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Title: Show me your Silvertips!
Post by: nomansland4404 on September 11, 2013, 06:58:00 AM
I have been getting the itch for a new recurve. (Ya just what I need). Everytime I see a Schafer Silvertip I am in awe at how beautiful they are. Would love to see pics of everyone's.
Title: Re: Show me your Silvertips!
Post by: Danny Rowan on September 11, 2013, 10:36:00 AM
Do a search, just type in Schafer Silvertip and you will find plenty of pictures.
Title: Re: Show me your Silvertips!
Post by: Keith Zimmerman on September 11, 2013, 11:19:00 AM
x2
Title: Re: Show me your Silvertips!
Post by: nomansland4404 on September 11, 2013, 09:31:00 PM
Will do.
Title: Re: Show me your Silvertips!
Post by: BrownA5 on September 12, 2013, 11:25:00 PM
While you are out looking at Schafer Silvertips, take a "peek" also at Blacktail recurves. Like Dave Windaur, Norm Johnson builds an incredible bow... I have owned several of each.
Title: Re: Show me your Silvertips!
Post by: Dave Pagel on September 19, 2013, 01:49:00 PM
This year's lineup.  The longbow will be up first and then I will move to the recurve on the far left.

D.P.
   (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v292/dpagel77/Four%20Silvertips/DSC01732_zpsc6501b3a.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/dpagel77/media/Four%20Silvertips/DSC01732_zpsc6501b3a.jpg.html)
 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v292/dpagel77/Four%20Silvertips/DSC01733_zps3fd0868f.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/dpagel77/media/Four%20Silvertips/DSC01733_zps3fd0868f.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show me your Silvertips!
Post by: ARCHER2 on September 19, 2013, 01:53:00 PM
Beautiful bows for sure! Thanks for sharing.
Title: Re: Show me your Silvertips!
Post by: nineworlds9 on September 19, 2013, 01:56:00 PM
Love that longbow.  All lefties..perfect.
Title: Re: Show me your Silvertips!
Post by: A.S. on September 19, 2013, 03:09:00 PM
I'll play...here is mine that I had built a few years ago.

 (http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss153/1bowcrazy/IMG_0821_2.jpg) (http://s571.photobucket.com/user/1bowcrazy/media/IMG_0821_2.jpg.html)

 (http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss153/1bowcrazy/IMG_0823_4.jpg) (http://s571.photobucket.com/user/1bowcrazy/media/IMG_0823_4.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show me your Silvertips!
Post by: Bowwild on September 19, 2013, 03:30:00 PM
This is my one and only Tip.

58", 47#@26". Rosewood dymondwood and ebony in the riser and limb veneers are Myrtle from Idahocurt.

 (http://i956.photobucket.com/albums/ae50/bowwild/New%20Silvertip/FullBowStrung.jpg) (http://s956.photobucket.com/user/bowwild/media/New%20Silvertip/FullBowStrung.jpg.html)

 (http://i956.photobucket.com/albums/ae50/bowwild/New%20Silvertip/LRBearSchaferBlue.jpg) (http://s956.photobucket.com/user/bowwild/media/New%20Silvertip/LRBearSchaferBlue.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show me your Silvertips!
Post by: JamesKerr on September 19, 2013, 03:52:00 PM
Beautiful bows guys!
Title: Re: Show me your Silvertips!
Post by: Alexander Traditional on September 19, 2013, 08:45:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by JamesKerr:
Beautiful bows guys!
I'll sure second that!
Title: Re: Show me your Silvertips!
Post by: Keith Zimmerman on September 19, 2013, 10:19:00 PM
I love everything about them.  Looks, shootability, performance, service, everything.
Title: Re: Show me your Silvertips!
Post by: nomansland4404 on September 20, 2013, 03:27:00 AM
Man I'm not sure why I posted this thread. Going to end up costing me some money. Haha beautiful bows!!!
Title: Re: Show me your Silvertips!
Post by: pamike on September 20, 2013, 03:51:00 AM
 (http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g426/u000mdw/image-1.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/u000mdw/media/image-1.jpg.html)

My latest Longbow
Title: Re: Show me your Silvertips!
Post by: Easykeeper on September 20, 2013, 07:25:00 AM
Great looking 'tips guys!
Title: Re: Show me your Silvertips!
Post by: WRV on September 20, 2013, 03:10:00 PM
Can't go wrong with a 'Tip.....
Title: Re: Show me your Silvertips!
Post by: nomansland4404 on September 21, 2013, 02:44:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by pamike:
   (http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g426/u000mdw/image-1.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/u000mdw/media/image-1.jpg.html)

