What is the Square Lashing used for?

Building gateways, towers, and camp structures; Joining crossbars to uprights at a right angle; Assembling field tables, shelves, and trestles; Fixing horizontal bars that bear weight (must not slip); Reinforcing joints in pioneering bridges and walkways.

How do you tie the Square Lashing?

The Square Lashing joins two poles that cross at a right angle, making it one of the most important lashings in scout pioneering. With firm wrapping turns and tight frapping turns that cinch the assembly together, it transfers load between the spars without letting them twist, forming the base of towers, gateways, and bridges. Follow the illustrated step-by-step, with a photo for every stage, on Desbravai.

Is the Square Lashing hard to tie?

The Square Lashing is rated medium, in the Lashings category and is taught with a photo at every stage on Desbravai.

What precautions apply when using the Square Lashing?

Don't use it on poles that cross to spread apart (like scissors): the correct lashing there is the diagonal lashing; If the turns are left loose, the structure twists and can give way under weight.

Square Lashing

Q: What other names does the Square Lashing have?

It is also known as Square Lashing, Square Lashing Knot, Amarre cuadrado, Ligada cuadrada, Amarre en cuadro, Amarração Quadrada, Amarra em Cruz, Amarra em Ângulo Reto. (ABOK #2114)

Joins two poles at a right angle for pioneering constructions

Also called: Square Lashing, Square Lashing Knot, Amarre cuadrado, Ligada cuadrada, Amarre en cuadro, Amarração Quadrada, Amarra em Cruz, Amarra em Ângulo Reto · ABOK #2114

What it is for

Building gateways, towers, and camp structures
Joining crossbars to uprights at a right angle
Assembling field tables, shelves, and trestles
Fixing horizontal bars that bear weight (must not slip)
Reinforcing joints in pioneering bridges and walkways