This question relates to building a custom made antenna mount for a Jeep or
an atv.

Questio

"James" nospamfdn.com> wrote in message
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I did this last summer. Welded a guide on to my boat lift. The guide is
galvanized pipe and the mount is stainless. Used an Oxy-Acetylene torch with
brass rod. The weld wasn't super pretty but it held up through the summer
just fine.

JT

If you're talking about mig welding, it's no problem. I've used fluxcore
mild steel wire to weld sstl to carbon steel.
You'll need to grind away the zinc on the pipe where the weld will be.

Bill

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James wrote:

Sure, you just prepare the pipe by removing the zinc and then you are
just dealing with mild steel. Just remember you will need to coat the
weld site with something to prevent rust.

On Jan 3, 11:07 am, George wrote:

Any zinc-rich paint will do a dandy job. Look for brands like Co-Galv,
etc. Popular with folks who do work on chain link fences, for example.
HTH

Joe

James wrote:

Galvanized pipe is just mild steel that has been galvanized, it can be
ground or wire-wheeled off, , be sure to get it back at least a fat inch
from anywhere a weld will be, , and be cautious, the fumes from burning
or grinding galvanization, which is zinc, isn't that good for you.

There are stainless steel welding rod/wire made for welding stainless to
mild steel, the number is 309. For a simple mount, you might be ableto
get away with 7018 (lo-hy) welding rod, , but it's not recommended,
especially for anything structural. .

Thanks for all the nice replies !!!

James

This is actually best done with a high nickle stick weld.

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"James" nospamfdn.com> wrote in message
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Its amazing at the crap you get from a question answered by ignorant
contestants.

To weld stainless to galvanived pipe, first understand that you are
actually welding stainless to carbon after you totally remove the
galvanize from the weld zone.

Next you will need filler material or shielded rod (depending your
process) that is designed for just that job like eg: 316L SS

As far as galvanize being highly toxic, bunk you would have to
purposely suck up a lot of the smoke to get even sick temporarily.

Of course its best to breathe none.

Finally coat the welded area with a cold galvanizing spray you can get
just about anywhwre that sells paint.

On Thu, 3 Jan 2008 10:41:01 -0500, "James" nospamfdn.com>
wrote:

Just FYI, I worked in a scrap yard running a crane and cutting steel
into chunks for the shredder. A co-worker was cutting galvanized water
tank and got a snoot full of the smoke. He had a nose bleed for a
couple days and was really sick to his stomach and made a hospital trip.

Now I don't know that he got sick from the galvanized smoke or something
else in the tank, but we 'sure' were careful to be 'up wind' when
cutting after that.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
'New' frame in the works for '08. Some Canadian Bush Trip and Build
Photos: http://mikeromainjeeptrips.shutterfly.com

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