Minimum thickness SS pipe for welding with SMAW

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I want to graduate to a Tig setup for my multiprocess welder one day but am going to stick (no pun intended) with my SWAW process for now. I am in the process of designing a product for eventual sale that will be made of stainless (316/316L) and was wondering what the thinnest wall tubing  material I can get away welding with the SMAW process. My material thickness options are as follows: .028 .035 .049 .065 .083 .095 .109 .120Note if it makes a difference: these materials will be welded to 1/4" thick SS material.As always, thank in advance, jwr2200
Reply:The thickness material that you can weld will depend more on your skills as a welder.   The only person who can tell you that is going to be yourself.  Try getting ahold to some scrap and see just how thin you can go.  but welding thin tubing to 1/4" plate I would think 16ga should be no trouble at all.  Depending on your skill level 18ga or less possiblyI'm a Lover, Fighter, Wild horse Rider, and a pretty good welding man......