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THE ASHLEY BOOK OF KNOTS

2124. In l-ashin~ a wagon or truck load, the length of a lashina IS

variable. A Loop KNOT on the bight (HARNESS Loop '111050 or FA:M-

ER'S Loop '111054) can be put in at the proper length and a lashing

made as shown here.

212.~ 2.115' 2.12.& 2125. To finish off such a lashing, bring the end up through a

lower ring or hook and expend it with a series of tight turns or

hitches. Reeve the end below the final turn and between two of the

lashing turns. Work all taut and tie an OVERHAND KNOT close to the

turns.

2126. A quicker but less dependable lashing is based on BELL RING-

ER'S KNOT '111148. It is made fast in the way already described.

2127. Trucks and wagons are generally fitted along the sides with

a series of rings, hooks, stake holes or else with a superstructure hav-

ing lengthwise boards to lash to. With a smooth and even load, which

is to be tarpaulin-covered, pass a series of crosswise lashings over the

top of the load and then add two lengthwise ones with CROSSING

KNOTS at the top wherever they pass the vertical ropes. Secure one

end partway up one side and well forward and put a CROSSING KNOT

loosely around the first and second upright. Do the same with the

third and fourth and then the fifth and sixth until all the uprights

around the load are taken care of in pairs. Then tighten from the

beginning. Add another staggered row of knots above this, draw taut

and the lashing will resemble the second drawing if the load is a soft

one; but if it is a rigid one, the up-and-down rop€s will merely stag-

ger and will not meet. The lashing i~ completed with a lengthwise

member along the top.

2128. In starting wagonload lashings a half hitched CLOVE HITCH

is frequently used by teamsters.

2129. In finishing off a wagon lashing Two HALF HITCHES is gen-

erally used.

2130. In passing a CROSSING KNOT around two upright parts of a

wagon lashing, lead the working end underneath the two parts and

back under its own standing part. Heave the two upright parts half-

way together before leading the end forward to the next pair. In

heaving on the next pair the first pair will receive additional tight-

ening and may close together.

2131. Everything movable on the deck of a ship should be lashed

when not in use. Boats, scuttle butts, spare spars, harness cask, sail

bench, hen coops, blacksmith's forge, chopping block, workbenches.

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