That was when I was removing it from the offcut I took from another car.Good stuff!
About pre-drilling for plug welds, did you not say you'd drilled straight through when removing the old piece? then just weld from the other side, no?
I spent hours drilling out every m6 bolt on the under side of my MR2...I seem to remember every single one broke off and it took me ages (and a lot of drill bits!) to drill and tap them. Replaced the lot with flange head stainless.On a side note.... Who loves drilling out sheared bolts?? I DONT!
That's a nice patio and should keep the wife happy. Come to think of it, it's a lovely level and stable surface to put the FTO on ...............................