Got into leather about 6 or 7 months ago, I enjoy it now that I've spent a lot of $$$ getting the correct tools. I want to attempt to make a nice back quiver, but first I'm just going to stick to a simple pocket style quiver.
Any one else made their own? Also, with any tooling; thats my main attraction to leather work.
Thanks guys
I am not a lether guy!
Thaer are several here who do amazing work though. I bet a few will chime in.
Good luck in your endeavor.
Bisch
I would call some of the leather people here artists instead of crafters
I posted this latest make in the epic HH thread.
It now has a few coats of Lexol and olive oil and I have shot with it. It's breaking in nicely. I'll try to get a recent pic of it now that it' darker with the treatments.
I love dabbling in leatherwork. Not so much the tooling part though but I still do some.
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Got it finished.
Strap sewn.
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In the dry
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Soaked in warm water for forming
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Taking some back bend shape
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Beside my last quiver build for size comparison. Now to let it dry and then fine tune.
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I've done some quivers, knife sheaths, arm guards, and holsters, but mine are pretty utilitarian...no decorations. I wouldn't mind trying the tooling if I only had a few less irons already in the fire.
C'mon edge....we need to see some of your handiwork :)
i made hip quivers!
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Way to go Chad :thumbsup:
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Here are a couple ive done
I've been playing with some side quivers, I just made my first 2 knife sheaths....
Check out Scott Teaschner's stuff, He does amazing work!
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I do. I do lots of tooling, stamping and carving. I've done several arm guards, a few knife sheaths, some iPhone cases and a few wallets. I plan on getting a side business going soon and selling some things.
Basket weave tooling looks soooo nice....but it's a PAIN to do.
Those quivers look real nice!
I've been making back quivers for probably 20 years. They are basic, no frills, just the right stiffness and length. It was one of those things I started messing around with because I didn't have the money to buy one.
I've never sold one, I just give them away to friends and family when they get started in traditional archery. My way of giving something back.
I work at a truck body and trailer plant. The engineers have a really cool laser engraver for making VIN plates. We started burning out some nice armguards with it, then stitch on antler buttons and add stretch lace. I just made one for my buddy who is a plumber. It has crossed pipe wrenches engraved on it. Saaweeet! And just like the quivers, I just give them away. Heck, I'm making them at work! :)
Here's an arm guard I carved with the western floral pattern. Arm Guard (https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10200840962131820&set=a.10200840943531355.1073741825.1397005563&type=3&theater)
And a knife sheath.
Knife Sheath (https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10200870797317681&set=a.10200840943531355.1073741825.1397005563&type=3&permPage=1)
Not sure how to post pics, I do have a little work to share. Nothing I feel to compare to the work on here though! Great stuff, I personally like the "floral" art. I want to specialize in the outdoors stuff like sheaths, arm guards, quivers, etc. I'm pretty descent at tooling, The hand stitching is definatly a learning curve though. Hand lacing I have done pretty good as well.
I'm no pro at either but I started making simple sheaths for my knives. It's alot of fun.
Benjy, where did you get that black handled knife? It looks like a helle blade I made years ago. Mike
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Nice looking work guys.
-Jay
Bodork, Your knives are just nuts. Amazing work. Your sheath work is just as good.
Here are a few quivers and such I've done. Nothing fancy, but they were fun to make and a joy to use.
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(http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae321/isaacscr/Arrows%20and%20Quivers/Bag-Quiver-5.jpg)
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(http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae321/isaacscr/Knives%20and%20Metalwork/BrutedeForge5.jpg)
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Wow,y'all have some serious talent.
I tried to add this to the other post, but image limit was reached.
Finished and oiled
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Just curious, what is the best way to learn leather work, tooling particularly, for someone that knows absolutely nothing about it ?
Tandy Leather beginner's kit. Some Al Stohlman books are good to have on hand...also at Tandy.
Try Youtube as well.
"Originally posted by Bodork:
I'm no pro at either but I started making simple sheaths for my knives. It's alot of fun.
Benjy, where did you get that black handled knife? It looks like a helle blade I made years ago. Mike "
I believe I got that from Rastaman a few years ago. It is a Helle blade. It has some file work on the back edge.
i have done a few quivers in my time and all hand sewing done and then burn some sort of animal on to it or put beads on em etc etc. all good fun :thumbsup:
Benjy, like this?
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you all have amazing talent. I can only dream to make something 1/4 as beautiful and functional.
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That is it! I sent you a pm...
I pick up old leather items at thrift stores and make them into quivers, sheaths, etc. I like the wethered look of used leather.