Anyone ever weld on a rear sprocket

[Itype2slo]

Question. Before I hurt myself. I have a cool small 42tooth rear sprocket it fits the hub but bolt pattern is wrong can it be welded on? Let's me know before I wreck a good wheel. Thanks

 

[Stangrcr1]

Can it be welded, sure.

Should it be? Probably not unless you don't care about the wheel.

Why not just redrill it?

 

[Itype2slo]

Re drilling hole pattern might be better. Thanks