Someone posted a link on here a few months ago that was a pretty simple solution. A small copper tube with scored break-away sections was available in a few different diameters. Perhaps someone remembers or has more time to look through the archives...today's a killer for me time-wise.... Chris Subject: Re: [EE]: vias in low vol double sided board production In past years - eyelets (small rivets) were used. Drill apporpriate hole, insert eyelet, crimp, solder. We used those when prototyping low-Z med. power stripline/microstrip RF board designs. Jim -- http://www.piclist.com#nomail Going offline? Don't AutoReply us! email listserv@mitvma.mit.edu with SET PICList DIGEST in the body