openings in metal lath and plaster wall

02-01-2013, 11:13 PM	#1
tdzuiderveld Newbie   Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 1	openings in metal lath and plaster wall how to cut openings in metal lath and plaster wall?

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02-01-2013, 11:31 PM	#2
joecaption Member   Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Hartfield VA Posts: 18,115	openings in metal lath and plaster wall 4-1/2 right angle grinder with a diamond blade. Better have a shop vac ready and wear a dust mask there's going to be dust ever where.

02-02-2013, 09:52 AM	#3
Maintenance 6 gravity always wins   Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Central Pennsylvania Posts: 2,374	openings in metal lath and plaster wall I've used a masonry bit to get started, then a demo blade in a sawzall if the holes need to be nice and square, like to add a receptacle box or something.