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Title: My first built quiver tell me what you think image heavy
Post by: rluttrell on August 04, 2011, 09:08:00 PM
I have never worked with leather before but wanted to take a stab at building my own quiver. I searched the internet for some ideas and this is what I came up with. I can't tell you how many hours it took but it was a lot. So tell me what you think. my next project will be a arm guard. still looking for the right pattern.

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Title: Re: My first built quiver tell me what you think image heavy
Post by: Terry Lightle on August 04, 2011, 09:43:00 PM
You done good
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Post by: BowHunterGA on August 04, 2011, 09:44:00 PM
Very nice job! Would like to attemp this myself one day, can only hope my first attempt will turn out half as good as yours!
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Post by: Mudd on August 04, 2011, 09:48:00 PM
I think you did an awesome job!!

Congratulations!!

God bless,Mudd
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Post by: Green on August 04, 2011, 09:49:00 PM
Outstanding!
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Post by: limbolt on August 04, 2011, 09:52:00 PM
Great job!!!  :clapper:
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Post by: Gray Buffalo on August 04, 2011, 09:52:00 PM
Cool Beans
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Post by: DannyBows on August 04, 2011, 09:52:00 PM
Whoa! You got skills! I'd never know that was a first Quiver. Most folks start out simple, but you went for it and she looks great. Well Done!   :thumbsup:
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Post by: PICKNGRIN on August 04, 2011, 10:02:00 PM
Excellent work!  You are an artist!
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Post by: coltar on August 04, 2011, 10:07:00 PM
nice work
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Post by: mikebiz on August 04, 2011, 10:13:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by rluttrell:
I have never worked with leather before but . . .
Sure you haven't. I see we got a sandbagger in our midst.  ;)

Seriously though, that is some really pretty leather work.  Great job!
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Post by: Hot Hap on August 04, 2011, 10:18:00 PM
That is very nice!!
Hap
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Post by: dixiearcher on August 04, 2011, 10:30:00 PM
awesome!!
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Post by: huntin_sparty on August 04, 2011, 10:33:00 PM
Wow great job, especially for a first one!
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Post by: ron w on August 04, 2011, 10:34:00 PM
I think you did darn good!!
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Post by: huntmaster80 on August 04, 2011, 11:02:00 PM
WOW!!!!   :notworthy:  

that is awesome work, Working with leather is no easy task, and very time consuming!!
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Post by: Bodork on August 04, 2011, 11:07:00 PM
Very very nice!!!
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Post by: JamesKerr on August 05, 2011, 12:21:00 AM
I think I like it. You did some beautiful work.
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Post by: GRINCH on August 05, 2011, 12:39:00 AM
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Post by: joekeith on August 05, 2011, 12:51:00 AM
You did good.  Good lookin' carving, lots of stitching, and a nicely thought out project.

 :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:  Two thumbs up for a well done job.  Congrats..  :clapper:    :clapper:
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Post by: KevO on August 05, 2011, 01:03:00 AM
That will be something to keep in the family.  Very nice!
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Post by: Steve Clandinin on August 05, 2011, 01:12:00 AM
I don't know what you do for a living ,but you've got the talent to change trades anytime,Exellent my friend!
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Post by: saumensch on August 05, 2011, 02:12:00 AM
:eek:  Youre first selfmade quiver you say?   :eek:
Wow, simply awesome! I made three already but they dont look nearly half as good as yourse!
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Title: Re: My first built quiver tell me what you think image heavy
Post by: on August 05, 2011, 04:53:00 AM
a very fine job, with many hours... thats easy to see.  :thumbsup:
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Post by: Shedrock on August 05, 2011, 08:28:00 AM
Good job, look's great  :thumbsup:
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Post by: lablover on August 05, 2011, 08:31:00 AM
Very very nice work.
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Post by: stringstretcher on August 05, 2011, 08:44:00 AM
If that is your first, I can only imagine what your other projects will look like.  Outstanding job
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Post by: straitera on August 05, 2011, 09:01:00 AM
Excellent. How did you sew the strap to the quiver?
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Post by: RkyMtn Joe on August 05, 2011, 10:28:00 AM
That is some very nice work.  If you are displeased with it, I'll be happy to hide it out of your sight over here in southern Indiana.  I wish I was that talented.  Be sure to show us the arm guard when you finish with it.

Joe
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Post by: amicus on August 05, 2011, 11:16:00 AM
Very nice job. its hard to believe you have never worked with leather before.

