FIRST CLASS SCOUT

SHEAR LASHING Use the shear lashing to bind together poles that cross each other at an angle between 0 and 45 degrees, or where a flexible joint between the poles is needed, such as in a set of shear legs for an A-frame. Lay the poles alongside each other so that their bottom ends are even. Tie a clove hitch around one pole. Add five or six snug wrapping turns by weaving the rope back and forth around the poles Then take two trapping turns between the two poles; pull each frap tight. End with a dove hitch worked tight against the lashing on the second pole. Spread the ends of the poles to form the angle you need.