My latest Longbow
That bow is gorgeous. Simple and elegant. Love it.
Title: Re: Show me your Silvertips!
Post by: nomansland4404 on September 23, 2013, 12:40:00 PM
Any one else want to show off there SilverTip?!
Title: Re: Show me your Silvertips!
Post by: pamike on September 23, 2013, 03:09:00 PM
Thanks - tough to beat ebony in any bow.
Title: Re: Show me your Silvertips!
Post by: unclewhit on September 26, 2013, 08:39:00 PM
 (http://i544.photobucket.com/albums/hh334/unclewhit/DSCN4608.jpg) (http://s544.photobucket.com/user/unclewhit/media/DSCN4608.jpg.html)

Thought I'd bring this one back to the top, sure like those "tip's"
Title: Re: Show me your Silvertips!
Post by: unclewhit on September 26, 2013, 08:40:00 PM
 (http://i544.photobucket.com/albums/hh334/unclewhit/DSCN4517.jpg) (http://s544.photobucket.com/user/unclewhit/media/DSCN4517.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show me your Silvertips!
Post by: joe vt on September 27, 2013, 07:08:00 AM
I sure like my Tip.

 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v496/joevt/DSC05550.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/joevt/media/DSC05550.jpg.html)

 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v496/joevt/DSC05557.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/joevt/media/DSC05557.jpg.html)

 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v496/joevt/DSC05562.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/joevt/media/DSC05562.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show me your Silvertips!
Post by: Stykbowslim on September 27, 2013, 08:02:00 AM
Joe,
What's the riser wood in your Tip?

Thanks
Title: Re: Show me your Silvertips!
Post by: joe vt on September 27, 2013, 09:09:00 AM
Don, it's a Cocobola riser.
Title: Re: Show me your Silvertips!
Post by: Easykeeper on September 27, 2013, 09:22:00 AM
Joe, yours is one of my favorite 'tips.  Your photos are right at the top of the file I built up when I was researching wood combinations for my own Silvertip.  Beautiful bow!
Title: Re: Show me your Silvertips!
Post by: The Whittler on September 27, 2013, 07:48:00 PM
Joe dosen't know what an ugly bow looks like. He has and has owned some beauties. I should know I have one lol.
Title: Re: Show me your Silvertips!
Post by: nomansland4404 on November 12, 2013, 07:57:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by joe vt:
Don, it's a Cocobola riser.
That is the most beautiful bow I have ever seen. Hands down. Wow
Title: Re: Show me your Silvertips!
Post by: bowtough on November 13, 2013, 05:22:00 AM
Love that pict. unclewhit shows the graceful lines of the silvertip. That looks a lot like an original Paul Schafer. Thanks for sharing!   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show me your Silvertips!
Post by: Jack Whitmire Jr on November 13, 2013, 05:36:00 AM
When I ordered my 1 piece I used Joe's bow as a example .

 (http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo359/luckyjack123/1Piece3_zpsd87d3ee4.jpg) (http://s391.photobucket.com/user/luckyjack123/media/1Piece3_zpsd87d3ee4.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show me your Silvertips!
Post by: Jack Whitmire Jr on November 13, 2013, 05:37:00 AM
I love this picture:

 (http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo359/luckyjack123/1Piece_zpsbb9e4275.jpg) (http://s391.photobucket.com/user/luckyjack123/media/1Piece_zpsbb9e4275.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show me your Silvertips!
Post by: nomansland4404 on November 13, 2013, 07:06:00 AM
Let's see some more Schafer's!
Title: Re: Show me your Silvertips!
Post by: Timbuck2 on November 13, 2013, 03:54:00 PM
Nice bows you all have.   :thumbsup:  

Awesome picture Jack.
Title: Re: Show me your Silvertips!
Post by: joe vt on November 14, 2013, 12:49:00 PM
Jack, that is a beauty!!!
Title: Re: Show me your Silvertips!
Post by: Bullfrog 1 on November 14, 2013, 12:54:00 PM
Joe, I ve seen A LOT of cocobolo over the years. That piece is hard to top.   BILL
Title: Re: Show me your Silvertips!
Post by: nomansland4404 on December 11, 2013, 04:47:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Jack Whitmire Jr:
I love this picture:

