Quivers, stiffening rod vs no rod?

[Mesophilic]

I'm thinking the last thing I need is another quiver but probably going to make one or two from last years bear hide.

For a plains style quiver, what's the pros and cons of a stiffening rod?

I didn't use one in my bobcat quivers and they seem to hug the shafts better, but they kind of crumple in the middle when carrying.

Thanks guys.

[Hawkdancer]

I think the rod prevents the crumple 
Hawkdancer

[burchett.donald]

   Yes, I have made and used both...I prefer the rod which stops the collapsing of the quiver around my shafts...It makes it much easier to slide a shaft out without the shoulders of a point hanging up in a fold...Also if you have a bow quiver above, it will add extra weight and collapse the arrow quiver further...Attached are a few photo's showing a loaded quiver with bow and an empty quiver without a bow...The stick keeps it supported in both cases allowing me to slide arrows in or out in any situation, even when it's laying beside me while I'm tucked in the brush...Hope this helps, JMO...
                                                                                                                                                                Don

Picture #2  shows the bow out and the quiver is not collapsed by it's weight, still allowing great access to my arrows...
                                                                                                                       

[Mesophilic]

Thanks guys,  I appreciate the advice and the photos.

[Pat B]

I like using a stiffening stick also. It not only keeps the quiver from collapsing but you can add accessories like a possible bag to the stick.
This is a coyote quiver I made for the raffle table at the Classic a few years ago. The coyote face possibles bag is attached to the stiffening stick with a few thongs for easy on and off. The stiffening stick on this one is 1" bamboo. I made a plug for the open end as a stash place for whatever. Usually I just use a sourwood shoot shaft.


...and this is another coyote quiver with the possibles bag attached and detached...

[burchett.donald]

 I like that one Pat, it's beautiful...

[Pat B]

Thanks, Donald. Your's is pretty nice too. 

[Mesophilic]

Thanks for those close ups, Pat, I finally see how the strap attaches.

[BowEd]

Nice sets fellas.Here's another version Mesophillic.
Ties strings are sewn in the seam of the bow case so it can be tied onto the stiffening rod.

[Hawkdancer]

Really nice work on all those!  Got to get busy and make a couple?
Hawkdancer

[Mesophilic]

Nice sets fellas.Here's another version Mesophillic.
Ties strings are sewn in the seam of the bow case so it can be tied onto the stiffening rod.

I really enjoy seeing your work, Ed.  I wish we were closer cause I'd come over and mow your lawn, chop some firewood,  and maybe even wash your car just to watch you work.  Same deal for Donald and Pat 

[BowEd]

A gracious offer Mesophilic and thanks but then being retired I would'nt have anything to do to keep me out of trouble.....Ha Ha.
Your welcome to stop over anytime you can work it out.

[Hawkdancer]

Got a piece of elk, and a full cased red fox hide that would be neat!  Seems like either JEB, or jp51(?) posted a build along here not too long ago.  Have to look in Jim Hamm's book as well.  Of course, finding my round tuit and stay withit to get the job done timely; in addition to mowing, planting and tending the garden, hunting and fishing, and the inevitable "do list"!
Hawkdancer

[AndrewS]

...the quiver of Ötzi had a stiffening rod and the usefulness of such has not changed for millennia.

[BowEd]

   Yes, I have made and used both...I prefer the rod which stops the collapsing of the quiver around my shafts...It makes it much easier to slide a shaft out without the shoulders of a point hanging up in a fold...Also if you have a bow quiver above, it will add extra weight and collapse the arrow quiver further...Attached are a few photo's showing a loaded quiver with bow and an empty quiver without a bow...The stick keeps it supported in both cases allowing me to slide arrows in or out in any situation, even when it's laying beside me while I'm tucked in the brush...Hope this helps, JMO...
                                                                                                                                                                Don

Picture #2  shows the bow out and the quiver is not collapsed by it's weight, still allowing great access to my arrows...
                                                                                                                       

It's a good use of the varmints and critters just as the native americans did long ago.Without that siffener broadheads get hung up exiting for me while hunting.Not so much with field tips.