First, I have to give credit where credit is due. I turned to the "How To" forum and got a pattern from Rob's thread (on page 2 of the How To)
This is my first quiver build so bear with me.
I modified the measurements a bit. I went 16" at the top and 15" on the bottom. I added an inch to the depth coming in right at 24". I shoot 30" inch nock to bop arrows...add a big two blade and my arrows get pretty long.
Also, I used artificial sinew so I made my hole spacing closer. I made it consistent at 1/2" for everything (except the strap).
Materials/Tools I bought:
half a small tanned cow hide $65
needles $3
artificial sinew $4
leather lace $5
leather punch set $6
(this is enough for 3 quivers and lots of tabs)
Materials/Tools I had:
box cutter
two by four and cardboard (for punching holes)
leather conditioner
ruler and tape measure
Getting Started:
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One corner had a brand and markings so I opted to include them for some cool patina.
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Here's the piece all cut out. I will cut the bottom and the strap later. Want to get this piece punched, conditioned, and sewn up before I go any further.
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Looks cool so far! Can't wait to see the rest.
I measured my holes (as shown in Rob's pattern that I mentioned above). Now I'm starting to punch. I used the smallest punch and a small two by four. The wood is softer than a regular hammer and it worked nicely. I don't do enough leather work to justify buying one of the more expensive hammers at the leather shop.
My edges weren't perfectly straight but it was easy to clean them up before sowing.
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A close up
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Here it is with all holes punched.
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I will be watching this
I had some Sno-Seal left over from conditioning my Arrow Moccasins so I cleaned up the leather. I did the same with the bottom piece and the strap before sowing them on.
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In the pic above you can get a good visual on the brand. I thought it was cool.
Here's the worst part. I know how to sew, but I don't like it. I think the most important part was to make sure you start with enough artificial sinew. Although, you could start up again midway if you ran out, I wanted to do it all in one fell swoop. I measured ten quiver lengths and that was plenty of sinew. It makes for a lot material to pull through each hole, but it all worked out ok.
Getting started
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An hour and a half later.
The bottom of the pic is actually the top of the quiver. I started at the bottom, but took this pic from the wrong end.
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Here's the opposite side.
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Now for the top
I threaded all the way around and then did a 180 coming back to the starting point.
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-haZBC008F2Q/UdSps9JV9TI/AAAAAAAAEDo/_DIrfZPSKl4/s800/IMG_1314.JPG)
This leather was thick enough, but I wanted some extra security for the bottom. I decided I'd double up the leather for extra thickness.
I measured my bottom opening, and it was 1.5" tall and 6" wide. I cut my leather pieces and after marking and punching the first, I laid it on top of the second to mark holes in the exact same spots. That makes it easier to sew everything together.
In fact, I wish I had doubled my leather over in the very first pics and done the same thing. It would have made for easier sewing.
Anyway, back to the bottom. I rounded the corners and then started sewing. It was easier than I thought. One thing I did different was to double the sinew. I was only making one pass through each hole so I wanted extra strength.
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Next it was time for the strap. I decided on a two inch wide piece that was 36" long. I measured and punched holes just as I did before. The only difference is that I wanted the strap to be adjustable so I am using the leather lace instead of the sinew. This requires a larger punch tool (which is why I bought the kit).
Also, I conditioned this piece...just as I did with the other pieces.
Bottom of strap
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Top of strap
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It's starting to come together
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I wasn't sure exactly which angle I wanted the strap to attach to the quiver. By playing with the angles I could dictate how it would sit across my back and where the arrows would be in relation to the back of my head.
I decided on a steep angle. I let the lay of the leather help me with that. I wanted everything to lay nicely rather than be somewhat contorted.
Most back quivers seem to have the stitching facing out. I believe it's because when using thicker leather lace you would want the smooth side against your body.
Since my artificial sinew was so thin, and I wanted to show of the brand on the leather, I opted to put the lacing towards my body.
