Title: The Right Way to Cut a Hole in a Plaster Wall | DoItYourself.com
Headings: The Right Way to Cut a Hole in a Plaster Wall
The Right Way to Cut a Hole in a Plaster Wall
Step 1 - Mark the Area With a Pencil
Step 2 - Punch in the Center of the Area
Step 3 - Set up the Saw
Step 4 - Follow the Pencil Line With the Saw

Content: The reciprocating saw is going to cut through the wall pretty easily. Attach a 6-inch wrecking or demolition blade to the saw. These blades are strong and thick, and designed to cut through nail embedded wood, metal, plastic, and other materials. They won't bend or torque as easily as all-purpose blades. Using a longer blade risks damage to the back of the wall on the opposite side of the framing. Step 4 - Follow the Pencil Line With the Saw
Start at the hole you punched and cut from the center out to the pencil line. Set the blade in the hole and pull the trigger. Let the weight of the tool do the work for you. Keep a steady hand, and follow the line you outlined as best you can. The saw is going to cut through both the lathe and the plaster.