Author Topic: Schafer one piece recurve (Read 7514 times)

TradBrewSC · « **on:** May 14, 2019, 08:36:40 PM »

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!

Todd Brickel · « **Reply #1 on:** May 14, 2019, 11:48:09 PM »

My 58” one piece, love it!

And two pics of my matching takedown.

cacciatore · « **Reply #2 on:** May 15, 2019, 06:08:28 AM »

2 stunning bows Todd!

Dave Pagel · « **Reply #3 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.

TradBrewSC · « **Reply #4 on:** May 15, 2019, 08:58:31 AM »

Those are come gorgeous bows Todd! I love the crescent Schafer’s.

Wudstix · « **Reply #5 on:** May 15, 2019, 01:55:34 PM »

Awesome one piece bow. I'm a fan of solid bows. I can only dream of owning one of those!

Clj · « **Reply #6 on:** May 15, 2019, 02:15:50 PM »

Those are really nice!!!

Walt Francis · « **Reply #7 on:** May 15, 2019, 08:51:56 PM »

I have owned two Schafer one piece bows, one made by Dave and the other by Paul. Both were great bows.

Keith Zimmerman · « **Reply #8 on:** May 22, 2019, 08:14:07 PM »

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?

Todd Brickel · « **Reply #9 on:** May 22, 2019, 10:38:03 PM »

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

Keith Zimmerman · « **Reply #10 on:** May 23, 2019, 04:29:40 PM »

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.

Terry Green · « **Reply #11 on:** May 25, 2019, 09:17:59 AM »

Don't see many one pieces....WOW....I love it!http://tradgang.com/tg/images2/bear2.jpg

TradBrewSC · « **Reply #12 on:** May 25, 2019, 10:57:32 AM »

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!

TradBrewSC · « **Reply #13 on:** May 25, 2019, 11:02:21 AM »

Dave Pagel · « **Reply #14 on:** May 27, 2019, 06:38:04 AM »

Ooooh, a lefty!

D.P.

Blueridge · « **Reply #15 on:** May 27, 2019, 07:45:09 AM »

Double oooh!

HOGLESS2 · « **Reply #16 on:** May 28, 2019, 09:35:46 AM »

Here’s one of mine

TradBrewSC · « **Reply #17 on:** May 28, 2019, 09:46:51 AM »

What a Beautiful bow Craig!

The crescents are simply amazing.

limbow · « **Reply #18 on:** May 28, 2019, 02:16:46 PM »

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.

John Valery · « **Reply #19 on:** May 28, 2019, 05:21:07 PM »

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.

Functional as well.


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