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Family Quiver build a long..PIC HEAVY

Started by frassettor, March 13, 2011, 03:02:00 PM

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frassettor

I realize there have been similiar threads in the past regarding homemade quivers, but this really took a group effort to get this one done.
My wife whos heavy into quilting really saved me on this one. I wanted to make my daughter "lilsqurreltracker" a quiver so she has one for when she heads out to the woods hunting for the first time with dad this year. So why not make it a build a long  :thumbsup:  

I have just about $15.00 wrapped up in materials for 1 quiver. You will need 4" thin walled PVC, nylon strap, 2 bolts and 2 washers, 2 end caps, styrafoam, spray adheasive, Fabric ( aprox 1/2 yard), and silicone calk.  

Things you will need...


Step #1, Cut PVC to length, put on cap ( no glue), and drill hole for bolts aprox 1" from cap on both ends


Step #2,Cut fabric to width you need. Be sure not to put fabric all the way to the ends of the PVC, or the caps will not slide on. I  drew a line to where  the caps slide on the tube so I know how wide to cut the fabric.  



Step #3 Line up the fabric where its suppose to go on  the PVC.  Do NOT GLUE, just tape the ends to the PVC first and line everything up.
 

Step #4 Unroll, but leave tape on so you can line everything up when its glued. Spray, and roll. This is seemed to be the hardest part. It helps having someone hold the ends while you roll it up.

"Everything's fine,just fine". Dad

frassettor

Step #5 Use a knife to punch through the fabric and into the hole you drilled earlier for the bolts/straps.
 


Step #6 Attatch nylon straps with bolts..
 
"Everything's fine,just fine". Dad

frassettor

Step #7 Trace a 6" circle on the fabric, cut, and glue cap to center of it..


"Everything's fine,just fine". Dad

frassettor

make cuts so it will fold down without wrinkles, glue....


"Everything's fine,just fine". Dad

frassettor

Step #8 cut 2" strips for side of the caps, glue..

"Everything's fine,just fine". Dad

frassettor

Step #9 Caulk over bolts inside quiver. I did this only as a precausion so the broadhead doesnt hit on the bolt and dull it taking it in and out of the quiver.
 
 
Add styrafoam to the caps,
"Everything's fine,just fine". Dad

frassettor

Step #10.. glu on bottom cap, and leave top cap unglued...Finally done

 
 
"Everything's fine,just fine". Dad

JParanee

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Wannabe1

Now that's quality family time well spent! Congrats and great job!   :thumbsup:    :clapper:
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59Alaskan

Good stuff!  Thank you.  I am going to try to make this happen in my house x3 later this spring.
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LONGSTYKES

Love It, Keep the girl shooting, great quiver. My Grand daughter loves too shoot. But can not seem to get enough. Other sports, soccer and B Ball.
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1oldbowguy

Now that is just nice, very nice.  Thanks for the idea.
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JJB

Very nice work.  Looks like a fun project.

snow leopard

that's just awesome, rick!! great build-a-long!
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knobby

Nice job by the Frassetto family. Ashley looks pretty proud of that new quiver. Glad to see the enthusiasm hasn't died, and what a great way to spend time together.


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