So I just traded a longbow that I don't shoot too much for a one piece Schafer. I have always wanted to try one and here is my chance!
You don't hear a lot about the one piece Schafer's so lets here about them from those that have experience, and as always the more photos the better!
The gent I am making the trade with is currently at Stickflingers so won't see the bow for a week or so, but and certainly looking forward to it. It is 58" 57@28 with a rosewood dymondwood riser and ash (I think) veneers.
So lets hear about them, and or see them!
My 58" one piece, love it!
And two pics of my matching takedown.
2 stunning bows Todd!
I have a 60 inch one piece and a number of takedowns. I actually think the one piece may be a bit better performing bow. Mine is 54# @ 28 and I draw a tad over 29. It really likes 1918s with 175 grain heads and Easton 6mm 470s with 50 grain inserts and 200 grain heads.
D.P.
Those are come gorgeous bows Todd! I love the crescent Schafer's.
Awesome one piece bow. I'm a fan of solid bows. I can only dream of owning one of those!
Those are really nice!!!
I have owned two Schafer one piece bows, one made by Dave and the other by Paul. Both were great bows.
Whats not too love, Todd. I spent a lot of time designing that one. Do you even know what all the woods and horn is?
Hi Keith,
Let me see if I Remember/guess right.
Riser is macassar ebony, flare is black and white ebony. Limbs are karlelum (sp?) birch on the belly, and burled walnut on the back. I believe the horn is eland horn.
Am I close?
For others benefit, I got my takedown first after seeing pictures of Keith's. Turns out the first set of limbs missed Keith's target weight and were available and perfect for me. I had Dave make me a 15" riser so I got a 60" bow. I think Keith's was shorter. I had Marv Clyncke do the scrimshaw bear for me and Dave was gracious to place it in my riser. When I had an opportunity to get the matching one piece used, I jumped on it. The perfect match set!
Todd
I think its Kudu. I used Eland on my Rocket u copied. I didnt know he missed weight or I probably would have bought them too. I know I sent Dave a bunch of veneers and he missed weight on Dannys bow too. So several people got beautiful limbs from me in a roundabout way.
Don't see many one pieces....WOW....I love it!http://tradgang.com/tg/images2/bear2.jpg
I received the used one earlier this week and absolutely love the way it shoots. It is very pointable, and the grip fits just right.
I have never been a short length bow kinda guy, so at 58" this is going to be my new "short bow" in my stable.
I spoke with Beth Thursday and am going to send it back to them next week to be checkered and plug the quickie quiver mount as I will never use it and just don't like the looks of it.
It's not that fancy but boy does it shoot!
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Ooooh, a lefty!
D.P.
Double oooh! :thumbsup:
Here's one of mine [attachment=1]
What a Beautiful bow Craig!
The crescents are simply amazing.
Quote from: Dave Pagel on May 15, 2019, 08:43:16 AM
I have a 60 inch one piece and a number of takedowns. I actually think the one piece may be a bit better performing bow. Mine is 54# @ 28 and I draw a tad over 29. It really likes 1918s with 175 grain heads and Easton 6mm 470s with 50 grain inserts and 200 grain heads.
D.P.
I totally agree Dave. I have owned a few of the Windauer 1 piece Tips and they all seemed harder hitting than my t/d.
The wife and I are both big Schafer fans.
While I run a take down, the Mrs swears by her one piece.
55# @28, and it is a lovely little bow. It fits her like a glove.
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Functional as well.
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Here's another one. Jim at Centaur put the copper head skins on it. Did a awesome job. [attachment=1]
Quote from: HOGLESS2 on May 30, 2019, 06:58:00 PM
Here's another one. Jim at Centaur put the copper head skins on it. Did a awesome job. [attachment=1,msg2870126]
Love the skins on there!
I just got home from a work trip in Miami to a pleasant package from the Windauer's! As I said previously, I got my one piece on a trade and quickly sent it back to the source to get doctored up and personalized. Many of you know I have always been biased to a certain builder quite similar to the Schafer design but man, this one piece just seems to fit... I have to say it is probably going to be my primary this year, and most likely let it fly with me to Montana for my pronghorn hunt in the fall! Just need to get a dang one piece case from the river guys....
I got home after dark but went and slung a couple dozen arrows regardless. The checkering made all of the difference, but the grip just fits me regardless! It points and shoots like none other.
Beth and Dave are a class act and encourage all of you that haven't tried a Schafer to give them a whirl!
I'll post some pictures of it's "makeover"
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Hogless that is a very interesting bow made riser...Of course I'm very familiar with the finish work, and the artwork, and the shooting of the Schaeffers, but does that riser flex much like that?
I don't notice any flex in the riser.
At that point in the design I know know how you would see flex?? I'm a bit confused my Joseph71's question??
Oh well, I love my bow, and would love to have a double crescent one piece like HOGLESS2 at some point! I haven't shot a one piece recurve in more than 15 years and this thing is bad @$$.
What a great looking bow,,, and a southpaw too!
First of all that bow is absolutely gorgeous hands-down.
But what I meant about flex is years ago I had a recurve riser that had a certain type of flare... I took the riser and traced it UNSTRUNG and then strung the bow and laid the riser strung on top of the pattern of the riser unstrung.... I was shocked at the amount of flex the riser had in it once strung, compared to the pattern of it unstrung... it shot well and never had an issue but it wanted a weak arrow for poundage...I figured I was loosing poundage with flex and this was why my arrows needed to be weaker than normal, idk....sometimes I turn a flea into a dragon with my thinking, lol but to answer what I meant about flex in riser: Dave is a great bowyer though and knows what's right and that's all that counts.
I see what you mean know! I don't see any noticeable flex on my riser other than the first 1" or so.
Awesome bow. I had a one piece and foolishly sold it. The only bow I wish I had back.
Reluctantly, I have a sweet, as new 1 pc for sale in the classifieds, at nearly half price. Great shooting/looking bow for sure.
I saw that Scott! I am trying to get my buddy Matt that I believe you have dealt with in the past to get it!