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!

Ooooh, a lefty!

D.P.

Double oooh! 

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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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