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Main Boards => PowWow => Topic started by: caleb7mm on January 31, 2010, 09:56:00 PM
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Started out by measuring my longest arrow then adding a few inches for easy removal out of the soon to be quiver. Then I took the perforated plastic sheets and started the semi rigid frame of the quiver using garbage ties as a temporary means to secure the frame.
(http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q200/caleb7mm/1-3.jpg)
(http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q200/caleb7mm/2-3.jpg)
I then tied the frame together using artificial sinew.
(http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q200/caleb7mm/3-2.jpg)
(http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q200/caleb7mm/4-1.jpg)
(http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q200/caleb7mm/5.jpg)
Then I measured for my foam in the bottom and made a mark on the frame for it. I then continued to measure, mark and cut out the opening in the quiver for arrow installation and removal.
(http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q200/caleb7mm/6.jpg)
(http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q200/caleb7mm/7.jpg)
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I laid out my inner/outer material which is fleece. Marked my two pieces and cut them out.
(http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q200/caleb7mm/8.jpg)
(http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q200/caleb7mm/9.jpg)
I test fitted the outer piece with pins, then I was off to the wife’s sewing machine for a quick lesson. Then I was full bore sewing! :)
(http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q200/caleb7mm/11.jpg)
The outer fit was perfect! First timers luck right?
(http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q200/caleb7mm/12.jpg)
The inner piece fit just as I wanted also. It was a little tighter and then the hand sewing of the inner piece was on!
(http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q200/caleb7mm/13.jpg)
Inner and outer piece are now in place. Ready to finish off the opening and put in the foam for the bottom.
(http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q200/caleb7mm/14.jpg)
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Ok, so the foam in the bottom needed and actual “bottom”. I decided on a hard plastic Folgers coffee can lid. I hot glued the foam pieces to the lid and as you can see It was a little to hot. Maybe next time I will use the actual hot glue gun and not just a torch and a stick of glue! :)
(http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q200/caleb7mm/10.jpg)
Now everything but the strap is done. Foam is in, I put a removable hood on the top and the bottom is sealed!! Tomorrow will be the strap day. I have a different idea for this and its going to take some thinking.
(http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q200/caleb7mm/15-1.jpg)
(http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q200/caleb7mm/16.jpg)
Looking back on my new quiver there a few things I would like to do different next time to make it more appealing to the eye. But for 23 dollars I can live with my mistakes!! :)
Thanks for looking at my quiver
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Off to a great start.
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Looks like it'll work great! :thumbsup:
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Looks really cool! I think you might have something there... :clapper:
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neat idea,looks good.
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Looks good man. I might try that.
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Looks fine. You've done a great job.
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wow, I just spent $100 on a quiver that does not look much different. :confused:
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thanks guys! I made a small back quiver a few minutes ago for the wife as well. And there is still enough of the plastic left over to make 1 of each style again. All I need is another yard of fabric!
here is the wife's. I didn't line this one cause she will never have anything but field points in it.
(http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q200/caleb7mm/h2.jpg)
(http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q200/caleb7mm/h4.jpg)
bottom
(http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q200/caleb7mm/h1.jpg)
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very innovative, i like it :thumbsup:
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Wow, that is pretty good for a mountain man from Ellijay Georgia!!!!! Down in South Georgia we have no skills!!!
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that's just great! fabulous!
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Well done my friend, well done!
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well done , this is great!!!!!
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where did you buy , the perforated plastic?
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thanks for all the compliments guys!
I bought everything at walmart except the sinew, it was from 3 rivers.
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That is one fine looking back quiver! I'm going to have to go to walmart now.
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Good job. Lots of innovative people on this site..
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Great idea! And with easy to find materials! Thumbs-up!
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That's tight
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Nice work. I made a back quiver out of that stuff, though I only used it in the bottom half of the quiver. I like the way you used it. Do you think putting the liner in before you sew it up would make sizing it easier. You can glue it on with spray adhesive, then sew together. I sewed a D Ring onto the plastic mess, very secure hold. Show us the strap when you get it done.
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cool, is it water proof? what happens if it gets rained or snowed on? neat idea
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nice job!gotta like a do it yourselfer!!!thats one to be proud of.
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This is great.... im going to make one... I have a few design changes in mind. Hopefully I will think enough to take pics for a cool build along like this!
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Awesome quiver! You should put that in the 3Rivers contest thingy.
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Nice quiver. Really neat to have things you made yourself to take into the field.
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finished the strap tonight.
started with a extra tree stand strap I had and cut the seam to make 1 straight piece with 1 adjustable buckle. Then I positioned them for me and sewed the bottom in two spots 180 degrees from each other. I then sewed the top in three rows so it will be very sturdy. DONE! and it has an adjustable strap so during winter I can make it more comfortable with a heavy jacket on. Last picture is the quiver done with 12 arrows in it with plenty of room.
(http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q200/caleb7mm/strap1.jpg)
(http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q200/caleb7mm/strap4.jpg)
(http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q200/caleb7mm/strap2.jpg)
(http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q200/caleb7mm/strap3.jpg)
thanks again for looking. :)
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great stuff - WOW - how sturdy is it - I know the one I bought before the safari one wasn't vey sturdy
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Very nice job !!! For water/weather proofing, you might add strech wrap or a plastic garbage bag between the mesh and the outer layer. Great looking quiver ....
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My next one will be of an outer, waterproof material. this one was just a trial run I guess. I wanted a back quiver fully contained and extremely light weight. I have some back issues and cant tote a heavy quiver all day. It seems pretty durable, for the next one I want the tube made out of the same material but one piece instead of two. that will help tremendously.
Thanks for all the replies girls and guys!
And I added up my percentage of material that I bought compared to what actually went in the quiver and the usable leftover. This quiver really cost me 9 dollars!
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