Homebrew PCBs

Phil, I have used rivets very similar to those in the .8mm size. The tool I have is a Panapress with the punches - they work nice indeed. High density would be a problem.  My use is normally for via from one side of board to other and my boards are NOT dense.

They are "spec'd" to hold without soldering, but I press the rivets, then put a dab of solder on both sides to be sure they make a good solid connection.  I like them better than using a piece of wire for a via.

They "could" be set without the press and special tool, but the special tool is nice.

Ken H>

--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, Philip Pemberton <ygroups@...> wrote:
>
> Hi guys,
> 
> Has anyone had a play with these yet?
> http://uk.farnell.com/cif/bg9-s/rivets-%C3%B8-0-8mm-qty-100/dp/1783593
> http://uk.farnell.com/cif/bg10-s/rivets-%C3%B8-1-1mm-qty-100/dp/1783594
> http://uk.farnell.com/cif/bg9/metalization-kit-0-8mm/dp/4208742