Doesn't necessarily have to be welded. Cut the legs, slip a larger pipe over it. Problem there is as noted it's going to be flexing and bearing load differently.
Don't drill out space for the casters though. That'll weaken the metal tubing and you'll snap the thing in half before you know it.
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