Hole saws and other tools of the trade do more than make pretty holes for your electrical work. They also keep damage and subsequent repairs to a minimum. This is especially true when you’re cutting through plaster and lath. Lath is the wood or metal backing that acts as a form for wet plaster. The plaster is forced into the lath where it eventually dries into a wall or ceiling. It’s almost impossible to cut a clean hole through lath using hand tools. A hole saw or a reciprocating saw will do the job quickly and cleanly.
Believe me, you’ll never catch an electrician using hand tools when a power tool is the better choice. You might think you have limited use for a hole saw, and you might not want to spend the money on one, but there’s another way to look at it. A four-inch hole saw costs around $20. If you have to install five light fixtures, the hole saw is costing you $4 a light. It’s also greatly reducing your labor time, and you can avoid the frustration of trying to cut a clean circle with hand tools. Besides, you can always find a future use for it, especially if you have more remodeling projects in mind.
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