Here are few pics that show the angle.
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The one thing I didn't mention is how I punched the holes in the quiver body.
Once I laid strap out, I made a few pen marks determining where it should attach. I used a rolled up magazine inside the quiver to protect the opposite side when I was punching holes.
Here is the finished product. These arrows don't have any points (not broadheads or field points) so they'd stick up higher when actually using the quiver.
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Nice job!!!
Nice work Jeff....and you're right, the branding is cool! :thumbsup:
I chickened out on my own build and have a friend building one for me. :archer:
Thank you for showing off this build. I am going to make 2 youth quivers for my kids and this is just what I needed to get me going and just go for it...Thanks
Nice quiver.
Bet you can't build just one ;)
QuoteOriginally posted by Bud B.:
Nice quiver.
Bet you can't build just one ;)
That's exactly what I was skeered of Bud. Kinda like wood arra's 'n bowstringz.....always knowing you can do it better. It just never ends....unless you decide not to get started. :laughing:
Good job Jeff should go good with the new Super D
QuoteOriginally posted by SAVIOUR68:
Good job Jeff should go good with the new Super D
Now if only I could just shoot as well as Hill
That is some nice work!
That's sweet! :thumbsup:
Good job Jeff
:notworthy:
Good looking quiver Jeff!!!
Nice job. I used to build quivers and sell them on ====. Makes me want to make some more. I had a terrible time getting heavy soft leather though.
I like that brand. One thing you may want to do on the next one is add a strap that comes around and hooks onto the other one. It keeps the quiver from shifting around. Espcially if you are chasing elk. (Grin) Looks great and much better than having one on the bow IMHO.
God bless, Steve
looks great...motivates me to make my own
Great looking quiver, thank for sharing.
Excellent work! :thumbsup:
I was looking at making a quiver as well! You have done a good job on the build and also keeping the brand in place for a uninique finish. What weight leather did you use? So it will form to your back . And what will you change when the next one hits the production table? Thanks Ken
QuoteOriginally posted by Maxx Black:
I was looking at making a quiver as well! You have done a good job on the build and also keeping the brand in place for a uninique finish. What weight leather did you use? So it will form to your back . And what will you change when the next one hits the production table? Thanks Ken
I don't know the leather weight. I went to my local Tandy Leather store and put my hands on all their leather. This happened to feel soft enough and durable enough (while also being the cheapest tanned hide I could find).
I haven't taken it in the field yet, but one thing I will probably change is the strap placement. I think moving the top of the strap further down from the edge will place the arrows just a little higher which would be nice.
Great job! Another home project to do, thanks :clapper: :clapper: :clapper:
Looks great! I really like the brand on it. Nice job.
AWESOMEEEE looking quiver Jeff :thumbsup:
You did a very nice Job.
:archer:
Very nice!
Glenn
Looks great !
Great Job
Wow, neat project!
:clapper: :clapper: :clapper: well done!!
QuoteOriginally posted by TxAg:
QuoteOriginally posted by Maxx Black:
I was looking at making a quiver as well! You have done a good job on the build and also keeping the brand in place for a uninique finish. What weight leather did you use? So it will form to your back . And what will you change when the next one hits the production table? Thanks Ken
I don't know the leather weight. I went to my local Tandy Leather store and put my hands on all their leather. This happened to feel soft enough and durable enough (while also being the cheapest tanned hide I could find).
I haven't taken it in the field yet, but one thing I will probably change is the strap placement. I think moving the top of the strap further down from the edge will place the arrows just a little higher which would be nice. [/b]
I went ahead and changed the strap placement today. Now I have a few extra holes in the quiver, but it's for functionality....not looks (at least that's what I'm telling myself)
I flip flopped sides, meaning I moved the top strap left of the stitching and the bottom strap right of the stitching. I also lowered the top strap about 2 inches. Works pretty good from whatI can tell wearing it around the back yard.
Nice work, thanks for sharing that.