wall chaser

[the pict]

Anyone used a chaser on lathe work, I have a feeling it would splinter and crack the length of the lathe strips, perhaps a 4 inch angle grinder with a thin disc would be better
any ideas
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[Guitarist]

You should really be going behind the laths, rather than cutting them out. (A lathe is something different btw )

 

[telectrix]

agree with guitar man. fish cable behind laths. cutting them weakens the wall.

 

[the pict]

I will bear all in mind although there is very little gap behind the lath on the walls
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[Amp David]

Cut the lath and you'll have a chase that's about 2 foot wide, once all the plaster has dropped off.

A lath and plaster wall is usually fastened to at least 3x2 studs

 

[telectrix]

I will bear all in mind although there is very little gap behind the lath on the walls
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what cable you using, 25mm SWA?

 

[the pict]

This a cottage built in the late 17th century, precious few building regs have been adhered to since, So I am weighing my options as to how best to proceed ,lath there may be how far off the original boulder wall it is may vary, it could be flush in one part and arm deep in the next so chasing a channell seemed the best option however ??
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PS Pics to follow

 

[sythai]

Goes easy..... may be worth investing in one of these beauty's :

FEIN MultiMaster Start Plus MultiMaster - C. & E. FEIN GmbH

 

[Guitarist]

Goes easy..... may be worth investing in one of these beauty's :

FEIN MultiMaster Start Plus MultiMaster - C. & E. FEIN GmbH

I have the Bosch version. Wouldn't be without it now...

 

[sythai]

Wouldn't be without it now...

Definitely on my top 5 list of must haves items:yes:

 

[Guitarist]

Definitely on my top 5 list of must haves items:yes:

At £60 odd, not worth even thinking about

 

[shazbutz]

Good piece of kit but surely not for chasing?

 

[MarkieSparkie]

Anyone used a chaser on lathe work, I have a feeling it would splinter and crack the length of the lathe strips, perhaps a 4 inch angle grinder with a thin disc would be better
any ideas
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Yes, I've used a thread chaser on both woodworking and metalworking lathes loads of times. :joker: But I don't think that was what you meant.

As others have said a reciprocating multi cutter, like a Fein Multimaster, is probably the best choice. If you don't have one a jigsaw or 1/4" router will work, just not so neatly and it's more messy. Don't be tempted to use a spiral cutter, like a Rotazip, because they tend to burn out their bits on the hardwood laths.

 

[AP Electrical]

Anyone used a chaser on lathe work, I have a feeling it would splinter and crack the length of the lathe strips, perhaps a 4 inch angle grinder with a thin disc would be better
any ideas
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reciprocating saw on low speed or skill saw 10mm at a time - would be my choice.

 

[Guitarist]

Good piece of kit but surely not for chasing?

The "chasing" is actually getting down a lath and plaster wall