Homebrew PCBs

I would think that solder paste once heated would bead away from the 
insulated whole just like it does on the top of the board.

You would need something that would really stick to the fiberglass 
and not let go, like conducting epoxy

At 04:34 AM 2/8/2014, you wrote:
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>Isn't the paste just solder paste? Couldn't you do the same thing 
>with the right solder paste and a simple vacuum cleaner? I think the 
>idea is great but we need to hack it :-) so to speak.
>
>D.
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>On Wed, Feb 5, 2014 at 8:32 PM, 
><<mailto:dgminala@...>dgminala@...> wrote:
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>The website for their US operations is 
><http://www.lpkfusa.com>www.lpkfusa.com.  Click the Store link and 
>look for the ProConduct and the EasyContac products.  Quite 
>expensive to get set up.  IMHO, unless you regularly have to make 
>prototype boards, and need fast turnaround, you're much better off 
>by using hollow rivets for the vias and component through-holes, or 
>by going to prototyping services such as ExpressPCB or one of the 
>many off-shore producers.
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>For instance, for the ProConduct paste & vacuum system, you'll start 
>off with a $2000 bill, and go from there.  The paste and film 
>consumables are pretty costly as well.
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>Cheers,
>
>Dave M

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