Light bar build or buy??

Hey guys-

Just a thought here, most of these light bars seem fairly simple in design. They do not offer much for structual strength to the truck itself they seem to be more like a sacrficial bumper with lights so to speak.
Anyway where I'm going with this is I have been going back and fourth with either making a one time purchase of a light bar for my Taco which could be in upwards of up to $300 or use that to buy a good wire fed welder and make my own?
Has anyone made thier own light bars? If so can we see some pictures?
Thanks

 

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-tacomas/23829-lightbars-baja-bars-etc.html

check out this link, discussing the different types avail and pics!