: One thing I would recommend now is that the wood be pre-sealed over all with
: epoxy so any adhesive clean up is easier. (ie you can use solvents such as
: mineral spirits.)

Are you implying that mineral spirits cause a problem with later adhesion
of epoxy if used on bare wood ? I have often used white spirit to wipe
down the wood surface before epoxying, to be sure that I have removed any
finger-type grease from the surface, as I'm sure that would have an
adverse effect. I've also used meths (the non-drinkable version of
ethanol) to wipe over purpleheart before epoxy sealing - seems to have
stuck pretty well ...

Andy