Homebrew PCBs

--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "Stefan Trethan"
<stefan_trethan@g...> wrote:
...
> Another fast method is to use a long wire and thread it through all
the  
> vias you find, then solder, and then cut the connecting pieces.
Wasteful  
> for the wire but if you take it from scrap doesn't matter.

That's how I do it.  In addition, the wire, before you trim it off,
makes a good place to clip on a test lead for continuity checking. 
You should always test the vias to see that they actually are
connected.  It is really frustrating trying to chase down why your
board doesn't work when one of your vias is open.

Phil