What is the Timber Hitch used for?

Securing and dragging logs, trunks, and bundles of timber; Starting square and diagonal lashings; Tying off the base of tripods and pioneering structures; Securing the rope to a cylindrical object for hoisting or pulling; Temporarily securing the rope to a mast or pole.

How do you tie the Timber Hitch?

The Timber Hitch secures the rope to a log or trunk for dragging it, gripping tighter the harder it's pulled. It's the knot that starts square and diagonal lashings in Scouting, and it comes undone easily once the load is released. Follow the illustrated step-by-step, with a photo for every stage, on Desbravai.

Is the Timber Hitch hard to tie?

The Timber Hitch is rated easy, in the Hitches category and is taught with a photo at every stage on Desbravai.

What precautions apply when using the Timber Hitch?

Needs constant tension to hold — if the load is fully released, it can slip off; Don't use it as a safety knot for people; On very smooth surfaces it can slip.

Timber Hitch

Q: What other names does the Timber Hitch have?

It is also known as Timber Hitch, Nudo de leñador, Vuelta de leñador, Nudo del leñador, Nó de Madeireiro, Nó do Lenhador, Nœud de bois, Nœud de bûcheron. (ABOK #1665)

Secures and drags logs or timber, starts square and diagonal lashings, and comes undone easily without jamming

Also called: Timber Hitch, Nudo de leñador, Vuelta de leñador, Nudo del leñador, Nó de Madeireiro, Nó do Lenhador, Nœud de bois, Nœud de bûcheron · ABOK #1665

What it is for

Securing and dragging logs, trunks, and bundles of timber
Starting square and diagonal lashings
Tying off the base of tripods and pioneering structures
Securing the rope to a cylindrical object for hoisting or pulling
Temporarily securing the rope to a mast or pole