I don't really care if it changes the looks of the quiver. I want it to work. The looks are a way distant second...maybe even third.

That said, the quiver is pretty quiet as is. It is still kind of stiff, but it does collapse fairly well. I switched it to a single strap, which will allow me to swing it under my arm out of the way more easily. I can't quite get the angle on my back right yet. I think I may need to move the lower strap attachment higher to tilt it toward my shoulder more. It's a little too upright now. For this weekend, it will be mostly just a way to get my arrows to the stand, so for that it will work. Where my son has my stand set up, I have a pretty open route, so it will work.

I think, after doing lots of research, I want to make a Hill style quiver. I'm thinking of using 5-6 oz. cowhide. Does that sound about right? I want it pretty soft, I think.

I did some modifying on the Bear quiver. I added a ring to the top strap and dropped the harness system in favor of a single strap. Then I treated the leather with Sno-Seal, a beeswax based leather treatment. It's not recommended for suede because 1) it changes the color (yup) and 2) it flattens the nap. I happen to like both changes. It also softens and waterproofs the leather. I'm getting it close to ready for the woods, I hope.

Here are some after pictures. Sorry they are a little blurry...still learning how to use the new phone/camera. As you can see in the bottom shot, it is much softer now. Hopefully it will conform to my back better now. The Sno-seal gives it almost a smooth leather finish, which is what I would have preferred anyway.

Looks like you're getting there.  

Yep. It does look good.

Hey---I was going to say sno-seal but I knew it would change the color.  I have used that stuff on my boots for years and it works absolutely great.

I like the looks of the rig you are developing---I am tempted to try the same thing just for the heck of it---never thought those suede things would appeal to me--but that new look is good and the price is right too.

Joe

I received the back quiver that Bud B. built for me this morning.

Woohoo!

I hope to have a video up before long of me using it.






Thank you so very much Bud!

God bless,Mudd

Now that is an attractive quiver Mudd!  What really helps it stand out is that studly young buck ya got modeling it.      :eek:    

Good ta see your smiling face........thanks for sharing. It truly is a fine looking quiver. Look forward to the video.

QuoteOriginally posted by Mudd:
I received the back quiver that Bud B. built for me this morning.

Woohoo!

I hope to have a video up before long of me using it.

 

Thank you so very much Bud!

God bless,Mudd

Mudd I like that quiver. Not sure of Bud is there link? How much I'm interested
Thanks

Bud is a member here but not someone who builds quivers to sell.

Just an awesome guy who came to my aid.

God bless,Mudd

Great looking quiver there Mudd. Not so sure about the shorts though.  

I was going to say the same thing....Mudd get some pants.....  

QuoteOriginally posted by RkyMtn Joe:
Hey---I was going to say sno-seal but I knew it would change the color.  I have used that stuff on my boots for years and it works absolutely great.

I like the looks of the rig you are developing---I am tempted to try the same thing just for the heck of it---never thought those suede things would appeal to me--but that new look is good and the price is right too.

Joe

Thanks. I was putting snoseal on my boots for this weekend and thought "what the heck." It came out pretty good. It's still a little tacky...I don't notice tjat on my boots, but then I don't carry them around on my back either, lol. I think it will be fine  in a few days though.

can you reach your hand back and get an arrow out quickly thats what its all about i have problems doing that with my range of motion looks good i think backquivers are functional if you can just miss your animal yopu can often get another shot if you can get it on the string agreat advantage i think

Russ your worrying to much ! Doesn't matter how you get them new wood arrows to the woods . It's how accurate you cast ONE !  The quiver looks GREAT .

Yeah---Ithink that "tacky" feeling will disappear in a while---like you said, it disappears on my boots.  Good job there---looks really good and seems to be working good for you.

Joe

So far so good. I like it. No shots at anything yet, but the quiver works fine. The tacky feel. is pretty much gone. I think this is going to work out.

I am making this one work.



Thank you again Bud.

God bless,Mudd