  (http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo359/luckyjack123/1Piece_zpsbb9e4275.jpg) (http://s391.photobucket.com/user/luckyjack123/media/1Piece_zpsbb9e4275.jpg.html)  
Very cool pic and wow what a pretty bow. Thanks for sharing
Title: Re: Show me your Silvertips!
Post by: hitman on December 11, 2013, 08:27:00 PM
Jack, you sure got a dandy looking bow. I'm afraid a tip is on my bucket list.
Title: Re: Show me your Silvertips!
Post by: agross1 on December 11, 2013, 08:58:00 PM
What a beauty .  Gotta love silvertips.
Title: Re: Show me your Silvertips!
Post by: daniel boon on December 12, 2013, 06:05:00 AM
Nomansland, scratch that itch. Can't do pics, but have 3 tips, TD RC, 1pc RC, and 1pc LB. Awesome bows and a work of art
Cheers Dan
Title: Re: Show me your Silvertips!
Post by: nomansland4404 on December 13, 2013, 06:31:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by daniel boon:
Nomansland, scratch that itch. Can't do pics, but have 3 tips, TD RC, 1pc RC, and 1pc LB. Awesome bows and a work of art
Cheers Dan
It's a good thing my wife can't see this post or you'd be in some trouble! Haha jk. Definitely still looking and drooling. Aka deciding on what woods to choose. Someday!
Title: Re: Show me your Silvertips!
Post by: Jack Whitmire Jr on December 14, 2013, 06:17:00 AM
Guys Dave and Beth are some of the greatest people to work with .The whole experience was as smooth as a -  well a silvertip .

Don't hesitate just order it .
Title: Re: Show me your Silvertips!
Post by: jomama on December 14, 2013, 11:55:00 AM
Jack your bow is the best.
Title: Re: Show me your Silvertips!
Post by: Keith Zimmerman on January 23, 2015, 06:53:00 PM
Lets see some new ones.  I know there have many made since this thread started.  I have a one pc started right now.  Riser is glued up.
Title: Re: Show me your Silvertips!
Post by: Dave Pagel on January 23, 2015, 08:33:00 PM
Mine should be due around mid May.  LH one-piece.  Can't wait.

D.P.
Title: Re: Show me your Silvertips!
Post by: Keith Zimmerman on January 24, 2015, 08:33:00 AM
Danny, Felix, myself, and WRV have TDs due in June at the same time.

I also have a riser on order for 2 sets of limbs for it due in the fall.

Whats your one pc gonna look like, Dave?  Specs?
Title: Re: Show me your Silvertips!
Post by: meathead on January 24, 2015, 09:14:00 AM
I have a 15 inch riser coming for a extra set of limbs I have. It should be done in a couple months. I should get to turkey hunt with it this spring.
Title: Re: Show me your Silvertips!
Post by: Sawpilot 75 on January 24, 2015, 09:21:00 AM
Wow! I love this thread.. Mine is due in June. Walnut Riser with Russian Olive Limb Veneers and elk antler tips. Checkered grip.. Still up in the air on medium or low grip. It will be my first Silvertip.
Title: Re: Show me your Silvertips!
Post by: maxwell on January 24, 2015, 09:44:00 AM
Roy, beautiful bow,  your specs are exactly like mine.  Very nice.
Title: Re: Show me your Silvertips!
Post by: kat on January 24, 2015, 09:47:00 AM
 (http://i587.photobucket.com/albums/ss311/thornhill_bucket/DSC00604.jpg) (http://s587.photobucket.com/user/thornhill_bucket/media/DSC00604.jpg.html)
62" and 52#@30". 17" Rosewood Dymondwood with macassar ebony flare and quilted maple veneers with eastern diamondback rattler skins.
Title: Re: Show me your Silvertips!
Post by: cacciatore on January 24, 2015, 10:21:00 AM
Nice bow Ken,I love the skins
Title: Re: Show me your Silvertips!
Post by: Izzy on January 24, 2015, 10:32:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by nomansland4404:
I have been getting the itch for a new recurve. (Ya just what I need). Everytime I see a Schafer Silvertip I am in awe at how beautiful they are. Would love to see pics of everyone's.
Do yourself a favor and spring on one. They're everything you've ever heard they are and then some. This is my solid bocote riser. Working on getting another set of limbs skinned.   (http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o244/2crazyboys_photos/IMG_20140727_190111247.jpg) (http://s122.photobucket.com/user/2crazyboys_photos/media/IMG_20140727_190111247.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show me your Silvertips!
Post by: Dave Pagel on January 24, 2015, 10:56:00 AM
Keith,

My bow will a 60 inch FF model, charcoal dymondwood riser with a zebra accent and a checkered grip, zebra limb laminations.  It will compliment all of the TDs I have in the stable.

D.P.
Title: Re: Show me your Silvertips!
Post by: Got2strum on January 24, 2015, 11:47:00 AM
 (http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c85/Got2strum/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-01-23%2014.06.28.jpg) (http://s25.photobucket.com/user/Got2strum/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-01-23%2014.06.28.jpg.html)

