Repair lid of painted box

[liamkstewart]

Hi.

I broke the lid of my sister's wooden box that is painted. It was split in two. It goes together ok but there is a split across the whole lid from end to end. I am a complete novice at repairing this sort of stuff. What is the best way to go about repairing it? Should I use super glue to get it stuck together? If that is ok do I then use some sort of putty or filler to fill up the gap then paint that to match with the rest of the lid? I was wondering because the lid is split at the sides, would the putty or filler set or would it run out the sides? Here's a photo of it:

 

[Harbourwoodwork]

what sort of wood is it? ,is it a precious item ?

 

[liamkstewart]

what sort of wood is it? ,is it a precious item ?

I have no idea what sort of wood it is. Is there a way I can tell or take a photo so you guys can? It's had a bit of damage since she got it. Its one of my sister's favourite things but I wouldn't necessarily say it is 'precious'.

 

[foxhole]

Likely it was made with two or more pieces glued together, wood glue should work you will need to keep it pushed tight together for a few hours.

 

[PC75]

what sort of wood is it? ,is it a precious item ?

Good questions.

If you can't say sorry repeatedly enough, then pva glue and a couple of clamps may save you... depending on the thickness of the material you may consider a biscuit joint; sadly requiring specialist tools though. In which case you may want to reach for your wallet to purchase a new one.

 

[cajar]

Sand all the paint off, apply wood glue to the edges, stick a couple of clamps on, remove any oozing glue after 30 mins, then leave it overnight. Sand the joint and repaint as required.

 

[Harbourwoodwork]

what sort of wood is it? ,is it a precious item ?

Good questions.

If you can't say sorry repeatedly enough, then pva glue and a couple of clamps may save you... depending on the thickness of the material you may consider a biscuit joint; sadly requiring specialist tools though. In which case you may want to reach for your wallet to purchase a new one.

how do you know its the right glue

 

[PC75]

I did only say 'it may save you'...