Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Primitive Skills => Topic started by: half eye on October 18, 2013, 08:40:54 pm
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The first set is made for a friend. Stuff needed to be fully functional and also be able to be used for wall art. The bow had to have an arrow rest and was limited to 40 pounds @28" of draw.
The specs are: Bow is 56" elm, double curve Ojibwa and the draw and weight are exactly as specified. The Quiver is black bear, with moose hide strap ties, the 2 ermine are case skinned and left whole to be used as medicine bags. They are attached with freshwater mussel shell roundels. The bag is large enough to accommodate a good size bundle and at least 18 arrows. The arrows are red cedar, greased and oiled, 3 of them have my version of "primitive target points" the others will have stone heads hafted by my friend. It is a nice quiver but bear hide is quite heavy so for an all day deal there might be better choices.
The second project is my current hunting quiver. Obviously it's a badger, was not cased so sewed down the belly, has no stiffener, and the bandolier is Moose leather. It's braided, split and re-split for the cones (tin) the knife is my stone "dressing" knife in a buckskin leather case.
hope ya like 'em, comments always welcome. There's a lot of pics but you can sort 'em out.
rich
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badger quiver, the last pic is of the "back side"
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great looking work Rich
I'm really really digging the badger quiver.
Kevin
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Rich,
That is some awesome work, it doesn't get any better...
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nice work Rich.very nice.
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Nice Rich.
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Wow, you're very talented. That all looks great! I really like how you incorporated the knife into the quiver.
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Hunting with that gear is hunting in style. Very nice work Rich, love it all.
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Nice work Rich.
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Great looking Kit as always ,Rich. Never a disappointment opening your threads.
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I love seeing this kind of stuff!!!
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Hey ole Pard,
Love em both. Definitely partial to the badger. Really like the way you incorporated the knife into the strap.
Both are friggin sweeeet 8).
I've finally got the hide to make one that I have been pondering about. Wanting to make a bow/quiver combo, and have been trying to figure out a way to incorporate a mid-sized antler handle knife. Got a new idea now (Thanks). I'm thinking about heavily fringing the thing kinda like that coyote head 30/30 case I sent ya ( hopefully better looking than the gun case...It was my first one) Sorry you got stuck with my 1st try :embarassed:. I would appreciate any suggestions that you may have.
Always look forward to your work/art/weaponry...
Ron
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Rich,
Forgot to mention...
1st: What is the deepest depth you would go with those scallops (love-em)? Just a plain-o curious question. Still can't figure how they won't raise splinters over time. I know....dumb question, but had to ask. Never tried scallops before, but they look so sweet. Yup, still and always will be pickin your brains.
2nd: What did you use for your version of field points? I was thinking about using bone and antler scraps. My old eyes (half blind in one. No pun intended) couldn't tell what they were made out of.
Anyway, thanks in advance for your comments.
Ron
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Very nice work - really like the Badger Quiver ! Bob
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Thanks everyone, glad you like them.
Okie, I make my scallops just over 1/8 deep and after filing them smooth they are about 1/4" deep. Also the bows have a crowned back and belly so I think that puts the majority of the bend force towards the centerline and less toward the edges. And sand everything so edges are well rounded. If ya want to make great looking cases make 'em just like that rifle case it's good as it gets and I'm proud to have it, sir. The field points are deer leg bone and hafted with sinew.
Adam, you can also mount the knife sheath to the quiver between the bandolier straps (horizontal)
Thanks fellas for the nice comments. I'll get a closeup of the field points for you.
rich
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here are the close-up's of the target points. Pretty easy really, sand the bone flat (as thick as you want) slot it into the shaft, glue it tight w/ superglue. Sand the arrow head and all on the disc sander to a point (whatever ogive you like) resoak the wood with superglue and haft with whatever you choose. treat the hafting with a clear finish to improve the wear-a-bility (I use clear fingernail polish-lacquer-
rich
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Very nice work!! Is there a purpose to the scalloped edge on those types of bows, or is it purely decorative?
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Both are very nice Rich. Always like the looks of badger.
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Sweet set up,love your work,very cool. :)
Pappy
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This stuff is awesome. I really love that quiver.
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As always, Great Work Rich, dp
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Thanks fellas, really appreciate the comments.
Pappy, Don means a lot from ya'll
Jodocus, after seeing your bow work my stuff has nothing on yours. You have as much talent as this old man, for sure.
Bowtarist, thanks man.
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Wow! Beautiful work Rich! I love seeing your stuff! Josh
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Wow those are both very nice, you do great work.
Grady
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Man Rich, just saw this one. Awesome quivers for sure!
Jon
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Thanks for the pics and info Rich.
Seein-em much better with close-up
Ron
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Rich
As all ways , love looking at your work !!
Need to head up your way someday , would so enjoy meeting you and swapping some tales !
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Awesome work!!