36 spokes. Deep rims. Even Tension.

I don't build wheels, but I sure read a lot about it. I am around 225#. I am hard on wheels.

Stop stressing, these folks have been obscenely patient. Build some wheels, see how it goes, learn from your successes and your mistakes. You could have built a set of wheels in all the time you have been thinking and typing about this.

I understand your pain, I want things to come out perfect the first time too. They NEVER do. You know enough to get close though.

Stop typing, reading, and stressing and start building.