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A cheaper alternative to buying a new power tool is a hole cutting
compass - you can get one at THE DEPOT. Use this to cut a circle
through the plaster but it won't go through metal lath. Get plenty of
blades if you have to cut more than one. The lath will chew them up.

Next you can crumble out the circle piece then use wire cutters or
sheet metal sheers to cut out the lath. Be careful when cutting that
stuff with anything - power or hand tool - wear gloves. It will shred
your skin worse than a mean tom cat.

This method is slower, but more deliberate with less chance of injury
and cutting where you don't want to.

I think the compass will take a power drill right? I think I will try this.
Thanks!