Graco 3400 question
Discussion in Striping & Marking started by Ace Striper (unclaimed legacy handle), Aug 29, 2006. 3 replies, last reply Aug 29, 2006.
I'm a "Straight" Newbie....And purchased a new Graco 3400 for $3250.00 No tax, Free shipping from a a dealer on e-bay, Deckright Systems.That Lil' 3400 has done me well as its my only machine and it has sprayed right at $30,000.00 in just 4.5 months. I have used it to do some local jobs along with Target stores and it has not missed a beat. I have ran that 3400 hard! it has probably 200 hours on it and all I have done is use lots and lots of TSL,And changed the oil a coupla times....Got a slug of tips with my Graco bucks and still have 3 new in the package....Plus a really cool Graco Polo shirt. I'll be ready to upgrade to a 3900 next year, but I dont mind "Pushing" my machine and will continue to do so until I'm physically incapable. Me and that Lil' 3400 can stripe a lot with 700 Stalls, lots of crosshatched area, 20 Handicaps, 1000 feet of red curb, Arrows and stop stencils, along with some assorted poles and what-not in apprx 8-9 Hours. I took my 3400 out on the road as my one and only machine to try and build my business and that unit is as tough as nails. I swear by em'. , Combine that with Mr.Robert Liles and his incredible ability to get them stencils and good advice out on a moments notice. You cant lose!!
Thanks S/F, But I really enjoy the "Work-Out" that I get from running up and down the lots....I truly enjoy the physical labor and feel stronger and better than I did 5 months ago sitting on my butt in an air conditioned sterile office digging around for change for another exiting journey to the almighty Vending machine. I manage a marketing company, but took the Summer off to get some Road-time, Fresh Air, and find rejuvenation via good old fashoined hard labor! I get a real good feeling and sense of accomplishment from this work. I always feel strong and proud after sweating my butt off all night literally running the lines and challenging myself to complete the entire job. You have really got to haul (expletive) when its just you a big 6-7-800 stall retailers lot and one lil' old 3400. And I really enjoy the work. Of course in due time as I grow and land some more Business I'm certain that I'll "Burn-Out"on the novelty of it all and at that point determine that I need a Lazy-Liner,a couple 3900's, Some help, A bigger Truck, and all the trappings that accompany sucess in this business. And the Lil' 3400 that is helping me to achieve my goals will be relagated to......A designated blue only handi-cappped stall painting machine. Until then me and my faithful "Road-Dawg" the little 3400, will continue to march. Literally!
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