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Clove hitch

Technical visualClove hitch
Clove hitchThree visual stages of a clove hitch around a post: make one turn, cross and make a second turn, then tuck the working end under the crossing turn.123first turncross + second turntuck + set
Clove hitchThree visual stages of a clove hitch around a post: make one turn, cross and make a second turn, then tuck the working end under the crossing turn.1first turn2cross + second turn3tuck + set
A clove hitch can slip or work loose under changing, cyclic or poorly oriented loads.

Use

Quick temporary attachment around a post, rail or spar.

Sequence

Pass the working end around the object.

Cross over the standing part.

Pass around the object again.

Tuck the working end under the crossing turn.

Dress and set.

Limitations

Can slip or work loose under changing, cyclic or poorly oriented loads.

Use a backup where failure would matter.

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