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Title: Realistic goal?
Post by: Pipefish on November 12, 2011, 02:03:00 PM

I'm holding off on buying an armguard and quiver, as I hope to make them from the hide of my first deer.

Does anyone have experience with such projects? And what method did you use to condition the hide properly?

I'd love to see some pics of your own creations!

Dan

Title: Re: Realistic goal?
Post by: Rob DiStefano on November 12, 2011, 02:34:00 PM

check the 'how to - resources' forum!  lotsa good stuff there, for sure.  :thumbsup:

how are you currently protecting your wrist and carrying your arras?

Title: Re: Realistic goal?
Post by: jsweka on November 12, 2011, 07:39:00 PM

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Originally posted by Rob DiStefano:

how are you currently protecting your wrist and carrying your arras?

I was thinking the same thing.

Title: Re: Realistic goal?
Post by: lpcjon2 on November 12, 2011, 07:41:00 PM

Duct tape and your back pocket I assume. But please do tell.

Title: Re: Realistic goal?
Post by: Pipefish on November 12, 2011, 11:03:00 PM

Long sleeves and a practice quiver that hangs from the belt I  picked up for 4$.
Off to the "how to's", thanks!

Title: Re: Realistic goal?
Post by: straitera on November 13, 2011, 01:01:00 PM

Lofty goal Pip. Way to go! Armguards & gloves are easy. E-mail for directions.

Title: Re: Realistic goal?
Post by: Pat B on November 13, 2011, 01:46:00 PM

Deer hide is too thin to make a decent arm guard unless you laminate it to stiffer leather. You can make a nice Plains style quiver but the hide should be tanned. You can probably get a tanning kit from Tandy's Leather Company or other sources.