Thanks

Gilbert
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Post by: bolong on August 05, 2011, 12:57:00 PM
:thumbsup:    I would say you did one heluva job!!!
Title: Re: My first built quiver tell me what you think image heavy
Post by: rluttrell on August 05, 2011, 03:32:00 PM
QuoteHow did you sew the strap to the quiver?
 
The last strap at the top on the back. I punched the holes through the strap and then tranfered them using a awl. It was a pain reaching back inside but i didnt know what else to do.

I did all the sewing on the strap pocket by hand. I did what's called a saddle stitching it should never come lose. I used a punch to drive through the leather followed by hand stitching with two needles. I put all the parts on before closing it up and stitching the back. The back I and pocket cover stich is called a Mexican basket weave. The center of the back was too hard for to try so I just went for a crisscross.  
Thank you all for the nice things you have said. I give the real leather guys a lot of credit the blisters and just how much time it takes to do the work has given me a whole new perspective on their talents.
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Post by: BRITTMAN on August 05, 2011, 03:47:00 PM
Man thats very nice   :thumbsup:
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Post by: JJB on August 05, 2011, 06:29:00 PM
Nice work, very well done!
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Post by: lpcjon2 on August 05, 2011, 07:36:00 PM
outstanding job!!
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Post by: deadmule on August 05, 2011, 09:20:00 PM
One of the best looking quivers I've seen. Great job!
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Post by: Swamp Yankee on August 05, 2011, 09:40:00 PM
You've got a real talent there my friend.  I hope you pursue it.
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Post by: Chub on August 05, 2011, 09:45:00 PM
GREAT WORK >LOOKS AWSOME
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Post by: Jeffh67 on August 05, 2011, 10:22:00 PM
That is really nice!  Looks like a lot of hours as well as a lot of thought. Just curious, what is the knife?
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Post by: StickBowManMI on August 05, 2011, 10:23:00 PM
Awesome Job. especially like the engraving!
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Post by: BrownA5 on August 05, 2011, 10:26:00 PM
Very nicely done!!!
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Post by: Roger Norris on August 05, 2011, 10:45:00 PM
Wow! Outstanding! I like the knife sheath.
Title: Re: My first built quiver tell me what you think image heavy
Post by: rluttrell on August 05, 2011, 10:48:00 PM
QuoteJust curious, what is the knife?  
Puma
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Post by: Blackstick on August 05, 2011, 10:58:00 PM
It's a wall hanger; too nice to take out in the woods.  :thumbsup:
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Post by: LA Trapper on August 05, 2011, 11:29:00 PM
Great job
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Post by: macksdad on August 06, 2011, 12:06:00 AM
Nice work you did a great job.
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Post by: GreyGoose on August 06, 2011, 12:17:00 AM
Even though other types of quivers have been more practical for me, a good-looking back quiver is a sight to behold.  I think you've done yourself proud!
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Post by: Razorbak on August 06, 2011, 12:46:00 AM
very nice...you did a great job
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Post by: Bakes168 on August 06, 2011, 01:39:00 AM
Beautiful! What kind of knife is that?
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Post by: GUYZER on August 06, 2011, 11:39:00 AM
JUST BEAUTIIIFULLLLL!!!!!!

MAY THE SPIRIT OF FRED BEAR GUIDE OUR ARROWS.
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Post by: jamesh76 on August 06, 2011, 04:22:00 PM
very nice. Wont be long until people will want to start buying them from you.
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Post by: rluttrell on August 08, 2011, 09:14:00 PM
Thanks for all the nice things said. It makes all the blisters sore hands and countless hours well worth it. I actually used it for the 1st time, after taking some time to adjust it pre-formed well. I couldn't be happier.
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Post by: Gen273 on August 08, 2011, 11:58:00 PM
I think you did a great job!!!
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Post by: johnis on August 09, 2011, 06:37:00 AM
Wow.I think that you can start a new career as  quiver builder!!!
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Post by: maxwell on August 09, 2011, 12:23:00 PM
Very nice job-
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Post by: Shifting Shadow on August 09, 2011, 12:33:00 PM
Amazing work for a first timer! I had trouble building a plain quiver from a kit. Where do you want to take this hobby?
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Post by: akbowbender on August 09, 2011, 01:35:00 PM
Wow! Nice job!
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Post by: Froggy on August 09, 2011, 01:54:00 PM
Great work... I would be proud to carry it !!

Froggy
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Post by: PowDuck on August 09, 2011, 04:28:00 PM
Very nice. Almost too purdy to take into the woods.

(Notice I said "almost.")
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