Electromatic
Senior Member
- Location
- Virginia
- Occupation
- Master Electrician
Anyone have suggestions on cutting in 6" cans in a plaster and lath ceiling? I've cut in plenty of devices and a few cans before, but I need to do a couple dozen in a historical renovation.
I know a regular hole saw will get eaten up after a couple. A few brands have a continuous carbide grit version, but I'm doubtful how well it will actually go through the plaster or lath. There are also some that only have a few heavy carbide teeth (eg. Milwaukee Big Hawg) that seem like they'd do well with the plaster but I can see them being too rough on the lath and/or getting caught in the gaps between the lath strips. Our shop doesn't have a heavy-duty rotozip, and all I have is a little Dremel. Maybe it's time to get one since a 6" Big Hawg is about $90 anyway.
Thanks for any suggestions!
I know a regular hole saw will get eaten up after a couple. A few brands have a continuous carbide grit version, but I'm doubtful how well it will actually go through the plaster or lath. There are also some that only have a few heavy carbide teeth (eg. Milwaukee Big Hawg) that seem like they'd do well with the plaster but I can see them being too rough on the lath and/or getting caught in the gaps between the lath strips. Our shop doesn't have a heavy-duty rotozip, and all I have is a little Dremel. Maybe it's time to get one since a 6" Big Hawg is about $90 anyway.
Thanks for any suggestions!