I would strongly recommend replacing the fork before weld as the hole in it has caused a weak spot in the fork and is now much more likely to break especially with the large weight you are likely lifting (not 100% but pretty sure that a hole in the fork is a OSHA violation) Recommending this also because of effectiveness of welding gases
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