Share 'need to learn one more thing about my new Boucher'

Let me start by saying my new Bell Boucher kit is absolutely beautiful. I do 'have a question though. About the nut. It a great piece of work its lovely When I installed it in its slot the ends of the nut protrude out past the sides of the neck. It is round on the ends and looks good. My question is. Are the ends supposed to do that? Always learning Ron H