it might depend on if need a stick or mig welder arc welders are avalable at most rental places welding supply places might rent them.most muffler shops have migs if you know someone who works in one you might to be able to use on the weekend migs can usally be pluged into a 110 outlet arc welders need a 50 amp 220 outlet or you need to get a gas powerd one if you get a arc welder make sure you get one that has dc