What do you think of this smoker?

chrischandler71 · 09-19-2011, 06:52 AM

I have been thinking of getting a Lang in the spring, but a buddy of mine found this smoker from a guy who locally makes these. It is a 250 gallon tank..he says its 3/8 inch steel. The firebox has 2 vents, and the warmer on back has 2 racks, and he said you could use it as a grill or warmer. It has 2 smoke stacks, and its a reverse flow smoker. He said he would sell it to me for 1900.00. A comparable Lang is 3000.00. I don't mind paying for quality, but don't am always looking for a deal. Should I go this route or wait and buy the Lang?

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Pappy · 09-19-2011, 06:56 AM

That has a lot of nice features. I like the $1900 feature the most. Nice looking rig.

Fatback Joe · 09-19-2011, 08:50 AM

See if you can talk to a couple of people that own one and get their feedback.

Nosmo King · 09-19-2011, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Fatback Joe

See if you can talk to a couple of people that own one and get their feedback.

Ditto, 3/8 thick? That thing will weigh a ton. Hold heat forever though.

Ron_L · 09-19-2011, 09:05 AM

I would also suggest talking to some current owners.

A couple of quick observations...

1. It's not a reverse flow like the Lang. Reverse flow will give more even temps.
2. The placement of the stacks looks odd. There are two on the main cooking chamber and two on the warmer. I would think that you would want the flow to be through the main chamber and then through the warmer. Having the stacks on the main chamber seems strange.
3. Have you tried opening the doors? There doesn't seem to be any counter weights so I'm betting that they are heavy.

cholloway · 09-19-2011, 09:08 AM

Probably not a big deal, but I can see where they took some shortcuts during the build.
Only welding every 8" or so around the cook door flange for one. Should be adequate but I would have at least filled in between with JB weld or the like just for asthetics.
Also I would have mitered the flanges at the 4 corners of the door. That's just me.
"Quality is in the details"
Then again... It IS only $1900.
Check it out closely.

PS... Chris, I sent you a PM about something else

wildflower · 09-19-2011, 09:54 AM

see it they have one you can take a test cook on

qnbiker · 09-19-2011, 10:36 AM

I noticed the stacks too. It claims to be a reverse flow but a reverse flow wouldn't have a stack at the the end opposite the firebox.

syndicate559 · 09-19-2011, 11:20 AM

I'd be very curious to hear some feedback on how it cooks. If it's good, for that price I'd probably drive out there and tow it back home!

AUradar · 09-19-2011, 12:05 PM

do they have a website? I'll be interested in looking at them

Jason TQ · 09-19-2011, 12:36 PM

Looks nice. Ditto on asking them to let you do a test cook. Or just get it fired up for a few hours to see how it holds temp and how even it is. I would think they would let you if they really wanted to sell it. Sometimes deals turn out to be great even if they aren't well known brands. Test cook would help tell you that.

Will32Rod · 09-19-2011, 03:10 PM

Door will be very heavy with no counter weight, and that a big door at 3/8 thick.
JMHO

chibi · 09-19-2011, 06:00 PM

I think that it is a reverse. The other stack maybe for the warmerbox on the end. Does it have its own firebox? I think it is worth taking a good look at it. definatly a good price.

ChicagoSizzlin · 09-19-2011, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by AUradar

do they have a website? I'll be interested in looking at them

+1 on details

PimpSmoke · 09-19-2011, 06:10 PM

The welds look rough, and it is a pretty interesting design if it is a true reverse flow. Would be very curious how it holds temp and if it has any huge hot spots(not that they are bad).

09-19-2011, 06:56 AM	#2
Pappy is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 05-09-11 Location: Granite City, Illinois (Near St. Louis "GO CARDS")	That has a lot of nice features. I like the $1900 feature the most. Nice looking rig. __________________ 22.5 WSM, 120 Gallon Offset, Weber Performer, IQ-110, ET-732

09-19-2011, 08:50 AM	#3
Fatback Joe Babbling Farker Join Date: 01-07-08 Location: Memphis, TN	See if you can talk to a couple of people that own one and get their feedback. __________________ FBJ WSM Medium Spicewine Stumps GF223 Humphrey's GF Tank II 24 x 60 Shirley Fabrication

