Homebrew PCBs

--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, Harvey White <madyn@...> wrote:
>
> On Fri, 4 Jul 2008 13:14:10 -0500, you wrote:
> 
> >>>I use eyelets (0.050 diameter), copper, and then separate vias
> 
> >
> >What do you mean "separate vias" ?
> 
> A via is used only to connect the top and bottom layers, but not at a
> parts lead.  That way, I do not have to worry about the hole in the
> eyelet.  

If you use separate vias, why bother with an eyelet? Just
insert a snipped off lead (from a resistor, or cap?) and solder
on both sides. Or am I missing something?

- GK