Diagonal Lashing
Procedure: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.
Use: The Diagonal Lashing (ABOK # 2115, p 343.) 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.
Diagonal Lashing as Bracing
Tying it: An initial Timber Hitch surrounds both poles. The choice of a timber hitch is important. Sometimes there is a gap between the poles. Pulling on the Timber Hitch closes the gap and allows the lashing to proceed with poles touching. A clove hitch around one pole could not be used to pull the poles together and might come untied.
Diagonal Lashing as Bracing
Tying it: An initial Timber Hitch surrounds both poles. The choice of a timber hitch is important. Sometimes there is a gap between the poles. Pulling on the Timber Hitch closes the gap and allows the lashing to proceed with poles touching. A clove hitch around one pole could not be used to pull the poles together and might come untied.
Source: AnimatedKnots.com
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