Better to Weld or Bolt on a D-ring

[Lucky]

Hello, I just bought a weldable D-ring, made out of 3/4" rod for the ring....rated for like 20,000 pounds...plenty heavy !!! I want to put it on the inside back surface of my bucket so I can attach a chain to it....for whenever I want to lift a log or pull something. I'm trying to decide whether to just weld it to the bucket or weld it to a piece of 1/4" plate and bolt it to the bucket. That way I could take it off if needed, however, then I would have 4 holes drilled in the bucket where maybe liquid could squirt out if the right situation occured. ANy thoughts or ideas??????? LUCKY

 

[Tazza]

I have a hook on mine, it was just welded by the previous owner. I use it all the time and has never moved. If welded right, i see no problems. As long as it doesn't hang out too far, it won't get in the way much anyway.