On Sun, 26 Nov 2006 18:07:37 GMT, Puddin' Man
wrote:

Seems like you could use something like a Dremel to cut thru the grout
and then all the way thru the plaster and lathe, then remove the
section.

If Dremel's got a cutting wheel of the appropriate diameter,
and capable of going thru the steel lath.

A Dremel would not be my choice. A grinder as mentioned previously.
You could make a plastic tent in the immediate work area to contain
the dust. The grinder will make fast work of the lath, etc.

--
Oren

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