Arc weld 1.5mm stainless steel pipe

[aidank]

As per title I will be welding a bit of 1mm ss pipe with a buzz box. Welding it to a plate to make a bracket for a 1kg WiFi transmitter.

Wind will be blowing it about.

Is it actually possible or am I wasting my time

 

[Hood]

It is possible, I used to do it years ago but the buzz box makes it trickier a decent inverter makes it much easier but still you have to be careful. If the plate is thicker just aim most of the heat to the plate and swipe up to the tube as you go.

 

[knighty]

I'd add 4 gussets around it, nothing much, just some triangle offcuts, they'll make a big difference

guess it depends how long the pipe is

 

[hotponyshoes]

If you can find a bit of scrap copper to plug behind the weld area it will help.
Even a bit of stainless (big washer) would help. Stick it in the tube and leave it there afterwards

 

[BrokenBiker]

Where about in the country are you? I'm sure someone local on here would be happy to tig weld it or possibly mig weld it for you...arc wont be fun on such thin material, and being stainless as well

 

[anto44]

It could be done but it's going to be a difficult weld to get right. If possible I'd get some off cuts the same thickness and do a few test joints, if you can't get good results on the test pieces don't try the actual work pieces.

 

[Hood]

Pic of 1.5mm wall tube and 1.5mm thick sheet.
Used an inverter which makes a big difference and 1.6mm 316 rod.

 

[tom2207]

where are you located ,,, could you put a heavier walled spigot on the wall plate then either slip the pole into it , or over it and stick a bolt through it , just thinking of an easier way of getting the job done