Homebrew PCBs

I'm confused about what quimical is.  I can't find that in any dictionary.  Do you mean chemical?  Done with chemistry?

Donald.
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> From: "Vicent Colomar Prats" <vicentecolomar@...>
> To: "Homebrew PCBs" <Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, December 15, 2010 10:39:47 AM
> Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Quimical VIAs
> 
> Hi Donald,
> 
> I think your idea of putting a thin wire in a slotted pad could work, but it
> is going to be a lot of work. A friend of mine also tried to flat the vias
> (normal ones with a simple piece of wire) with a dremel and did a good job.
> It is also a lot of work but never did it enought to put an IC on top of
> those vias.
> 
> Another idea I have, but not tried yet, is with sodder paste. First try one
> side, then the other. Or maybe helped with a very thin wire in the hole?
> Anybody tried something similar?
> 
> Anyway, some of this "inventions" can work with more o less result, but I'm
> convinced the way is to go to a quimical or electrolytical plated process.
> Is there anything affordable for the hobbyier?
> 
> 2010/12/15 Donald H Locker <dhlocker@...>