09-19-2011, 09:05 AM	#5
Ron_L Moderator Join Date: 12-09-04 Location: Wandering, but not lost Name/Nickname : Captain Ron	I would also suggest talking to some current owners. A couple of quick observations... 1. It's not a reverse flow like the Lang. Reverse flow will give more even temps. 2. The placement of the stacks looks odd. There are two on the main cooking chamber and two on the warmer. I would think that you would want the flow to be through the main chamber and then through the warmer. Having the stacks on the main chamber seems strange. 3. Have you tried opening the doors? There doesn't seem to be any counter weights so I'm betting that they are heavy. __________________ "Ron Rico, Boss. You can call me Captain Ron..." Naked Fatties Rock! PKGo X 2/PK360/Weber Q1000/Blackstone Camping Griddle/Pit Boss Pro Series 850

09-19-2011, 09:08 AM	#6
cholloway Babbling Farker Join Date: 05-10-11 Location: East of Atlanta, GA. Name/Nickname : Colin	Probably not a big deal, but I can see where they took some shortcuts during the build. Only welding every 8" or so around the cook door flange for one. Should be adequate but I would have at least filled in between with JB weld or the like just for asthetics. Also I would have mitered the flanges at the 4 corners of the door. That's just me. "Quality is in the details" Then again... It IS only $1900. Check it out closely. PS... Chris, I sent you a PM about something else __________________ Colin - "Drinking alcohol can cause memory loss... or worse, memory loss" New Braunfels Hondo Offset New Braunfels Bandera (Refurbished & Improved) Char-Broil 450 (Purchased new in 1981) 1996 Blue Weber SS Performer Weber charcoal Go-Anywhere 2 Weber SJSs & modified stock pot Mini-WSM Weber rotisserie, Rib-O-Lator & Smokenator system Blackstone Tailgater Combo & STOK Island gasser Last edited by cholloway; 09-19-2011 at 09:27 AM..

09-19-2011, 10:36 AM	#8
qnbiker is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 05-05-10 Location: Marietta, GA Name/Nickname : Lew	I noticed the stacks too. It claims to be a reverse flow but a reverse flow wouldn't have a stack at the the end opposite the firebox. __________________ A bunch of Webers, Smoke EZ, GMG Daniel Boone, and a WHITE Thermapen MK4

09-19-2011, 09:54 AM	#7
wildflower is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 02-03-10 Location: Frankfort, KY	see it they have one you can take a test cook on

09-19-2011, 11:20 AM	#9
syndicate559 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 06-04-11 Location: Fresno, CA	I'd be very curious to hear some feedback on how it cooks. If it's good, for that price I'd probably drive out there and tow it back home! __________________ Eddie G. - Smoke Bomb BBQ coming off a Lang 48 Hybrid Deluxe

09-19-2011, 12:05 PM	#10
AUradar Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 06-02-10 Location: NW Florida	do they have a website? I'll be interested in looking at them

09-19-2011, 12:36 PM	#11
Jason TQ somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 01-10-11 Location: Lawrenceville, GA	Looks nice. Ditto on asking them to let you do a test cook. Or just get it fired up for a few hours to see how it holds temp and how even it is. I would think they would let you if they really wanted to sell it. Sometimes deals turn out to be great even if they aren't well known brands. Test cook would help tell you that. __________________ -Jason I didn't choose D-Canoe life..........

09-19-2011, 03:10 PM	#12
Will32Rod Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 09-19-10 Location: Cleveland, Texas	Door will be very heavy with no counter weight, and that a big door at 3/8 thick. JMHO

09-19-2011, 06:00 PM	#13
chibi Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 06-14-06 Location: ftcollins,Co	I think that it is a reverse. The other stack maybe for the warmerbox on the end. Does it have its own firebox? I think it is worth taking a good look at it. definatly a good price. __________________ CHIBI-Q comp team. Vertical insulated charcoal dropping clone. Homemade offset. Traeger LilTex for winter cheating. <>< Remember when you get in the storms of life that's when you have to learn to dance in the rain.

09-19-2011, 06:10 PM	#15
PimpSmoke is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 01-28-06 Location: Tha' Boo	The welds look rough, and it is a pretty interesting design if it is a true reverse flow. Would be very curious how it holds temp and if it has any huge hot spots(not that they are bad). __________________ So here we are in my paisley crib, what you want to eat? "Ribs"...ah, Latoya, I don't serve ribs. Better be happy that dress is still on, I heard the rip when you sat down.

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