Yes it is possible using low power and 1.5mm rods. At low enough amps though they may be difficult to strike up.
However, if you warm the rod against a bit of scrap earthed onto the frame first, then when it is glowing you should be able to run from there.
If your power is too high you will just blow big holes through.
Welding is the most erotic of all the manual jointing skills ... more details sometime later - maybe!!
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