Leather selection for a quiver

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Leather selection for a quiver

#1 Post by Mattkaye » Sat Sep 19, 2015 4:29 pm

Hi guys and gals

Looking for a good thick leather to make myself a back quiver from. And suggestions where I can purchase some good leather from here in Aus. I already have my design idea and know how to put it together, ( been practicing with paper to make the design. I just need leather now )

what is also like to know, is how thick should the leather be?
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Re: Leather selection for a quiver

#2 Post by Mattkaye » Sat Sep 19, 2015 4:53 pm

Forgot to add, I'd like a stiff leather as I would like the quiver to hold its shape.
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#3 Post by gazza » Sat Sep 19, 2015 5:16 pm

hi matt,do a search on ebay for leather in the craft section I bought some leather from there it suited my purposes and it wasn't that expensive,cheers gazza
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Re: Leather selection for a quiver

#4 Post by Mattkaye » Sat Sep 19, 2015 6:02 pm

Thanks, that's not a bad idea. Will probably be a tone cheeper there too.

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Re: Leather selection for a quiver

#5 Post by Mattkaye » Sat Sep 19, 2015 6:27 pm

How would you go about stiffening the leather so it holds its shape?
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Re: Leather selection for a quiver

#6 Post by Stickbow Hunter » Sat Sep 19, 2015 9:25 pm

Have a look at Bag or Football leather of around 3.5mm if it is for a back quiver. The Packer Tannery has it. http://www.packerdirect.com.au/Products ... ather.aspx

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#7 Post by Mattkaye » Sat Sep 19, 2015 10:37 pm

Thanks jeff, is that the standard thickness of football leather, or would Bridle Leather be better do you think at 4-5mm, will enquire on price to see how much they are as they are not specified on the site.

Again thanks Jeff

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#8 Post by Stickbow Hunter » Sun Sep 20, 2015 9:13 am

5mm would be too thick IMO. I used Bag leather and Football leather for years making back quivers when I was selling them. It worked very well. It averaged approx 3.5mm. It held it shape well.

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Re: Leather selection for a quiver

#9 Post by Mattkaye » Sun Sep 20, 2015 2:29 pm

They are beautiful Jeff, Iv sent them an email an asked for a price, if it's well priced I can buy a few different colours. I much preferred making my own rather than buying them!
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#10 Post by Stickbow Hunter » Sun Sep 20, 2015 4:31 pm

Yeah it's great making your own gear.

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