hill quivers

[Pat B]

I get some of my leather from a guy that comes to the Tenn Classic. Also from a NC company called Jack White Leathers. There are lots of reputable companies online including Crazy Crow and Moscow Hide and Fur and others. It's nice to be able to touch the leather so you know just what you are getting.

[Gil Verwey]

I buy from  Tandy or Springfield Leather Co. I've had good luck with both. It's best if you can view it before buying if possible.

I buy from Springfield Leather also. Very helpful and quality stuff. I may have to give making a Hill quiver a try.

[soap creek]

Maclean my nearest leather supplier is in Des Moines around 100mi for me as well. I like looking over the leather if possible, so we make the trip every so often. I've ordered it from Springfield many times with good results. You can call them and tell them what you're looking for.

[Maclean]

Maclean my nearest leather supplier is in Des Moines around 100mi for me as well. I like looking over the leather if possible, so we make the trip every so often. I've ordered it from Springfield many times with good results. You can call them and tell them what you're looking for.

All of my leather projects so far have been small. After seeing the quivers you guys are making has piqued my interest in larger projects. But it's a whole order of magnitude different.

Any good resources out there for this type of leather work, covering the basics of leather type and specialized tools, etc.?

[Pat B]

I'd say 4oz to 6oz leather, oil tanned, latigo or other softer leather. It's good to be able to feel the leather to be sure it is the consistency and texture you want. Most leather companies offer samples but generally at a cost.
 As far as tools a rotary hole punch and a razor knife will do what you need for a Hill style quiver.
I make a pattern from poster board so I can make adjustments before you cut into the leather.
 When I get a hide or half hide I cut a straight edge along the back and cut shoulder straps and gussets along this straight edge. Down the center of the back is the strongest most consistent part of the hide
Remember that hides stretch across the hide and have less stretch lengthwise so set up your pattern to deal with these qualities.

[Maclean]

Thanks for the input Pat.

[ny state land]

David Miller has directions in his short paperback book.  Also Rob D from this site has a build along as well in the how to section.

[Maclean]

Thanks Stacy

[ny state land]

Where do you guys get your lacing from and is it a certain size/Strength? Also it looks like a side is about 22-24SF. Would that make two quivers?

[5deer]

 

[Pat B]

That should be plenty of leather for at least 2 Hill style quivers. Be sure to cut the straps from along the back of the side the thickest and straightest part of a side. I cut a straight edge along the back then cut as many straps as needed then take the quiver bodies and the bottoms from the rest. Remember, hides stretch more across the hide than along the hide so position your pattern accordingly. If the hide isn't too thick you can cut lacing from there also. A stripping gauge, a simple, adjustable wooden device with a single edge razor makes this pretty easy. It can be ordered from any leather supply co. Indian tanned or other types of lacing lacing can also be bought from there.

[durp]

For lacing I go to my local feed and farm store and buy leather boot laces.

[soap creek]

The quivers I make takes a 19 x 24 piece.  Kodiak lace from Tandy is very good.  It's 5/32in  a lot tougher and easier to work with than 1/8 in more expensive but worth it.  Nate Steen turned me on to 5/32in. Pretty good stuff. You can usually get two quivers from a double shoulder hide, as long as they're free of defects.

[Pat B]

Brands and range marks can add a lot of character to your leather projects.