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Dear Ed Carter,I am also a disabled ,50-plus year-old that very much wants to get into engraving.My background in leatherwork and drafting leads me to believe that I would not only find it very enjoyable but given a little time and the propper gear,would probably be not too shabby either.As you have no doubt found,the equipment is far from cheap and this is where I find it quite prohibative.In your post you mentioned that you may have more gear than you either need or can use.I'd be most interested in any doubles or excess gear that might be gathering dust.If this is the case and your willing to part with some of it,I'd sure appreciate hearing from you.my name is Pat and you can contact me at........merlin321@hotmail.com Here's hoping I hear from you and I wish you nothing but good tidings on your new endevure.(It is a fascinating hobby with a very long history.Good Luck and thanks for hearing me out.