I just took off the chainring and put it on the back (rather than the front) of the spidering-looking crank side to even out the chain line as my spindles are a tad long. I read the sheldon brown thing, and just to confirm, I'm supposed to loosen the bolts that hold the chainring on the crank, then tighten them like the lugs of a car?
Thanks guys, you're crazy quick, I appreciate it.