<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><div dir="ltr"></div><div dir="ltr">I second the recommendation for a toggle bolt. Remember that the ceiling is pretty thick— allowing for the keys on the back, mine are about an inch and half — so make sure you get long enough bolts. I recently learned there are toggles that have internal threads, so you can remove the bolt and attach some thing else with out losing the toggle in the cavity. </div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Also, on the subject of hanging thing on plaster walls: I have found that the best way to find studs is with a rack-a-tiers studball </div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Rack-Tiers-52300-Studball-Colors/dp/B00JV3JNE6">https://www.amazon.com/Rack-Tiers-52300-Studball-Colors/dp/B00JV3JNE6</a></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">It’s a very strong spherical magnet in a rubber strap, that will stick to a 3d lathing nail through an inch of plaster. Also useful for finding floor joists through the finish floor. </div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">(Don’t buy a knockoff, the magnets are not strong enough!)</div><div dir="ltr"><br><blockquote type="cite">On Oct 31, 2025, at 10:38, Tim . <tims_datsun_stuff@outlook.com> wrote:<br><br></blockquote></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr">
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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. </div>
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Sooooooooooooo, please have patience while I ask to many questions. This is the first:</div>
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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
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Thanks!</div>
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