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DIAGONAL LASHING

Diagonal lashing is used to join two diagonal poles or spars that

can be used to brace a rectangular frame. The two poles don’t have

to be at 90 degrees. The location of one diagonal in front and one

behind explains the gap between the poles commonly found in the

centre.

1 Position the two poles at a diagonal angle, they don't have to be at right

angles. Lay the line under the poles.

POSSIBLE USES?

• Securing poles or spars at odd angles.

• Building light structural frameworks.