I'm looking for design ideas for a leather side-draw quiver with a fletching cover for rain/brush. This is a DIY project. I've seen a few good ideas so far but nothing has a cover for the feathers to keep out rain & brush. Any good ideas you all have seen?
Thats a great request I have not seen one other then the Arrow Master, Bow Mate. I have a Arrow Master Duiker model that is a little slimmer and really like it for arrow protection. ONLY down side I can't see my pretty creasting!
Check out Steve Catts designs--especially the Sidekick--at www.hidehandler.com. (http://www.hidehandler.com.)
Look at Steve Catts, X2.
Another option is a more regular side quiver, aith a removable hood attached with a cord to the main quiver.
Good ideas! Thanks & keep them coming if you see any more.
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The sidekick 2 looks awesome.
Would be better with a full protection cap, but the design as it is seems as though the feathers should be well protected.
http://www.hidehandler.com/catalog/archery/side-quiver/sidekick-ii
If you're thinking about making one, I will point out a few things I'd do differently if I make another.
1. I started the opening too far up from the base. You need to draw the arrow a bit too far back to get it out.
2. I would make the upper part longer above the shoulder strap so a very lightweight cover could be placed over the fletching.
3. I would make a detachable cover for the body opening - maybe one that could be rolled up and tied/snapped out of the way when not needed.
Otherwise, I like them a lot. I find it can be worn under the arm, or you can swing it up and wear it like a back quiver.
If you need examples, look at Safari Tuff Arrowmaster quiver. I think they have just about all the bases covered.
(http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm312/bladepeek/Leather%20Work/My%20side%20quiver/DSC_0001.jpg) (http://s299.photobucket.com/user/bladepeek/media/Leather%20Work/My%20side%20quiver/DSC_0001.jpg.html)
I adore my Palmer Bowmate Elite. The Safari Tuff is great too, but after using both I prefer the Bowmate. The tube protects up to full length arrows including the fletched portion, whereas the Safari tuff just has a floppy cover over the fletches which I don't like as much.
I have a Palmer Bow Mate Elite and I like most of what it offers, but I kind of hate having to take the end cover off to put an arrow back in OR shoving the arrow back up into it if I don't take the cover off as it can ruin feathers. So I tend to use a standard side quiver with no fletching cover since I don't intentionally hunt in rain.
I'm also thinking about making a side quiver and am looking at a Native plains style quiver long enough to basically protect the feathers.
As above, look at Steve Catts stuff.
Bladepeek, that is one fine looking work of craftsmanship. I love that kind of creativity and diligence. I have never used a side quiver, but I would seriously consider giving it a whirl for that kind of quality! Just wow!