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Title: Pics of My Schafer Silvertip Riser and New Russian Olive Veneer Limbs
Post by: WildmanSC on May 21, 2010, 07:29:00 AM
Below are some pics Beth emailed to me of my Schafer Silvertip riser and the new set of limbs Dave built for me with Russian Olive veneers.  The limbs with my 19" riser yields a 62" bow and the draw weight is in the range of 46-48#@28".

 (http://usera.imagecave.com/wlamb1647/Silvertip/Pic1.jpeg)

 (http://usera.imagecave.com/wlamb1647/Silvertip/Pic%203.jpeg)

Bill
Title: Re: Pics of My Schafer Silvertip Riser and New Russian Olive Veneer Limbs
Post by: JRY309 on May 21, 2010, 07:32:00 AM
Sweet looking bow,beautiful wood combo,congrats!
Title: Re: Pics of My Schafer Silvertip Riser and New Russian Olive Veneer Limbs
Post by: vermonster13 on May 21, 2010, 07:39:00 AM
That is sweet looking Bill.
Title: Re: Pics of My Schafer Silvertip Riser and New Russian Olive Veneer Limbs
Post by: CDR on May 21, 2010, 07:48:00 AM
Another sweeeet looking Silvertip, congrats!
Title: Re: Pics of My Schafer Silvertip Riser and New Russian Olive Veneer Limbs
Post by: WildmanSC on May 21, 2010, 08:15:00 AM
Thanks fellas.  I can't wait to get it in my hands.  It'll be a couple of weeks before I can shoot it though.  I had a second biopsy performed on the top of my right shoulder Wednesday and also had one done on the top of my right forearm.  

When I had the first biopsy done on my shoulder my Doctor told me I could shoot my bow on Saturday.  Before I tried drawing the bow back I went through the draw motion as if I had the bow in my hands and an arrow nocked.  Suffice it to say the pain said "Don't even think about it!"

Bill
Title: Re: Pics of My Schafer Silvertip Riser and New Russian Olive Veneer Limbs
Post by: KentuckyTJ on May 21, 2010, 08:47:00 AM
Bill send it to Kentucky and I'll keep her warm for you. Beautiful bow. Hope you get well soon.

T.J.
Title: Re: Pics of My Schafer Silvertip Riser and New Russian Olive Veneer Limbs
Post by: WildmanSC on May 21, 2010, 08:53:00 AM
T.J.,

I think it'll stay warm enough here in SC.    ;)    :)   When I had the first biopsy I was able to resume shooting two weeks later when I had the stitches taken out.  I'll be going back on June 2nd to get the stitches out this time and then I can shoot it on Saturday June 5th.     :biglaugh:  

Bill
Title: Re: Pics of My Schafer Silvertip Riser and New Russian Olive Veneer Limbs
Post by: ron w on May 21, 2010, 09:01:00 AM
Nice bow ,get well soon so you put that old girl thru it's paces!!
Title: Re: Pics of My Schafer Silvertip Riser and New Russian Olive Veneer Limbs
Post by: lt-m-grow on May 21, 2010, 09:26:00 AM
That is some bow.  Here is to quick recovery and fun shooting.  

I knew this was gonna be a sweet bow before I opened the thread!
Title: Re: Pics of My Schafer Silvertip Riser and New Russian Olive Veneer Limbs
Post by: WildmanSC on May 21, 2010, 09:34:00 AM
Dave,

Thanks for the kind comments.  I've gone through around 150 bows, or so, over the past 9 years.  One bow that I never owned was a Schafer Silvertip.  I bought this one used and then had Dave build the new set of Russian Olive limbs.

I've settled on three bows to keep in my quiver.  The Silvertip, a Marriah Thermal that I received new last August and a new Dale Stahl T/D recurve that he is presently building for me.  These bows share some of the same qualities, quality craftsmanship, beautiful bows and shoot quiet, quick and very accurate, more accurate than I can consistently shoot!    "[dntthnk]"    :eek:    :confused:

Bill
Title: Re: Pics of My Schafer Silvertip Riser and New Russian Olive Veneer Limbs
Post by: Froggy on May 21, 2010, 09:54:00 AM
Very nice Bill....  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Pics of My Schafer Silvertip Riser and New Russian Olive Veneer Limbs
Post by: Bjorn on May 21, 2010, 09:59:00 AM
Beautiful woods! What are the specs?
Title: Re: Pics of My Schafer Silvertip Riser and New Russian Olive Veneer Limbs
Post by: WildmanSC on May 21, 2010, 10:02:00 AM
Bjorn,

I asked for 62", 48#@28" +/- 2# with the error being on the bottom end of the scale.  I'm hoping for 46# or 47#@28".  My joints handle those draw weights best.

I'll know for sure when I pick the bow up at The Archery Shop, where I had Beth ship it.

