Well, I've had a rough year. I've been down and out pretty much since January. I havent been able to do much of anything, no bow refinishing or skinning, no leatherwork, no shooting.
I took on one project doing a fox quiver for a fellow tradganger. It took me 4 months to do it one handed, but its done.
He sent me the HUGE hide stretched and dried hard.
I home tanned it, it was the largest red I've ever worked on. Very greasy, it was good and fat.
Had to put it through the solution twice to degrease. Very tough working the tanned, drying hide one handed/armed. What an eye opener.
Anyway, got it cleaned, shaped and dry. Built the internal quiver of 5-6 ounce veg tan leather. Again, try punching then running thread and lace one handed. Man! No fun.
The pocket and strap components are of Kodiak tanned oiled leather from Tandy. The color matched the red so well I had to use it. Used a tine from a local shed as the pocket flap clinch.
I prefer very natural looking quivers when made of fur so I held off on all the feathers and beads and such. Just leather and bone.
The throat is lined with short knapped sheepskin that I had to shear down very thin to get in the face/throat without restricting space.
Lots of sewing for the shoulder pad.
Anyway, thought you guys and gals might appreciate seeing it. Feeling better by the day now. Will do a how to in the near future on pelt quivers in detail.
Heres a before...
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab246/yornoc/empfox001.jpg)
After
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab246/yornoc/misc6-20-12300.jpg) (http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab246/yornoc/misc6-20-12292.jpg) (http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab246/yornoc/misc6-20-12293.jpg) (http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab246/yornoc/misc6-20-12295.jpg)
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab246/yornoc/foxandburrs002.jpg) (http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab246/yornoc/foxandburrs007.jpg) (http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab246/yornoc/foxandburrs004.jpg)
That's very cool!
That is beautiful! The coolest quiver I've seen. Awesome job David! Glad to hear you're feeling better too.
:clapper: :clapper: :clapper:
:wavey:
Whoops, double post....
Anybody interested in the build along? I could do a couple, a small throated animal like a fisher or otter and bigger like coyote...?
Whatta ya think? Any other skins you'd like to see done instead? I've done most species...
I need one of those! Awesome job. My neighborhood foxes I used to enjoy are now in trouble.
A build-a-long would be great. I hope to acquire a pelt this season to make a quiver out of.
I would be super interested in the build a long. That is a fantastic job, one of the coolest I have ever seen quite frankly.
great looking quiver :clapper:
How bout a skunk build along. Id like one
Dude that's impressive!
Well done!!!
that is absolutely stunning. i have a great soft tanned bobcat that i killed this year, and i've debated about leaving it as a small rug or making it a quiver. that quiver makes the decision MUCH harder for me!
wow great job!!!!! i would love to see a build along :bigsmyl: :bigsmyl:
Nice!!!
Absolutely beautiful work! A build along would definately be appreciated.
QuoteOriginally posted by YORNOC:
Whoops, double post....
Anybody interested in the build along? I could do a couple, a small throated animal like a fisher or otter and bigger like coyote...?
Whatta ya think? Any other skins you'd like to see done instead? I've done most species...
The fox looks great! Seeing as I have a tanned skin from a big male otter,I'd vote for an otter build along.
Heres a couple of old photos from my catalog...1988 I think?
Otter, skunk (head is too small for arrows so modification is necessary) bobcat that people were mentioning.
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab246/yornoc/aaa2012003.jpg) (http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab246/yornoc/aaa2012002.jpg)
That quiver is SWEET! I'd love to see a build along. Coyote would be my critter of choice.
What a beauty!!!! Your dedication is impressive!
YOUTNOC, it seems that you don't need 2 hands! That is really nice work.
Thats beautiful David! :notworthy: :notworthy:
glad to see you getting back at it! God Bless you!
I remember working on projects when I was a kid, using a hand drill and holding the shell or other piece with my toes. I am not so limber now that I stopped biting my toenails.
Your quivers show attention to detail and respect for the animal. You have put a smile on my face through your craftsmanship and perseverence. You have overcome many obstacles and the result is pure excellence.
Killdeer :wavey:
Those are some great examples of craftsmanship sir! I'd sure like to see how it's done...
Beautiful! I got some work for you when you are ready :)
AWESOMEEEE quiver :thumbsup: Would love to see a build along :archer:
Oh man I want one of those
Very nice
I would love a build along or two! That looks absolutely fantastic!
Travis
Really nice work I am impressed. Would love to see how to make one of these.
That is cool!!
Build along , Please has been on my want to do list!
That is sweet! :thumbsup: I'd like to see a tutorial no matter what hide is used, that is talent right there!
Absolutely the nicest quivers I've seen.
Im usually not crazy bout fox quivers but that one made me crazy. I like what you do with the head. Ive got 2 fisher, one is a golden phase female and one a big black male that Im thinking about having one made from. You do some fantastical work bud.
I never knew how much I needed one of these until now. Build along would be awesome, any critter type
Nice work! Yes, build along please. Thinking about a coyote one in future.
I see a lot of impressive projects on here that are done by the guys and gals of the Gang, and we are all truly Blessed to have such artisans among us. Well done my friend! :thumbsup:
Super nice work! Look's great :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
That's beautiful, I didn't know there were quivers like that. Great job. Heal up fast. Cheers
Thanks everyone, I just need a bit more time to heal up and I'll get the build along going.
Awesome looking quiver. Very well done.
:thumbsup: :clapper: :clapper:
Wow!, that's the best looking quiver I've seen made out of a pelt. :thumbsup: :clapper:
Impressive.Great Job
Dave,
Nice quiver job.Hope you are feeling better by the day.
Very nice...I like the antler latch on the bag.
I would LOVE to see a build along. I have a fox pelt and thought I'd give it a try...a vid tutorial would help me out tremendously....
You done good
QuoteOriginally posted by Grizzbear:
How bout a skunk build along. Id like one
X2. Will
That is cool, and a huge fox! Pretty impressive for a one -handed job!