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Thanks, that makes sense and thankfully I have all three of those options available!
I guess it makes sense to cut the panel over the horizontal stud and just notch that, rather than cutting a larger hole above/below to get a drill in for the stud. Should mean a much smaller hole if things go to plan...
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I guess it makes sense to cut the panel over the horizontal stud and just notch that
Yeah exactly (horizontals between studs are called noggin(g)s - also between joists)
Or you could cut along midpoint of the noggin and neighbouring stud to give something to attach your patch to, then you can drill down, this has the disadvantage that you’re working blind below the noggin.
Don’t forget to put electrical tape over the ends of the pipes to prevent Victorian detritus in yer plumbing.
absurdbird
Use something with minimal vibration. In order of preference;
Multi tool
Angle grinder
Stanley knife, straightedge and loads of blades (this isn’t so good for the lath but you can sometimes cut with tin snips or something)
If you cut through the plaster first, remove it then cut a smaller opening through the lath this will leave you something to attach your patch to afterwards.
(It’s the vibration from cutting through the lath that will really fuck up the wall)