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

fnbish · 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 One Chatty Farker Join Date: 05-09-11 Location: Granite City, Illinois (Near St. Louis "GO CARDS") Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	That has a lot of nice features. I like the $1900 feature the most. Nice looking rig. __________________ Performer, UDS, 1983 WSM, Frank-in-Weber, 120 Gallon Offset, IQ-110, ET-732

09-19-2011, 08:50 AM	#3
Fatback Joe is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 01-07-08 Location: Hampden, MA Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	See if you can talk to a couple of people that own one and get their feedback. __________________ FBJ WSM Medium Spicewine Stumps GF223 KCBS, NEBS Member

09-19-2011, 09:05 AM	#5
Ron_L Moderator Join Date: 12-09-04 Location: Chicago 'Burbs Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	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..." Save The Fatty! FEC-100/BWS Party/Memphis Pro SS/PBC/LBGE X 2/SBGE/Mini BGE/Nomad Pellet-matic/Good-One Model 42/WSM X 2/Cookshack Smokette 008/Weber Performer/Weber Gasser/Weber Kettle X 2/Weber Smokey Joe/WGA/UDS/Coffee Roasting Gasser and a pickle Remembering a friend

09-19-2011, 09:08 AM	#6
cholloway is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 05-10-11 Location: Atlanta, GA. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	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 New Braunfels Hondo Offset New Braunfels Bandera (Refurbished, Modified & Improved) 32 year old Char-Broil 450 1996 Blue Weber SS Performer 2003 Black Weber SS Performer Weber 22.5 OTS converted to OTG with rotisserie & Smokenator Weber SJS & modified stock pot Mini-WSM STOK Island gasser Last edited by cholloway; 09-19-2011 at 09:27 AM..

09-19-2011, 10:36 AM	#8
qnbiker Take a breath! Join Date: 05-05-10 Location: Marietta, GA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	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

09-19-2011, 09:54 AM	#7
wildflower is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 02-03-10 Location: Frankfort, KY Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	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 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	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 & Catering

09-19-2011, 12:05 PM	#10
AUradar Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 06-02-10 Location: NW Florida Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	do they have a website? I'll be interested in looking at them

09-19-2011, 12:36 PM	#11
fnbish is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 01-10-11 Location: Buford, GA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	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 22.5 WSM Backwoods G2 Party Backwoods G2 Chubby Big Green Egg XL Weber 18.5 Kettle "Tenacious Q" Competition Team Follow Tenacious Q on Facebook!! KCBS CBJ

09-19-2011, 03:10 PM	#12
Will32Rod Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 09-19-10 Location: Cleveland, Texas Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	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 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	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 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	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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