Primitive Archer

Main Discussion Area => Arrows => Topic started by: Oakenshield on July 27, 2015, 12:23:37 am

Title: Birch Bark Quiver and Arrows just finished up
Post by: Oakenshield on July 27, 2015, 12:23:37 am

Hey guys, this is my first quiver and first three truly primitive arrows. When i found the birch tree i was without a knife, so naturally, i beat it off the tree with a rock. got home and cut 'er up nice and fashioned a circular bottom from more of the tree bark. After some slits where cut for the leather and holes where punched for the stitching i put it all together with an old sinew bowstring. The arrows are Echo Archery Douglas fir shafts, with turkey feathers, and hand knapped points made by your'es truly. All fasted together with deer leg sinew, homemade pine pitch glue, and egg yolk/charcoal paint. I had just as much fun making these as any bow, gotta love it.

Title: Re: Birch Bark Quiver and Arrows just finished up
Post by: Spotted Dog on July 27, 2015, 12:40:58 am

Now that is nice. If you put some buckskin around the opening it will make it quieter in the woods.

Title: Re: Birch Bark Quiver and Arrows just finished up
Post by: half eye on July 27, 2015, 09:06:30 am

That set-up will do nicely....well done
rich

Title: Re: Birch Bark Quiver and Arrows just finished up
Post by: Danzn Bar on July 27, 2015, 05:27:40 pm

I really like that combo...............
DBar

Title: Re: Birch Bark Quiver and Arrows just finished up
Post by: Del the cat on July 28, 2015, 05:19:41 am

Really cool 8)
Del

Title: Re: Birch Bark Quiver and Arrows just finished up
Post by: Trapper Rob on July 28, 2015, 10:21:21 pm

Sweet

Title: Re: Birch Bark Quiver and Arrows just finished up
Post by: Oakenshield on July 29, 2015, 12:29:34 am

Thanks guys! I'm sure she could use some TLC but i like the rustic primitive look.

Title: Re: Birch Bark Quiver and Arrows just finished up
Post by: Marc St Louis on July 29, 2015, 09:46:38 am

Very nice.  I've made quite a few Birch bark quivers over the years.  They can serve double purpose as a drum if need be   :).  You can put some Moss inside to dampen the noise a bit though