Leather selection for a quiver
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Leather selection for a quiver
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?
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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Forgot to add, I'd like a stiff leather as I would like the quiver to hold its shape.
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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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Thanks, that's not a bad idea. Will probably be a tone cheeper there too.
Matt
Matt
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How would you go about stiffening the leather so it holds its shape?
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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
Jeff
Jeff
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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
Matt
Again thanks Jeff
Matt
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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.
Jeff
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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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Yeah it's great making your own gear.
Jeff
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