Leather and Backqiver

[Caleb the bow breaker]

Hey all,

Been thinking about building a backquiver.  This will be my first time and am looking for a little advice on where to buy supplies and patterns and things that newbies should watch out for.  

Caleb

[Marvin M.]

There are lots of instructions on the web for building them Rob DiStafano (not sure about the spelling) has a good basic pattern that I used to make my first one.

If you e-mail me I'll tell you another place to get supplies and a pattern, but they aren't a sponsor so I won't mention them.

Also, the Traditional Bowyers Bible has a pattern for a Plains Quiver that works pretty well.  I made one of those also and it can be adapted to use on your back.

Marvin

[DesertDude]

I will help in any way I can.  If you do a search on back quivers  you can see some of my work.  You can call me at 760-815-2586 after 6:00pm calif time and I'll give you all the information I can.     Mark

[insttech1]

I have a semi-kit-style listed in the classifieds right now that I'll ship ya for $25.  I started it a long time ago, but don't use them...

It is unfinished, and would make a pretty decent starter project...

If you're interested, send me a PM.  It's pretty heavy, quality leather, and I can send you some pic's.

Take Care,
Marc

[pjsnell]

I'll second the how-to by Mr. DiStefano.  Here's a link:

http://www.tradgang.com/backquiver/

I have found that most of the back quivers for sale, are variants of this pattern.  I have made several back quivers, and this one is my favorite.  I would suggest that you look for 5-7 oz leather.  I personally use oiled utiliy grade leather (like latigo but much cheaper).  Vegetable tanned leather can work, but I find it too stiff.

Pete

[Terry Green]

I have on of Rob's quivers I bought pre Trad Gang......and its a good design.

[ringo64]

make one out of card board that you feel good with and then use that as a pattern.  you will get exactly what you want, size and shape, and will have done it all by yourself.  you will get a much closer feel for the materials and process by making a few mistakes and by having to figure out some of the things yourself.  i know that you are asking about a back quiver, but here is a belt quiver that i made by that process. the fastener is a coyote tooth that i found when i was out walking in the woods.