If I could find them I would... Or the old materials to make certain parts in which to make a piece of gear, again I would..sure... but unfortunately they are no where to be found...
Crafting may be easier for someone at level 20+ but currently at 1-20 its boring and tedious with nothing interesting to make. 20+ there are all kinds of neat equipment to make... 1-20 needs something to bridge that gap...