Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Primitive Skills => Topic started by: Easternarcher on January 13, 2008, 07:36:52 pm
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Guys, I just have too much time on my hands! But I also do not have a trad quiver, so I made one! Not as fancy as most and certainly not up to the level of some people's work, but it is functional.
(http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w301/Easternarcher/MOOSE%20CALLS/QUIVERS/Picture017A.jpg)
(http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w301/Easternarcher/MOOSE%20CALLS/QUIVERS/Picture016A.jpg)
Simply a piece of scrap carpet for lining with an old leather coat from the goodwill glued over that for a better look.
Stitched with artificial sinew which left a rather ugly rolled seam, so I covered that with muskrat fur from another old coat that was given to me by a guy who recycles old furs into purses hats and mitts (how about that!).
Strap and harness came from an old overnight bag of mine (I never used that shoulder strap) Glued and stitched on with sinew again. Rim covered with more fur....I'm sure she'll hold a dozen shafts easy, but I'd never use that many, so 6-8 handily.
(http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w301/Easternarcher/MOOSE%20CALLS/QUIVERS/Picture021A.jpg)
(http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w301/Easternarcher/MOOSE%20CALLS/QUIVERS/Picture019A.jpg)
And, yes, these are handmade woodies and the two working longbows I have finished. Have another on the rack and a hornbeam bow to build as a gift to our hunting ground landowner.
Also mounted that mooserack myself 7 years ago. Proud of that one!
I needed one of these for 2 reasons:
1. I wanted to try a backquiver and didn't want to fork out 50-100.00 bucks for one.
2. A buddy and I are planning on a bunny hunt soon and I don't have any trad quiver to use.
It's not the best, but from all free scraps, I suppose it'll do. It's a bit heavier, but I like the weight, it helps hold it in place. the stiffness from the carpet also holds the shape well. Comments???
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Looks good to me Eastern! Isn't made from primitive stuff but made with what you had handy - that's primitive thinking - good luck on the rabbit hunt :).
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Nothing wrong with that quiver, I like it and the idea of using whatever is close to hand to accomplish the goal. well done.
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Run what ya brung ;)....I like it....Brian
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Looks good to me. Making something for free or nearly free sure beats buying it.
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Cool quiver. :)
Pappy
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Thanks folks....I know it's not exactly primitive, but as some of you appreciate..use whatcha got....if it's free, so much the better!
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Looks good to me too (So do the arrows and bows.)
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I love these threads...always get my creative juices running. i checked the dumpster of a carpet store on the way home but the garbage guy beat me to it yesterday. I am thinking that it would work nicely for a quiver lining for my two nephews. Thanks for the idea
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Very cool quiver. I hit the Salvation Army store all the time. This was really creative. Stiknstring; next time you hit the carpet store dumpster,be on the look out for the rolls inside the carpet. They are great for shipping staves,bows and shafts.
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You sir are a 21st century primitive,and a recycler! I think its a great quiver! Now Im off to the good will and salvation army to look for goodies.
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Eddie that has to be my "why the heck didnt I think of that moment" for the week. I have a bow to send out soon and am seriously getting tired of sending taped together priority mail cartons lol....thanks for the heads up.
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Hmmm... we just got new carpetting... I got the old stuff >:D...
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Another great idea from a creative individual shared with everyone!!! Thanks!!
Wells