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Sunday, December 14, 2008
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
Short Splice
Monkey's Fist
Racking Bend
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