Side Quiver Build-along (*Finished*)

[Cameroo]

Well I got some time this afternoon to get some more done.  I finished stitching the accent pieces on (my least favorite part of the job).




Then I started wondering about how I was going to attach the strap.  I decided on using these rings I had, but had to do a bit of carving to countersink it into the leather, because otherwise the screw posts I wanted to use instead of rivets would have been too short.



I got the ring put in and added another screw post to help hold it together.



For the other end of the strap, I stitched a short piece of the strap to the bottom of the side opening.  At this piont, I cut a 1/2 inch wide strip of latigo and glued it around the inside circumference of the hole in the bottom.  This will keep the bottom from falling out when it's inserted.  I held it in place with a measuring cup that just happened to be the right diameter while it dried.



Next I took a 3/4" latigo strap, rounded the ends and beveled the edges, punched some holes, and attached to the quiver with a couple more screw posts.  I love these things - much more easy to remove than rivets

And that's where it's at.  Still gotta put a bottom in, but that won't take long.

[Lee Slikkers]

Plain & simple dude...you ROCK~

[razorbak]

looks good bud..when layed flat...reminds me of a tapestry I seen in Germany in a museum when I lived there....coming out real nice..gonna do the bottom like we discuss..didnt see the retaining strip inside of the leather to hold the plug...either way..your  gonna make  that look  ;)sweet

[HoBow]

You are doing a great job!

[Cameroo]

Thanks guys 

Got this sucker finished up today.  Last night I set the bottom end on a piece of paper and traced inside the bottom opening to make a pattern for the bottom.  I added about 1/8" around the outside of the pattern so that when I put it in, the bottom would sit on top the strip of leather I glued in before.  I transfered the pattern onto a piece of 2x4 that I ripped about 3/8 thick on the tablesaw and roughed it out, and finished sanding on the belt sander.  This took a bit of back-and-forth to get the right fit because I wanted it to fit tight.  After that was done I cut a piece of latigo the same size and glued it on, letting it dry overnight.  I cut a piece of foam (about 1/2 inch thick) slightly oversized again, so that it was a friction fit.


Here's a close up of the bottom.


And one last picture to show how it ballances.  It sits real nice on the shoulder.  When I first started this I was going to make a harness that could be used to make it a back quiver as well, but I prefer a side quiver anyway, and will probably use a bow quiver when hunting, so this is good enough.

Thanks for following along.

[ErictheViking]

Incredibly nice Cameroo, looks alot nicer than the ones for sale for $135-.150 on the archery stores. 

[razorbak]

did awesome Cam...came out perfect ....on the glued strip...you might want to stitch it...over time the glue will wear from removal of insert and such

[Cameroo]

Thanks Erik, that's what I was going for

Thanks Art, I might have to do that.  There just happens to be a groove carved there anyway   My fingers just needed a break from pulling threads though, got a few cuts in the process!

If anyone would like a pattern, I could probably scan it in sections and email it.  Just send me a P.M.

[uwe]

Cool quiver! I agree with Eric the Viking.
Regards Uwe

[uwe]

Cool quiver! I agree with Eric the Viking.
Regards Uwe

[medicinewheel]

Great work!

[razorbak]

Cam....I still like it alot....jusr AWESOME

[Young Bowyer]

I love this! PM Sent! 

[Young Bowyer]

Just got the email! Thanks man! This will truly rock the my friends worlds 

[gstoneberg]

Cam, you really do great work.  Very nice.

George