Thanks for info. I'm an RC guy so quite familiar with CA glue. Moreso for bonding/structural but I've noticed people using it for other it's other interesting side properties like finishing. This is inside of my DLG glider. The servo tray is a laminate of lite ply & glass cloth bonded by CA. Kevlar thread is wound around the metal links & carbon rods & CA wicking. I'm not after any finish of course, just stay put adhesion.
You probably know this but CA comes in range of viscosities from water thin to gel if that's beneficial. I would tend to agree, accelerator might not give the right results. The glue becomes kind of mottled & can develop some white haziness from the that would detract from the finish. There are probably some epoxies I could recommend but that has issues too & looks like you have this mastered!
Wood finishing products have changed dramatically over the past years. Some for environmental reasons but also just better products. Not sure if you've heard of this place but may be of interest. I think it started as a home/hobby business, they are out of Saskatoon.
https://www.woodessence.com/