Im switching to wood and need advise.
The first one is grain orientation, is it a big deal?how should it be done?

Second is finish, what clearcoat works well with what cresting paint and glue?

Lastly is spine, I shoot a 50lb Savannah with FF
Im shooting a 2018 cut to 28.75 with a 125 head
what spine wood should I order? Where would a good point to start cutting?

Thanks for any input

I would get I in touch with David at wilderness..

He'll get you set up

From 3 Rivers:  http://www.3riversarchery.com/buildingwoodarrows.asp

I've had decent luck with the prefinished shafts also. I shoot 55-60s with set ups similar to yours.

David will give you some great advise on arrow building. Also remember that dry time when making arrows is a must(between coats of paint,sealer and such). Also go to the How To Section on the main page and you can find great info as well as build alongs.

Figure out which TG vendor ya want to gets shafts from....
   Call them and give them your set up. on your bow and they will tell you what shafts ya need....