Nah, Jim. A welder solves MANY more problems than it causes. Besides, I don't even think Mark considers it a problem, more like a challenge and one that a welder can help overcome.
All 3 burner tubes were cut and rewelded.
The knobs are perfectly in the middle of the control panels holes.
Now, if after I light the burners tubes and cutting and moving them don't bother the flame, then I'm happy.