>The "activation" techniques used to make
>plated-through-hole PCBs might work to provide
>a surface for the electroplating.

Now there is an idea. Feed a piece of fuse wire through a hole I have just
drilled, connect it to roman's battery, and voila! instant plated through
hole - what was that about Tim the Toolman?

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