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Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] brass tube vias tooth press

2017-10-31 by Rob

I like that idea.

I may play with that idea.
I pretty much stick to 70 mm by 100 mm etching so perhaps a C clamp or a 
large jaw pliers that can reach 40mm (half way across the PCB.... would 
be good to hold the teeth cones.



On 10/31/2017 10:18 AM, Dale Chatham dale.chatham@... 
[Homebrew_PCBs] wrote:
>
> The one thing one could do with the brass tubing is to make a conical 
> tool for both sides which will flange the tubing.  Done right, it 
> would produce an airtight seal and solder would be superfluous (though 
> highly advised).
>
>
> On 10/30/2017 9:03 PM, James bitsyboffin@... [Homebrew_PCBs] wrote:
>> Without rivet heads, is it really any different than solid core wire 
>> of appropriate thickness?
>>
>> That aside, and against my own reservations, I've got some of these 
>> in my Aliexpress cart currently when I get around to clearing it out next
>>
>> https://goo.gl/QpDTnn
>>
>> (in case the listing goes, title is "1 Black Jar Boxed Bar Design 
>> 0.5mm Thickness Rivets Studs Gold Plated Metallic Japanese Style 3D 
>> Nail Art Decoration Accessories")
>>
>> I have absolutely no idea if they are solid, brass, copper, or maybe 
>> even plastic, but for $2 I figure it's worth a look.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Tue, Oct 31, 2017 at 6:06 AM, Rob roomberg@... 
>> <mailto:roomberg@...> [Homebrew_PCBs] 
>> <Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com 
>> <mailto:Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com>> wrote:
>>
>>     I found brass tube
>>
>
>

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