I just got this one back yesterday. Looked for a long time to find one in my draw weight with the camo limbs. It had a little road rash and the grip was too high for my liking. Had it totally refinished and added some "bling" to make it my own. Reshaped grip and checkered, sheep horn tips and riser overlay, antler knobs, matching wood limb base overlays, filled bushing holes and removed name. It's like new! You definitely can't go wrong dealing with the Windauers'.
Title: Re: Show me your Silvertips!
Post by: 1/4 away on January 24, 2015, 12:53:00 PM
nomansland, After reading this thread I decided to check out The Schafer website since I hadn't been there in awhile. They redid it and if you click on product line then take-down recurve and scroll down there are dozens of pics of different wood combo's that will keep you busy for quite some time deciding which to get.
Title: Re: Show me your Silvertips!
Post by: cmh on January 24, 2015, 02:19:00 PM
Gorgeous bows gentlemen   ;)   I remember at one time there was a book being written about Mr Schafer did it ever get published? Would really like to read it as I always enjoyed hearing about his exploits and admired him a lot.
Title: Re: Show me your Silvertips!
Post by: Harleywriter on January 24, 2015, 02:46:00 PM
Ken, does your Tip have rattler skins on both face and belly of limbs?
Title: Re: Show me your Silvertips!
Post by: Keith Zimmerman on January 24, 2015, 02:47:00 PM
Sounds nice Dave.  Will it be a 15 or 17 in riser?
Title: Re: Show me your Silvertips!
Post by: Sawpilot 75 on January 24, 2015, 04:01:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by cmh:
Gorgeous bows gentlemen    ;)    I remember at one time there was a book being written about Mr Schafer did it ever get published? Would really like to read it as I always enjoyed hearing about his exploits and admired him a lot.
I was wondering the same thing about the book. Does anyone know if there has been a book written about Paul Schafer?
Title: Re: Show me your Silvertips!
Post by: kat on January 24, 2015, 05:52:00 PM
Harleywriter- The back is skinned, and the belly has curly maple veneers.

If you want to have some fun; let a buddy shoot one of your Silvertips, and see how long it takes before he gets one.    :biglaugh:
Title: Re: Show me your Silvertips!
Post by: cmh on January 24, 2015, 07:12:00 PM
I'm seriously thinking that Shafer silvertips are like when one acquires a fine dbl barreled shotgun..... Classy  ;)
Title: Re: Show me your Silvertips!
Post by: cmh on January 24, 2015, 07:19:00 PM
Sir, May I ask what veneers are the limbs constructed of..... That is a beautiful bow  ;)

QuoteOriginally posted by joe vt:
I sure like my Tip.

  (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v496/joevt/DSC05550.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/joevt/media/DSC05550.jpg.html)

  (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v496/joevt/DSC05557.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/joevt/media/DSC05557.jpg.html)

  (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v496/joevt/DSC05562.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/joevt/media/DSC05562.jpg.html)  
Title: Re: Show me your Silvertips!
Post by: lbshooter on January 25, 2015, 07:13:00 AM
(http://i1370.photobucket.com/albums/ag252/caputo_art/0ae88f81a7cea63b14a358bfcfb5edc2_zps8d572492.jpg)

60", 55@27.5"
Title: Re: Show me your Silvertips!
Post by: Izzy on January 25, 2015, 10:52:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by kat:
Harleywriter- The back is skinned, and the belly has curly maple veneers.

If you want to have some fun; let a buddy shoot one of your Silvertips, and see how long it takes before he gets one.     :biglaugh:  
Sadistic yes, funny no!
Title: Re: Show me your Silvertips!
Post by: joe vt on January 25, 2015, 10:59:00 AM
Craig, the limb veneers are elm burl. Thanks!!
Title: Re: Show me your Silvertips!
Post by: joe vt on January 25, 2015, 11:02:00 AM
 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v496/joevt/00small34348460_zpskion4wmi.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/joevt/media/00small34348460_zpskion4wmi.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show me your Silvertips!
Post by: limbow on January 25, 2015, 12:00:00 PM
My latest Whitetail slaying Silvertip!
58" 53#@28

 (http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s271/Limbow/Ebony2_zps5c6603ef.jpg) (http://s154.photobucket.com/user/Limbow/media/Ebony2_zps5c6603ef.jpg.html)
 (http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s271/Limbow/Ebony4_zps4aec0b95.jpg) (http://s154.photobucket.com/user/Limbow/media/Ebony4_zps4aec0b95.jpg.html)
 (http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s271/Limbow/ebony5_zps2087f852.jpg) (http://s154.photobucket.com/user/Limbow/media/ebony5_zps2087f852.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show me your Silvertips!
Post by: kat on January 25, 2015, 12:37:00 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Izzy:
 
quote:
Originally posted by kat:
Harleywriter- The back is skinned, and the belly has curly maple veneers.

If you want to have some fun; let a buddy shoot one of your Silvertips, and see how long it takes before he gets one.      :goldtooth:
Title: Re: Show me your Silvertips!
Post by: cmh on January 25, 2015, 04:20:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by joe vt:
Craig, the limb veneers are elm burl. Thanks!!
Thank you Sir..... That's gotta be a bout the nicest looking bow I have ever seen and I'm sure it shoots as good as it looks  ;)