Todays walk in camera mount

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A customer came in today with blueprints and every thing.   He has a camera mount that has to be 6'4" down from the ceiling.  It mounts on a pipe just under 2" 0d.Here is the blue print.   I suggested some thicker plate and heavier angle.  He said OK.   Then he called me and asked if I could make the height adjustable from the top.  I said sure.  This is what happens when you put 200 amps to 1/16 tungsten.  My weld is contaminated     I switched to 3/32  for 1/4" plate and 1X1X 1/4 angle.Everthing is tig this week.  I cut the hole in the plate with a hole saw in a drill press with lots of oil.  I cut the pipe on a band saw.   I drilled and tapped the collar for 5/16 bolts.  the pipe has holes in the top for a bolt so it CAN"T fall through the top mount.Real world weldin.  When I grow up I want to be a tig weldor.
Reply:This is the bottom.  I needed just 1/8" all the way around.  I had a flatwasher, that was not quite big enough.  I sliced a piece of bigger pipe and tacked it on.   I then went from top to bottom on both sides.    I filled the gap as I went.Back side of bead   All free hand sitting on a stool just like you see it.Pipe goes through here.V350 pro, WP18f torch  Lincoln cooler, 3/32 tungsten red or black, E70S-6 filler   All mill scale was  removed with a grinder.  Touch start only.Last edited by David R; 12-30-2011 at 07:53 PM.Real world weldin.  When I grow up I want to be a tig weldor.
Reply:Nice job David. Thanks for sharing.There's always something that needs to be made.How do you know the blacksmith's dog? When you hollar at him he makes a bolt for the door!
Reply:hey Dave those tig welds are lookin real good, nice work                                                  Bob
Reply:Thanks folks.  Customer picked it up this morning.  He liked it.  Its all primed and painted.  No one will see or notice those welds again.  DavidReal world weldin.  When I grow up I want to be a tig weldor.
Reply:Those welds look great. I would love to get into Tig