DE wrote:

I replaced these bolts maybe 20 years ago and can't complain
about the service , just enjoy utilizing the shop and usually can
improve upon the factory design in the process..

As others said, don't weld!

But if you are seeking for new shop equipment that solves the job:
Get a "metal sprayer". It is basicaly a OA torch with a (gravity
operated) spray gun like feeder. This feeder puts some metal powder into
the flame's blast where the metal melts and is blasted onto your
surface. You get quite a big selection of powder to use. Among them is
wear resistant bronce.
The process is quite simple, so you might also be able to build one by
yourself. Also, it doesn't heat up the base material too much. After
spraying the metal on, you can use your lathe to get the part back to
size.


Nick
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