Ed,
Mapquest shows you are about 150 miles north of me; I'm north of Pinckneyville, IL. on State Rt 127. Be glad to give you a few hands-on lessons if you ever want to make the trip.
The tool steel bits can be welded on (I have many times here), but there is a good chance the tool steel will shear under heavy cuts. 2 better options are:
#1 braze the bits on
#2 make tool holders for the bits
As I said I will be happy to help you any way I can and I am not afraid to share a few shop tips & tricks used here.
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trying-it (AKA: Stan)
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