Realistic goal?

[Pipefish]

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

[Rob DiStefano]

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

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

[jsweka]

Originally posted by Rob DiStefano:

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

I was thinking the same thing.

[lpcjon2]

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

[Pipefish]

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

[straitera]

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

[Pat B]

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.