I was gifted this bow blank and I want to do it justice. Its a 1-1/2 wide at fades . I will go parallel for 9 then 1-1/4 at 18 from fades the 3/8 at tips. The bowyers bible says 1-5/8 at fades. This is an exceptional growth ring ratio. It has reflex through out the bows length. With a bit of flipped tips. Getting it good and straight now.