Bill
Title: Re: Pics of My Schafer Silvertip Riser and New Russian Olive Veneer Limbs
Post by: Cherry Tree on May 21, 2010, 10:29:00 AM
very nice!
Title: Re: Pics of My Schafer Silvertip Riser and New Russian Olive Veneer Limbs
Post by: Tim on May 21, 2010, 11:40:00 AM
Nice Bill.....it turned out great!
Title: Re: Pics of My Schafer Silvertip Riser and New Russian Olive Veneer Limbs
Post by: MJB on May 21, 2010, 12:16:00 PM
Congrats on a fine looking Tip
Title: Re: Pics of My Schafer Silvertip Riser and New Russian Olive Veneer Limbs
Post by: WildmanSC on May 22, 2010, 03:52:00 PM
The riser and limbs arrived at The Archery Shop yesterday.  I went to the shop today, assembled the bow and purchased a B50 string from Budro, the owner of the shop.  I had him string the bow up and shoot it.  It flat flings an arrow!  I hope to be able to shoot it in a couple of weeks after my stitches are removed from my shoulder and forearm.

The pics didn't do the Russian Olive veneers justice.  They are a good bit darker than the pics showed.

Bill
Title: Re: Pics of My Schafer Silvertip Riser and New Russian Olive Veneer Limbs
Post by: owlbait on May 22, 2010, 04:13:00 PM
That's why I always watch for your name on the classifieds Bill. Awesome choices. So, what are your 2nd 3 favorite bows  :)
Title: Re: Pics of My Schafer Silvertip Riser and New Russian Olive Veneer Limbs
Post by: Shinken on May 22, 2010, 04:16:00 PM
Very nice Tip you have there Bill!

Enjoy!

Shoot straight, Shinken
Title: Re: Pics of My Schafer Silvertip Riser and New Russian Olive Veneer Limbs
Post by: firsted on May 22, 2010, 04:19:00 PM
Beautiful bow, Bill.  So, what made you decide on Russian Olive?  Just curious because there's lots of that tree available for the taking here in New Mexico!  I'm not a bowyer but do work to help clear out the species.  May have finally found a good use for Russian Olive!!  Anyone want to plan a trip & get all you want?

Thanks,

Eddie Paulsgrove
Title: Re: Pics of My Schafer Silvertip Riser and New Russian Olive Veneer Limbs
Post by: Bowhunter4life on May 22, 2010, 04:29:00 PM
Very nice Bill!
Title: Re: Pics of My Schafer Silvertip Riser and New Russian Olive Veneer Limbs
Post by: Benny Nganabbarru on May 22, 2010, 06:55:00 PM
Sweet bow, Bill!
Title: Re: Pics of My Schafer Silvertip Riser and New Russian Olive Veneer Limbs
Post by: Jack Whitmire Jr on May 22, 2010, 07:04:00 PM
Nice bow , you are going to be happy   :jumper:  

Gotta love the silvertips, I have 2 that I have bought used and love them both , Angelina Sexy but tough and Arnold the terminator .
Title: Re: Pics of My Schafer Silvertip Riser and New Russian Olive Veneer Limbs
Post by: WildmanSC on May 22, 2010, 07:33:00 PM
Ilove the Silvertip.  I also have a Marriah Thermal that is like new that I love.  And I have a Dale Stahl T/D redcurve on order that I love.

Those are the top 3.

Bill
Title: Re: Pics of My Schafer Silvertip Riser and New Russian Olive Veneer Limbs
Post by: gregk on May 22, 2010, 08:07:00 PM
now thats sweet, enjoy!  :archer2:
Title: Re: Pics of My Schafer Silvertip Riser and New Russian Olive Veneer Limbs
Post by: J-dog on May 22, 2010, 09:43:00 PM
Great lookin bow! makes me want some more limbs for my tip!
Title: Re: Pics of My Schafer Silvertip Riser and New Russian Olive Veneer Limbs
Post by: Larry Surtees on May 22, 2010, 10:10:00 PM
:thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Pics of My Schafer Silvertip Riser and New Russian Olive Veneer Limbs
Post by: Mike B on May 23, 2010, 04:56:00 AM
Very nice as usual,Bill.
Title: Re: Pics of My Schafer Silvertip Riser and New Russian Olive Veneer Limbs
Post by: wapitimike1 on May 23, 2010, 05:44:00 AM
Boy I love them tips. For me nothing else comes close!! Good luck with it.
Title: Re: Pics of My Schafer Silvertip Riser and New Russian Olive Veneer Limbs
Post by: leatherneck on May 23, 2010, 11:12:00 AM
SWEET bow Bill!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Pics of My Schafer Silvertip Riser and New Russian Olive Veneer Limbs
Post by: Cody Roiter on May 23, 2010, 11:20:00 AM
WOW I have always like the looks of the Schafer Silvertip.. Man I'm sure they shoot just as good as they look.. Nice bow..