Author Topic: New stone age quiver, not totally ABO (Read 9761 times)

Dane · « **on:** March 28, 2010, 01:54:38 pm »

For the next one, I plan to do it ABO, with only stone tools and real sinew, but I wanted to put together a quiver based on the Otzi quiver as a test run. I made this from commercial buckskin, artificial sinew for sewing the quiver together, and maple sapling for the wooden rod. It was a straighforward and easy project, took maybe 6 - 8 hours all told yesterday, and used remaining bits of skin from other projects. Now, I have to field test it, but it hangs very comfortably, and I think it will be my go-to quiver.

The toggles for adjusting the shoulder strap was Andrew's design, and they work great, and was made from antler shed I found at a local pet store, as was the little antler button I made for closing the flap. Later, I'll probably protect the wooden rod with perhaps bear grease, and maybe think about staining the buckskin so it looks less commerical.

Dane

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square shooter · « **Reply #1 on:** March 28, 2010, 02:12:06 pm »

Great pics Dane. Really show the details. Seems the soft-looking skin would hold the
arrows togeather and help keep them quiet.
I'm also making one. Out of alagator skin. Almost finnished but swamped with chores.
Thanks! Great Job! Are ya gonna paint any designs on it?

Dane · « **Reply #2 on:** March 28, 2010, 06:13:21 pm »

Thanks, man. I have considered maybe a spiral design on the main flap, as the spiral seems to be a universal design, and was about the only design carved into some of the great neolithic monuments in Europe, like New Grange.

Thanks about the pictures. The dark table sets off the lighter skin nicely. I always struggle with taking good pictures for posting.

I shook the quiver just now, and it was really quiet, the design does keep the arrows from rattling a lot. So, this would be a good design for stalking. Back quivers just dont do it for me, and the same with belt quivers. This design, too, is interesting as it is very close to some Plains Indian quivers. Facinating how some of these things seem so universal, and transcend geography and periods.

Dane

Cromm · « **Reply #3 on:** March 28, 2010, 06:42:24 pm »

Great work I like that alot.

Dane · « **Reply #4 on:** March 28, 2010, 07:43:20 pm »

Thanks, Cromm. I've seen your work. so that means a lot.

Dane

jamie · « **Reply #5 on:** March 28, 2010, 09:32:34 pm »

great job dane. lookin forward to stealing it in june

Dane · « **Reply #6 on:** March 29, 2010, 09:54:23 am »

Thanks dude. You can only try,

Looking forward to the gathering.

Dane

AndrewS · « **Reply #7 on:** March 29, 2010, 02:15:18 pm »

A nice quiver and a great work

Dane · « **Reply #8 on:** March 29, 2010, 02:37:12 pm »

Danke, Andreas. The next big stone age project I am planning are a pair of those Otzi shoes. I wonder though where to find bear hide? I am looking on some kind of hide I can substitute for the soles.

Dane

ricktrojanowski · « **Reply #9 on:** March 31, 2010, 10:23:49 pm »

Nice job on that one Dane. It looks good. Looking forward to stealing it from Jamie in June.

Dane · « **Reply #10 on:** April 01, 2010, 06:59:16 am »

Thanks, Rick. I guess I will have to steal it from you, then.

Dane

medicinewheel · « **Reply #11 on:** April 01, 2010, 02:58:35 pm »

Nice Ötzi quiver!

Dane · « **Reply #12 on:** April 03, 2010, 08:12:49 am »

Thank you, Frank!

Dane

karrow · « **Reply #13 on:** May 19, 2010, 11:52:18 pm »

great looking quiver nothin like doin it yourself my only question is what do mean by ABO?

Pappy · « **Reply #14 on:** May 20, 2010, 09:30:23 am »

Great looking quiver,that should work great,quite and comfortable.

Pappy

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