Here is my quandary... I have an Epilog Summit 2000/25A that has a SYNRAD F48-2-283 dated 1996. I think it might need a recharged but I'm not sure. Regardless, I was told that it is no longer serviceable because of its age. Other than it lasing intermittently everything else seems to work well. Is there a replacement tube that I can use instead? Do I have any other options? What about converting it to a 3D printer with laser option? It does have a Z axis! I need some opinions and/or options to work with. I don't mind gutting it or whatever is necessary to get some use out of it. **START RANT** Apparently, from my research, I just don't have the amount of money necessary to do the right thing with the laser tube. I am summarily disheartened by the amount of price gouging for the parts and service in this particular industry. (CAS vet. 20+ yrs) I guess that's 'The American Way'! Way to go USA! Yeah, Stick it to the workin' man! **END RANT** Sorry for that...