ORIGINAL: jigeye

I am at the point where I need to bevel my elevators before hinging. The plans called for doing the ''1/8'' inch measurement then using a straight plane (which I have) to bevel at a 45 degree angle to the 1/8 line. I tried this on a spare block of balsa and was surprised how difficult this is to do. Since I've put a lot of time in building the elevators, I wish not to have to start over for what looks to be something simple (but isn't).

I'm sure this is in the forums, but why not just cheat and get a piece of correct sized tri-stock and glue it on? This would give you a perfect bevel, no hassles. Sounds too easy so maybe I am missing something. Is this method acceptable?