I would advise reading thru this first


http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/i...c,13217.0.html

I would suggest buying a blank from Dave Knight. Ask around on primitive archer about Dave. You won't find a better deal or quality for the price. And you won't find a complaint either.
He goes by the handle of (knightd)

Here is his website.

http://www.primalneedarchery.com/