On Wed, 4 Mar 2009 17:18:05 +0000, Ian White wrote:

The Natural Philosopher wrote:
Lath/lathe

Not sure they are not alternatives in the case of strips of wood.

Only to some UK builders and DIYers.

If you want a "lathe and plaster" ceiling, on your own head be it.

It'd give you a nasty turn.
--
Peter.
You don't understand Newton's Third Law of Motion?
It's not rocket science, you know.