Hey Ripjack, I didn't read through this whole thread yet, but you have some very nice projects.
I read in one where you use super glue, and I wondered about this, as I've used it for years on skateboards and tires. Also to fix my fingers after working with sharp objects.
Anyhow it really fills in the grain and toughen the wood surface a lot.
Have you had any woods where this glue had a bad reaction? Mostly I just have birch and maple to deal with.
Wow nice stuff!
You must be paying $50/BF for this stuff