New" lashings at Ropes and Poles

Peter at the Ropes and Poles pioneering blog has posted three lashings from John Thurman’s book Pioneering Principles (available in PDF format from The Dump ) These ‘new’ lashings are certainly worthy of wider use.

While we are on the subject check out the Japanese Square Lashing at Ropeworks a website featuring the work of Gerald L.

Findley.

Compared to the traditional method that involves two clove hitches the Japanese square lashing is simpler and usually stronger in that it is much more effectively tightened. (I favor the Mark II) Findley’s book Rope Works is well worth the ten bucks.

Featuring clear illustrations, concise directions and a spiral binding the book is a valuable resource for Scouters. More on Knots and Pioneering.