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How to install hi-hats in wire-lath plaster?

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Avid [JU]

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They make drywall/plaster clips that allow you just to use the can w/o the base. I think anyway.

Or just cut hole, mount light. Patch plaster.

But then I hate plaster :D
 
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Vamkie [JU]

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i just installed 6 in my house.

I used a jig saw. but mine is drywall. I would get the ones with the wider trim piece for plaster, will cover any mistakes.

I think i am going to put 4 more in on a different circuit - be able to have 3 diferent lighting arrangements.

My room is 15 by 20 - and 8- 65 watt floods did a pretty good job
 
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Hubjeep [JU]

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Avid said:
They make drywall/plaster clips that allow you just to use the can w/o the base. I think anyway.

Or just cut hole, mount light. Patch plaster.

But then I hate plaster :D
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Making the hole is what I am concerned with... think some sort of hole-saw would be the best bet? Drywall would be a piece of cake. :yup:
 
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Avid [JU]

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Hubjeep said:
Making the hole is what I am concerned with... think some sort of hole-saw would be the best bet? Drywall would be a piece of cake. :yup:
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Score it with a utility knife. Or use a hammer/nail punch and trace an outline for the light. Then knock/peal that plaster away. Cut the mesh with tin snips.

At least that's what I'd try.
 
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GoldenJeeper [JU]

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Rotary saw (zip saw in layman's terms) with masonary bit to get through plaster, and then switch to wood bit for lathe. I've cut way too many holes in plaster/lathe. Plaster is essentially CEMENT. It'll kill non-masonary blades.
 
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Hubjeep [JU]

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GoldenJeeper said:
Rotary saw (zip saw in layman's terms) with masonary bit to get through plaster, and then switch to wood bit for lathe. I've cut way too many holes in plaster/lathe. Plaster is essentially CEMENT. It'll kill non-masonary blades.
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YES, plaster is basically concrete = PITA to cut. :naw:

Rotozip sounds good... do you think the roto-zip masonry bit will make it through a few 6" holes? :puzzled:
 
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GoldenJeeper [JU]

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Hubjeep said:
YES, plaster is basically concrete = PITA to cut. :naw:

Rotozip sounds good... do you think the roto-zip masonry bit will make it through a few 6" holes? :puzzled:
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Sure will. I've cut MANY holes through plaster, and brick, with my masonary bits and they still work great. One is getting a bit dull, but it still cuts fine. I was using the wood cutting bit to remove something up in the attic, and went a little too far, and TOUCHED it to plaster, and melted/rounded off the tip on it.
 
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Hubjeep [JU]

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fun time today... removed closet back wall... now to build wall 10" back to
provide room for the washer/dryer. :yup:

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