In article ,
Stormin' Norman wrote:

On Thu, 1 Dec 2016 09:29:12 -0800 (PST), TimR
wrote:

Followup question:

I have to cut through plaster and metal lath. I guess it's expanded perf
metal, from the tiny bit I can see through the faucet openings.

I would cut a hole from stud to stud, but it's a lot harder to find studs in
plaster walls, at least for me. I hope the shower is centered between
studs.

The web has recommendations for a Rotozip and a utility knife for cutting
plaster down to lath. I have both, never tried the zip on plaster though.
Or a dremel and a lot of cutoff blades. Anybody have a good way to do this
job?

I would use a reciprocating saw with a short, bimetal, metal cutting
blade.

Won't this shake the wall, perhaps causing additional damage?


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charles