[Shop-talk] Hanging stuff from plaster and lath

[Paul Parkanzky]

Toggle anchors work well in plaster and lathe.

-Paul

On Fri, Oct 31, 2025 at 11:42 AM Tim . <tims_datsun_stuff at outlook.com>
wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> I just had back surgery last Monday. Healing well and already off the Rx
> pain meds. However, I am still going to be on minimal activity for a few
> weeks more.
>
> Sooooooooooooo, please have patience while I ask to many questions. This
> is the first:
>
> I am wondering the best way to hang lights from a plaster and lath ceiling
> (that is over 120 years old if this last bit matters). The two plant lights
> in question weight just under five pounds each. I will also be mounting a
> bracket that is used to adjust the height of the hanging light--this most
> likely on the wall but am not sure yet. I know exactly where the lights
> will hang so most likely won't be able to (find) use a stud.
>
> Thanks!
> tim
>
>
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