[sdiy] OT: welding

[Lincoln Fong]

Can someone give me some advice on welding. I have an old but expensive
office chair with a star shaped steel (?) rod base. One of the rods has come
loose but I want to save the chair. Is buying one of these cheap gas welding
tools a viable option in terms of effectiveness and safety and what sort do
I need? I did some welding years ago on a course but nothing in recent
years.

Thanks a lot. You can respond privately if this is too off-topic.

Lincoln