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One tip for CA that I can't recall whether Glen included in his post: watch for excessive humidity. It can cause clouding of the finish which means sanding down and trying again. I haven't had that...

CA (cyanoacrylate = super glue) puts a beautiful watertight finish on wood.

http://straightrazorpalace.com/workshop/64054-ca-super-glue-finishing-hints-tips.html

Tung oil might be a good one...