Archive of the former Yahoo!Groups mailing list: Homebrew PCBs

I considered using these in the past but never actually bought some. I believe they are normally called pcb rivets or hollow grommets, or eyelets. Of all things, Walmart sells a bulk pack of 200 for $6.

Finding the right grommet setting tool could be a bit harder. A hand operated press with top and bottom dies will probably run over $100. If you have access to a small lathe it may be possible to make your own. Harbor Freight sells a watch case press that possibly be modified to either take you home made dies or machine the parts that come with it. If you still have to tools then getting more rivets/grommets/eyelets should be easy.

Mike