Back Quiver users

[Cromm]

Great looking work. Can you show us how it looks on? Does it sit on your back in the middle and you pull the arrows out the top not to the left or right side??

[Bud B.]

Originally posted by Cromm:
Great looking work. Can you show us how it looks on? Does it sit on your back in the middle and you pull the arrows out the top not to the left or right side??

Center right behind the head. Putting them back is relatively easy too. With little practice and repetitive shooting it should be second nature before too long.

[straitera]

Bad boy quiver there. Excellent choice adding the fur collar! Get it greased up & suptle & you might go back to one strap. I used 2 straps for a good while too. Great work!

[jarhead_hunter]

Excellent work Bud.

Charles.

[Jethro21]

That looks great. What is the fur on there and did you glue it or stitch it on?

[Gen273]

Bud,
you did a nice job!!! it is a good looking quiver!

[Bud B.]

Originally posted by Jethro21:
That looks great. What is the fur on there and did you glue it or stitch it on?

Thanks again all for the comments.

The fur is glued on. The mink leather is so fine it would barely hold the stitching to itself. I sewed the two short ends together and made a "tube" of the leather then turned it inside out (fur inside) and then slid the "tube" into the quiver then folded it over like folding a sock top down over your ankle. (Not that I do that     :D     )

I still have to oil up the leather some more. It is soaking up alot of lanolin and silicone. Fiebing's Spray on saddle oil.

I may get some mink oil and rub it into the leather also.

Edited to add:

Going back to my lack of flexibility....this center type back quiver seems ideal for my limitations. I didn't have any problems reaching all the arrows that were in the quiver. I still need to add a divider or two inside the mouth to keep BH tipped arrows and FP arrows apart when I do go hunting. Another thing I liked was that the centered quiver keeps the arrows behind my head and it was easier to maneuver through the pine trees where the 3d shoot was set up. My hunting location is very similar in trees and layout as where the 3D shoot was. In fact, the club we shot at was only about 10 miles from where I hunt.

I like the freedom a back quiver gives for the bow too. I really can't see myself going to the cross style wearing of the quiver again.

This was a good learning process for me and I appreciate the tips all.

[Tox]

Very nice, Looks great. I decided I wanted to try a back quiver this year and just finished mine. It's going to take some getting used to, I don't bend like I used to.

[tradshooter]

Nice job! Your hand stitching is excellent. Did you stitch with synthetic sinew or nylon thread? Once it gets used and softens, it will fit your back better. You should be proud, you did a really great job.

[Bud B.]

Originally posted by tradshooter:
Nice job! Your hand stitching is excellent. Did you stitch with synthetic sinew or nylon thread? Once it gets used and softens, it will fit your back better. You should be proud, you did a really great job.

Synthetic sinew. I applied a liberal coat of neatsfoot oil last night. The leather soaked it up promptly.

Tox, I had reach issues with the slant wearing of the quiver. The centered double strap is my answer. Could be for you too.

[Tox]

Gonna try the over the shoulder for a while but may make the next one centered.

[Bud B.]

Originally posted by broketooth:
nice job on the quiver bud. how heavy is the leather. do you plan on using a leather dye on it. what did you use for the stitching, im really curious about the stitch material. i like your design. im lookin to do one myself but center of the back/ backpack style if ya will. anyhow it looks great. ruddy

Ruddy,

I just read over this thread and realized I han't answerred your questions. Sorry.

I'm not sure of the oz size of the leather as in 5/6oz or 6/7oz thick leather. It was about 1/4" thick and I mean it's thick. I think the rest of your questions might have been answered in other posts. I apologize for overlooking your questions.

If you need help with a leather supplier I can help you with getting some if you're interested. I go by that shop about once every week or two. I just went there last Tuesday. I had to try to keep my eyes off the scrap box....another piece of leather was calling my name and I really don't need any more leather at the moment.

[jefffunff]

Great Job!!