How to Tie a Square Lashing

In this video, we are going to learn how to tie a square lashing. This technique will allow you attach two wooden logs together

Caution, for this task you'll need

Protective gloves and closed footwear

closed footwear

To tie a square lashing, you'll need

A knife

you'll also need

a wedge or block which can be another log

two wooden logs

and 1.5m of string - or two armspans

Tying a square lashing can be done in 2 steps which we will outline for you

Step 1; Assembly

Place the first log on the wooden block

Place the second on top of the first, perpendicular to it.

Keep your back straight as your lower yourself

and 1.5m of string - or two armspans

Make a clove hitch knot on one of the logs, remember to leave around 20cm allownace to finish off the knot

For more on this check out our video on how to make a clove hitch knot

place the string beneath the first log

then over the second

pass the string back under the first log again, maintain tension in the strings and make sure that they are wrapped around perpendicular to the logs

Wrap the string around the logs at least three times in this way for a secure lashing

the strings should lie beside one another when you wrap them around - but they should never cross - to guarantee a secure lashing

Step 2: Tying

Wrap the string around itself - in between the two logs

Pull the string tightly.

Be careful, do not release the tension. It could loosen the entire lashing and cause the logs to slip

Do a basic hitch knot to the finish the lashing - all while maintaing the tension

With the remaining string make a reef knot with the end of the clove hitch knot

Now you know how to tie a square lashing