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Timber Hitch

In addition to its use or starting a diagonal lashing, the Timber Hitch frequently is useful for hauling logs to the council fire, and for hauling spars and timbers for such pioneering jobs as bridge and tower building. It can be quickly adjusted, holds snugly under a strain, and is easily freed.
 

Wrap the rope around the log, then pass the running end around the standing part of the rope. Finally twist the running end around itself three or four time