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Harvester's Hitch

Harvester's Hitch - Sometimes also called the Haymaker's Hitch. Used by lorry or truck drivers to secure a load. When a trapaulin is thrown over the load and is being tied down, additional purchase is obtained by the use of this knot and the rope drawn much tighter. The knot is also useful as an emergency tackle when blocks with sheaves are not immediately available.

Filipino Diagonal Lashing

Filipino Diagonal Lashing - A lashing used in lightweight construction work.



Start with the middle of the rope, tucking the running ends through the middle "loop" after going round both spars. Use the "loop" to pull the spars together.



Now proceed as for a diagonal lashing taking the running end round both spars, keeping both ends together.



Separate the ends and take frapping turns between the spars, pulling the rope tight as you do so.



Complete the frapping turns and finish off with a square knot

Japanese Square Lashing

Japanese Square Lashing - A lashing used in lightweight construction work.

Short Splice

Short Splice - The best method of joining two ropes together end ofr end, provided that the spliced rope does not have to reeve through a block. It is stronger, more secure and more permanent than any bend.

Monkey's Fist

Monkey's Fist - A knob knot at the end of a rope, usually made round a pebble or ball of lead, etc. It is the best heaving line knot, the heavy core in the knot giving it the weight to carry the mass of the line when thrown.

Racking Bend

Racking Bend - When two ropes of widely different thicknesses have to be bent together, the conventional bends are virtually useless. The Racking Bend, however, serves the purpose excellently.