lashing line down
through the head,
out through the
cheek and
through the hub.
lashing line in
through the
opposite cheek
and back up
through the
head.
line over the fixing
point. Pass back
down through the
head and out the
same cheek it last
passed through.
through the hub, in through
opposite cheek and up
through the head. Repeat
steps 1.2.1 to 1.2.3 if more
than one strand is required.
lashing with
appropriate knot,
splice or
whipping.
1.3 End Attachment
1.3.1 Pass the
lashing line down
through the head
and out through
the cheek.
1.3.2 Pass
lashing line
through the hub.
1.3.3 Pass lashing
line in through the
opposite cheek and
back up through the
head.
1.3.4 To finish attachment
tie a bow line above the
block. Note: Knot must be
a non-slipping (non-
tightening) knot.
1.3.5 For the
ultimate clean
finish use an eye
splice.
1.4 Large Diameter Object
Attachment
1.4.1
1.4.2
1.4.3
Where attachment to a large diameter object, wider than the head of the block, is required (eg. a boom)
the lashings must cross each other between the head of the block and the object. Four strands of lashing
are required to prevent the block twisting and creating a poor lead. The strands from one side of the block
should be to the outside and the strands from the other side passing between them. See diagram 1.4.3.
2.0 BECKET OPTIONS
A through-hub can be used as a becket for up to 3mm (1/8”) lines. A take-off becket can be created with the
lashing line for use with 4-6mm (5/32” - 1/4”) sheet lines.
