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Title: Back quiver
Post by: wood carver 2 on October 27, 2015, 06:52:00 PM
My Nephew is getting into trad archery and I am building a bow for him. I was planning to build a quiver for him as well, but he asked for one that may be too much of a challenge for me as I have very limited leather working skills.
He would like a back quiver like the one carried by the ranger Aragorn from The Lord Of The Rings.
Does anyone here know where I can get a quiver like this at a reasonable price by Christmas?
I saw one on the auction site, but it was a cheap looking thing from China.
Dave.
Title: Re: Back quiver
Post by: Bud B. on October 27, 2015, 07:16:00 PM
Make one. They are pricey.

http://rasherquivers.com/custom-ranger-quiver/
Title: Re: Back quiver
Post by: Mr. fingers on October 27, 2015, 07:20:00 PM
Aragorn? Or Legolas?
Title: Re: Back quiver
Post by: 30coupe on October 27, 2015, 07:37:00 PM
It's an interesting design, but in practice with your bow buckled to the quiver it appears one would have to take the quiver off to remove the bow. I like my Hill style back quiver, but prefer my bow to be in my hand.
Title: Re: Back quiver
Post by: wood carver 2 on October 27, 2015, 08:04:00 PM
They certainly are pricey! Thanks for the info.
He was specific about it, Aragorn's quiver.
I think he just likes the look. I can't see him walking a 3D course with his bow strapped like that.
Dave.
Title: Re: Back quiver
Post by: Bud B. on October 27, 2015, 08:13:00 PM
Just make a skinnier Hill style. Then put some small buckled belts on it. Surf the thrift shops.

http://tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=138271#000000
Title: Re: Back quiver
Post by: wood carver 2 on October 27, 2015, 09:57:00 PM
Thanks!
Dave.
Title: Re: Back quiver
Post by: Mr. fingers on October 27, 2015, 11:05:00 PM
Don't know what happened
Title: Re: Back quiver
Post by: Rdefreitas on April 24, 2016, 10:40:00 AM
If still looking I've seen one done browsing etsy.
Title: Re: Back quiver
Post by: Longbow58 on April 24, 2016, 12:25:00 PM
I'm not the most skilled at everything but I try hard. Bud B's build along is great and made a few changes to suit me.
Title: Re: Back quiver
Post by: Rough Run on April 24, 2016, 12:42:00 PM
I will echo the Etsy.com site.  Search "back quiver" and you will find many craftsmen with detailed, impressive looking work.  And a wide range of prices.  You may find one there at a reasonable price, that you can add to, in order to achieve the desired look.  Could be less expensive than buying the rough materials, not to mention faster.
Title: Re: Back quiver
Post by: Longtoke on April 24, 2016, 03:41:00 PM
Not sure where you are with you build but I would consider buying a hill style back quiver from a sponsor her called Soapcreek.  He makes a very nice back quiver for a very nice price.
Title: Re: Back quiver
Post by: RJonesRCRV on April 24, 2016, 08:58:00 PM
Woodcarver, just follow Bud B's back quiver build along.  Its pretty easy to follow, and add the buckles like he recommended.  Im thinking about the same thing so I can carry a poncho or my jacket when it gets warmer later in the day.  I think he recommended a 6oz leather, go with that as 8oz leather was pretty stiff at the top fold over. You should be able to make one for under $60, mine was under $35 because customers at the local tack shop dont like the distressed water buffalo leather, so I got a good deal on it.