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Title: Hill style quiver
Post by: Tom L on October 19, 2012, 09:14:00 PM
I'm planning a Elk hunt for 2013 if God wills and I'm going to order a new bow. A Howard Hill Big 5 I had one years ago it was to heavy and instead of letting Craig to take some weight off I sold it and I've missed it ever sense. Anyway I want a Hill style back quiver and thought someone could tell me who makes a good Hill style back quiver.

Thanks.
Tom
Title: Re: Hill style quiver
Post by: khardrunner on October 19, 2012, 09:22:00 PM
Nate Steen, HH archery, Mike's archery leather... those seem to be the top 3
Title: Re: Hill style quiver
Post by: longbow guy on October 20, 2012, 07:42:00 AM
david milller ,  (miller longbows) makes a great hill style back quiver. good heavy leather, built for the long haul!!
Title: Re: Hill style quiver
Post by: Bud B. on October 20, 2012, 07:47:00 AM
You can also try making one yourself. A sharp razor knife and a hole punch is about all you need for tools.

http://www.tradgang.com/backquiver/
(http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f94/Equismith/quiver008.jpg) (http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f94/Equismith/quiver009.jpg)
Title: Re: Hill style quiver
Post by: Rick Butler on October 20, 2012, 08:45:00 AM
Bud, what weight leather do yoou use for the body and is it Veg. tanned?
Title: Re: Hill style quiver
Post by: Bud B. on October 20, 2012, 11:27:00 AM
6-7oz and yes, veg tanned with olive oil rubbed in (Scott Teaschner tip) and Fiebing's Aussie conditioner as a follow-up. I just made it last week and it's still soaking in the conditioner. It's now darker than this photo, but not by much.

I used Rob's pattern and made a few personal adjustments, like the 3" fold over. This piece was 26" tall with a 20" wide top and a 19" wide bottom. I used Dave Mitchell's advice on the bottom strap portion for the heavy lace quick strap adjustment.

The bottom piece is 6-7oz with a heavier piece of saddle skirting (10-11 oz) cut to fit snuggly in the bottom of the quiver for durability from peircing broadhead points.
Title: Re: Hill style quiver
Post by: T-D on October 20, 2012, 12:45:00 PM
Buds quivers are great. I am planning on buying some leather and begging Bud to assist me with my quiver build. Just a heads up brother Bud.   :D
Title: Re: Hill style quiver
Post by: Shakes.602 on October 20, 2012, 10:49:00 PM
Looks Great Bud!!  :thumbsup:   Fine Workmanship!! A Build-Along would be Awsome to see!! hint hint hint  :goldtooth:
Title: Re: Hill style quiver
Post by: arrow flynn on October 21, 2012, 12:38:00 AM
I saw a film w art young an old one 1920s he had a back quiver positioned more off his rear deltoid. And he whipped out the second arrow quickly. Which showed the real value of ashoulder quiver.