RE: Heck of a mess!!!
Something is wrong with the CA or process used if the CA joints broke loose. I tend to avoid using CA, but will use it on the right project. For the best wood to wood joints, the parts should fix exactly. If there are any gaps, the joint will be greatly weakened. Then wick a bit of thin on both parts and then wick medium on one part then join the parts. The combo of following with medium after then thin before joining makes for a very strong joint. Other notes, the wax paper works good, a bit of paper may stick, but sands off easily.