Primitive Archer

Main Discussion Area => Primitive Skills => Topic started by: loosenock on February 24, 2008, 02:35:43 pm

Title: Made a quiver yesterday.
Post by: loosenock on February 24, 2008, 02:35:43 pm

I stopped pondering and got to work making a quiver.  The Hill style quiver is made from medium weight latigo leather.  Measurements are 21"x8 1/2"x3 1/2".  When selecting the leather I was going to use I looked for leather with range marks, brands and scars.  I like the character it adds.  I finished it off by lightly burnishing it with waxes and rotten stone to give it that "20 seasons" look.

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y220/loosenock/quiver4.jpg)

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y220/loosenock/quiver3.jpg)

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y220/loosenock/quiver2.jpg)

The quiver is very comfortable and even though Im 60 and 40 (60 years old and 40#s over) I can draw and replace arrows with ease from this one.

What do you think, you comments and opinions would be appreciated.

Thanks

Joe

Title: Re: Made a quiver yesterday.
Post by: Pat B on February 24, 2008, 03:05:44 pm

Nicely made and good looking quiver, Joe.
   When I owned a leather shop in the early 70s we used range marks and brands to our advantage and to give our products some character. I have made a few back quivers but never liked them. As a matter of fact, there are very few quivers that I do like to use.  For me, each situation, hunting, 3D shoots, etc, has an individual quiver style. I now use a side stalker type for 3D and a Asbell type for hunting.         Pat

Title: Re: Made a quiver yesterday.
Post by: jamie on February 24, 2008, 03:15:28 pm

thats awesome i love the stitching

Title: Re: Made a quiver yesterday.
Post by: medicinewheel on February 24, 2008, 04:23:38 pm

'yesterday' does that mean you made it in one day?? - that's a unique version of a well know design! really nice.
frank

Title: Re: Made a quiver yesterday.
Post by: DanaM on February 24, 2008, 04:30:13 pm

Looks like it should work good to me, well done.

Title: Re: Made a quiver yesterday.
Post by: Minuteman on February 25, 2008, 08:11:37 pm

Like it cool idea with the strap to hold the normally sewn part. I like a round or oval bottom on a back quiver though . Like the idea  . Kinda goes with Marius' idea for a stichless quiver.

Title: Re: Made a quiver yesterday.
Post by: wolfsire on February 25, 2008, 09:31:14 pm

Very nice.  I too like the stitching, but the best part is that it is comfortable for you.