Looking For Advice And A Pattern For A Quiver...

[Lwleather]

I have a friend who is an avid long bow hunter. I would really like to make a quiver for him for Christmas. Never been around them much myself. Is there a GOOD pattern out there? Also does anyone have any advice on what makes one quiver better than another. I want this one to be the best he's had. Thanks in advance!!!!

[druid]

I don't have a pattern, nor have I ever made one...but as an archer I can tell you what we like in quivers.......

1. We like them quiet. Arrows shouldn't bang together and the quiver itself shouldn't "creak" or make noise when moved or bumped.

2. We like them to be able to withstand tough, country scrub that can scratch them deeply.

3. It should be a naturally dark color like walnut or mahogany.

4. It should have plenty of room to keep feather-fletched arrows apart at the fletching / nock, so the feathers don't get ruined.

5. We like a soft [neoprene?] and thick cushion in the bottom for arrow tips, that include broad heads, so they don't damage / dull each other.

6. It should have a stiff, double loop belt hanger [as opposed to a single one like a handgun holster] that allows us to mount one on either side of a trouser belt loop....something like this

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7. Having the ability to switch from belt-mounted [warm weather] to slung on our back [bitter cold weather] is a plus.

As far as a motif to carve, that should be something that is personal to / for the user. If they hunt a particular animal [or a few kinds] carving it or them into it would be nice.

Perhaps the attached pic might help?

[Peter Ellis]

The first thing you need to know is what sort of quiver does your friend favor.

There are back quivers, hip quivers, pocket quivers, side quivers (that go on your back, or at your hip - but you get the arrows out from the side instead of pulling them out at the top, so they're 'side' quivers).

Each of these fits distinctive shooting styles. Then, there are multiple variations within each category.

You really need to know what he wants in a quiver before you get started searching for patterns, much less building one.

[terrahyd]

HI Lisa;;

Tandy has paterns and books ,,,,we have a forum devoted to archery and there are hundreds of photo's and post and you will find people to PM that will be able to answer your questions in detail....

you may make me a nice back quiver for x'mas as pratice if you like ...6-7oz HO ....with fringe ...Ha Ha LOL....regards ...Doc...

[Lwleather]

HI Lisa;;

Tandy has paterns and books ,,,,we have a forum devoted to archery and there are hundreds of photo's and post and you will find people to PM that will be able to answer your questions in detail....

you may make me a nice back quiver for x'mas as pratice if you like ...6-7oz HO ....with fringe ...Ha Ha LOL....regards ...Doc...

PM me, I might be interested in doing that. I love guinea pigs!!

The first thing you need to know is what sort of quiver does your friend favor.

There are back quivers, hip quivers, pocket quivers, side quivers (that go on your back, or at your hip - but you get the arrows out from the side instead of pulling them out at the top, so they're 'side' quivers).

Each of these fits distinctive shooting styles. Then, there are multiple variations within each category.

You really need to know what he wants in a quiver before you get started searching for patterns, much less building one.

10-4. I didn't really think of that part. I'll do some more recon... Thanks!

[Lwleather]

I don't have a pattern, nor have I ever made one...but as an archer I can tell you what we like in quivers.......

1. We like them quiet. Arrows shouldn't bang together and the quiver itself shouldn't "creak" or make noise when moved or bumped.

2. We like them to be able to withstand tough, country scrub that can scratch them deeply.

3. It should be a naturally dark color like walnut or mahogany.

4. It should have plenty of room to keep feather-fletched arrows apart at the fletching / nock, so the feathers don't get ruined.

5. We like a soft [neoprene?] and thick cushion in the bottom for arrow tips, that include broad heads, so they don't damage / dull each other.

6. It should have a stiff, double loop belt hanger [as opposed to a single one like a handgun holster] that allows us to mount one on either side of a trouser belt loop....something like this

|_____|...space...|_____|

7. Having the ability to switch from belt-mounted [warm weather] to slung on our back [bitter cold weather] is a plus.

As far as a motif to carve, that should be something that is personal to / for the user. If they hunt a particular animal [or a few kinds] carving it or them into it would be nice.

Perhaps the attached pic might help?

Thanks for all the good info!!!