HokieKen ...... In all seriousness, yes, you will have gaps on your first several attempts. My preferred method of fixing gaps is super glue and saw dust. Pack the saw dust into the gap and wick a little super glue into it. Let it dry and sand it flush.
Can't change tails but can spruik my hints tales...
Harvest sawdust... Superglue (or as we call it in Aussieland... CA), you'll have to buy.
If your first cut is too short... Take the second cut from the longer end... LBD
