Homebrew PCBs

YES, it is different than solid wire. Solid wire is copper and usually 
plated with tin or solder so that it takes solder easily. Brass, if left 
standing for any amount of time can acquire a coating of oxide which 
resists solder adhesion. And most electronic fluxes are not formulated 
to handle this. You would have to scrupulously clean the brass 
immediately before inserting it and soldering it if you want reliable 
connections. I have a lot of experience with brass that was "soldered" 
to PCBs.


James said,

> Without rivet heads, is it really any different than solid core wire of
> appropriate thickness?