$5,000 for a welder?!?!
I have three Millers in my shop, two MIG and a TIG. None of them were anywhere near $5,000 and I've never not been able to get something welded up.
I've used them on bikes, trucks, excavation equipment and a million other things.
There's no fucking reason a good welder can't be had for way less than $5,000. And I guarantee it'll more way more than enough for 99% of the people on BansheeHQ.