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The Diagonal Lashing Knot 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.
The Diagonal Lashing Knot is used to join two diagonal poles that are being used to brace a rectangular frame.
The animation shows the lashing made on poles that happen to be at right angles. Under such circumstances a Square Lashing might be as effective. However, when the angle between the poles is closer to 45 degrees, the diagonal lashing is more appropriate.
Flip through the slideshow to learn how to tie a Diagonal Lashing
Start with a single Timber Hitch around both poles. Wrap three or four turns around the two poles in one axis followed by three or four turns in the other axis. Tighten the lashing by surrounding it with three or four frapping turns. Finish with a Clove Hitch.
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