On Wed, 29 Sep 2004 20:25:01 GMT, "Bob"
wrote:

I am patching holes left after removing some recessed lights. I know how to
glue/screw wood strips as a back stop to attach the drywall patch to. My
concern is that the current plaster on the current ceiling drywall is up to
1/2" thick in places. Rather than have to build up the plaster on the patch
to the 1/2", would it make more sense to use a shim to bring the patch to
within 1/8" or so of the final surface before taping and plastering? Would
the different thickness of the final plaster cause any problems?

Thanks,
Bob Abbott
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Shimming within the cutout would work fine. Just make sure to shim the
entire width of the cutout so you don't get any wiggle.