Homebrew PCBs

Alan Marconett wrote:
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> On through-hole pads, I've heard (but never used) that small eyelets can be
> manually inserted in the holes, and then peaned over.  That would be a job!

I have seen a spring loaded trip punch type swaging tool that does 
this in a single push.  I don't think this site sells that type, but 
here are some eyelets.
http://www.solder.net/PCB/pcb_repairmaterials.asp