Actually they do make those pins exactly for this purpose.
They are tapered and come connected end to end as a little rod, you
simply break them off one by one.
I do not recall where I saw them.
ST
On Wed, Feb 10, 2010 at 7:36 PM, DJ Delorie <dj@...> wrote:
>
> I wonder if they could make via-pins? Just a simple pre-cut wire with
> a flange on one end, designed to press-fit into a 13.5 mil hole and be
> soldered on both sides.
>
> I suppose it would be easy enough to buy 13.5 mil wire (or slightly
> larger?), and cut it to length with some shearing action that left a
> bend on the top...
>
>