tables and other scout and non scout gadgets.
This module will show you the technique of square lashing. It will allow you to practice and prefect the technique that will in turn allow you to build benches, tables and other scout and non scout gadgets.
Preknowledge
It is an ideal craft for adults and children alike. Square lashings can be used in numerous ways – in scouting to make gadgets or in your garden to make a garden seat. The equipment required is readily available and inexpensive.
Find materials
- 2 lengths of wood – 2-3 cm diameter for this practice.
- 6 foot / 72 inches lashing cord
Now watch my training video on square lashing
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