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spars. Then, make six to eight loose turns around all three spars and finish up

with two frapping (binding) turns between each spar. A clove hitch on the center
bar completes the lashing.
Note: The sheer lashing (not illustrated)—which is used to secure parallel spars
in bridges and tables—is simply a two-legged version of the tripod lashing.