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I'm leaning toward the Lang patio 36, after much deliberation, spending a few hundred more isn't going to change my life, getting a Lang just might!
 
 
I'm leaning toward the Lang patio 36, after much deliberation, spending a few hundred more isn't going to change my life, getting a Lang just might!
Feel the pain once when you buy and be happy every time you use it. Or go cheap and be happy once when you purchase and feel the pain every time you use the smoker. that is the ultimate choice

congrats on the new Lang post some pics when you get it!

Happy Smoking,

phatbac (Aaron)
 
 
Feel the pain once when you buy and be happy every time you use it. Or go cheap and be happy once when you purchase and feel the pain every time you use the smoker. that is the ultimate choice

congrats on the new Lang post some pics when you get it!

Happy Smoking,

phatbac (Aaron)
Agreed.  However, the strata in which Mike's looking, there weren't really any "pain" points with the rigs he was considering imho.  Now, if he'd tossed some COS 1/8" Chinese tin can into the mix and that was the direction headed, well, that certainly would have been a source of anguish and buyer's remorse.
 
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It's a day's drive from your area to Nahunta, GA for a new Lang.

A day down and a day back with one night in a reasonable hotel is way better than $550.

They will add sales tax though if you pick it up in GA.
 
 
It's a day's drive from your area to Nahunta, GA for a new Lang.

A day down and a day back with one night in a reasonable hotel is way better than $550.

They will add sales tax though if you pick it up in GA.
He owns his own restaurant and is a professional chef--they should be able to work around the sales tax with his TIN/resale info.
 
I don't think you will be disappointed with the Lang. My Lang is 10 years old and still going strong.
And you see the food that comes out of Al's Lang 36 Thumbs Up
 
Thanks Guys,

 At this point I'm still waiting on a response from Lang about the possibility of any tax break/shipping break. Probably call him today.  In the meantime, just to throw this out there, got a very interesting price quote from Craig Bell @bell Fabrication, a 24'by36" offset for $600. (before shipping) Anyone know anything about them or their product?

Thx again.

MK
 
Thanks Groucho, what a nightmare. Also, rookie question here 5/16th " steel, 600 lbs. Is this just overkill for a 36" smoker. Seems like a tank. Bell quoted me a really low price on a 24by36 offset,

totalling under $1000. Might have to go that route. The research goes on!

MK
 
Thanks Groucho, what a nightmare. Also, rookie question here 5/16th " steel, 600 lbs. Is this just overkill for a 36" smoker. Seems like a tank. Bell quoted me a really low price on a 24by36 offset,
totalling under $1000. Might have to go that route. The research goes on!

MK

It's a pig alright. Adding another 120# to the mix--are you going to be moving it around bunch? Didn't sound like it iirc, and you are adding 20% more insulating property to a quarter inch rig. It sounds good to me, but I'd make damn sure that they know you're well aware of the shipping trainwreck of another customer, and that dog won't hunt with you. The Brazos was lesser (marginally) quality for about the same cost, you'd have a day trip to fetch it, the one out of Houston was less and solid pipe, etc.

I think you've hit the saturation point, and next phase will be paralysis by analysis. You've got great rigs in total--you're at the point where I'd consider throwing a dart at a dartboard and seeing what comes up. Seriously, I don't think you can go wrong with any you've considered: to me, it's now just a case of pulling the trigger and not questioning your call imho. Lemme know if you need anything else. Thumbs Up
 
"I think you've hit the saturation point, and next phase will be paralysis by analysis."

You hit the nail on the head Groucho, I tend to do way too much research on every purchase I make, from headphones to this smoker! . I do enjoy the hell out of that process. We just payed for an upcoming trip to Tuscany for the summer so I have to wait before hitting the credit card hard again. So I'll be continuing to check ebay, craigslist, the "for sale" page on this site until I can afford to pull the trigger. The Bell smoker is intriguing at that price but yes, we'd have to talk about the shipping disaster in his past.

You've been a great help as all posters here have, I'm glad I joined this site, thanks and any further advice/info would be very welcome. I'll let you know when and what I ultimately go with.

MK
 
Hey All!

 Thanks again for all the advice, I pulled the trigger on a Bell Fab 24" by 36" offset smoker today. For that quality for under $1000 delivered I don't think I can go wrong. BTW, I spoke with Bell today and they switched shipping companies after the debacle with the fellow poster who had a bad experience. Very Excited!! I'll post pics when it arrives.

Mikekevs
 
 
Hey All!

 Thanks again for all the advice, I pulled the trigger on a Bell Fab 24" by 36" offset smoker today. For that quality for under $1000 delivered I don't think I can go wrong. BTW, I spoke with Bell today and they switched shipping companies after the debacle with the fellow poster who had a bad experience. Very Excited!! I'll post pics when it arrives.

Mikekevs
Congrats, Mike:  looking forward to seeing your new toy once it lands in your driveway.  Glad it worked out well--as previously mentioned, didn't think you could go wrong with the category you were searching.  What's the lead time?
 
Congrats !! I looked those smokers up they look really nice! If you don't mind me asking what did they charge for shipping? Lang charges 50% of the cost of the smoker !
 
He uses yellow freight. They deliver to the nearest terminal which is 40 mi away and about $250.00. Then I'll have to have someone pick it up with a trailer which may cost another $50 to $100. This is still way cheaper than Lang or any of the others.

Groucho, He put me on the list which is about 4-6 weeks to start. Hey, if you're ever in, near, or traveling through Charlottesville, let me know. I'll treat you to a great dinner at my restaurant....in exchange for smoking advice, of course.

Thx guys.
 
He uses yellow freight. They deliver to the nearest terminal which is 40 mi away and about $250.00. Then I'll have to have someone pick it up with a trailer which may cost another $50 to $100. This is still way cheaper than Lang or any of the others.
Groucho, He put me on the list which is about 4-6 weeks to start. Hey, if you're ever in, near, or traveling through Charlottesville, let me know. I'll treat you to a great dinner at my restaurant....in exchange for smoking advice, of course.

Thx guys.

You're most welcome, and very kind offer. Can't wait to see some great results around Memorial weekend!
 
Well that last post was in April. I was told the build out would be 4 weeks. Here it is almost July and I still don't have the smoker and he has informed that he was holding off because He didn't think I wanted it anymore. Just a ridiculous unprofessional experience with this builder. I'm sure his pits are good but it's not worth the hassle. I own a business and if I treated my customers this way I'd be out of business a long time ago.

email from Edwin on June 5th:

I'm sorry buddy. I dropped the ball on this one. I will get started. Give me till next weekend . It will be finished. 

My response on June 15th, 10 days later: 
Can I get an update?

Thank you,

Michael

His response:

I replied to your message 2 weeks ago. I didn't hear back from you.  I assumed​ you didn't want it.  I realized you work nights.  If I build it  , I don't want to be stuck with it.

Edwin

Not my intention to bash them, just take caution when going with this builder. I don't have a smoker for the summer and now have to start the process all over again, which just sucks!

MK
 
Oh man that SUX!!!! Poor customer service. This might be a blessing in disguise. Sorry to hear about it, was looking forward to seeing the new smoker.
 
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