Homebrew PCBs

--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "Ande_3" <boyerj@u...> wrote:
> All,
> 
> I'm trying to track down a PCB prototyping item and need some help.
> 
> What I'm looking for are small copper tubes which are intended to 
be 
> used for PCB vias instead of electroplating through holes.  I've 
used 
> them before and think they're great but cannot remember the name of 
> the company who sells them.
> 
> The are intended to be used like a rivet where one side of the tube 
> has a flange and the other is bent over using a special tool on a 
> drill press.  However, I find it much quicker and better to simply 
> solder both sides to the via pad.
> 
> Does anyone know where I can find these?  Basically what I'm 
looking 
> for is some kind of conductor to solder in my via holes.  Wire 
> doesn't realy work since it has to be held in place while 
soldering.  
> The flanges in these little copper cylindars worked great for that.
> 
> Please reply if you have any helpful info!
> 
> Thanks,
> Ande


I have some of a similar pin as T-Tech SIP Sockets on order from Digi-
key.

They press into the DIP holes and allow one to solder both sides and 
wind up with a socket on board.  They are kinda pricey, close to 10 
cents each, but (hopefully) will make life easier.

Also, I have used them as resistor sockets on boards for pulgging and 
un-plugging resistors.  Makes life MUCH easier !

Dave