Lang Clone

[anstissk]

Hi all,
Started on my Lang clone a few days ago. Worked on designing it at night after work and between homework for my Masters class. So far, going well. Hoping to continue on it through the weekend. I think we’re going to go with lawn wheels toward the FB and maybe casters on the other side.

 

[kruizer]

Ambitious for sure.

 

[anstissk]

Ambitious for sure.

The designing part is easy with my current job. The fabrication I’ve been doing a long time, so it’s not too bad. The hardest part is coordinating the time to build it haha. I’m super frugal, so buying one was not in my outlook for quite some time.

 

[drunkenmeatfist]

How big is that joker going to be? I have the 36 and it is a booger to drag around the yard.

 

[anstissk]

How big is that joker going to be? I have the 36 and it is a booger to drag around the yard.

This will be similar to the 48 model. Should weigh in around 700 pounds I believe.

 

[SmokinAl]

Love to have access to a shop like that!
You do very nice work!
Al

 

[civilsmoker]

Looks like a good start. What design software are you using?

 

[anstissk]

Love to have access to a shop like that!
You do very nice work!
Al

It’s my in-laws. That’s another thing is we only come back home to Michigan a handful of times a year. We have relocated to Iowa for work. So I plan these larger projects out while I’m home.

 

[anstissk]

Looks like a good start. What design software are you using?

This is Creo. I use it at work, so I have access to it for personal projects as long as I’m not using it for profit.

 

[civilsmoker]

Ah I’ve heard if Creo but never taken a spin in it. I was using MicroStation for my initial builds (I have Acad as well, but have found I don’t need the precision so the last one my son and me used the free version of sketch up. It was pretty slick!

It’s looking good keep up the work!

 

[anstissk]

Ah I’ve heard if Creo but never taken a spin in it. I was using MicroStation for my initial builds (I have Acad as well, but have found I don’t need the precision so the last one my son and me used the free version of sketch up. It was pretty slick!

It’s looking good keep up the work!

Sketch up is excellent! I’m super spoiled with having access to creo and autocad. I learned on solidworks in high school, and have been messing with 3D software now for 10 years. I’ll post more pictures tomorrow. I got some more work done today, but with the running around for the holidays it’s been difficult to get long stretches to work on it.

 

[anstissk]

Got some legs on and the grate frames made. Getting ready to put the other legs on and attach the fire box.

 

[anstissk]

Fire box put on and welds finished up on the box. Need to attach the FB end cap and build the rack under the smoker.

 

[civilsmoker]

Looking good!

 

[anstissk]

Just about knocked out. Need the bottom rack between the legs completed, expanded metal for the shelving, paint and wheels. I think I’m going to burn it out tomorrow.

 

[civilsmoker]

That is coming along quickly! It also looks like a nice “clone”

 

[anstissk]

She’s all painted!

 

[anstissk]

I also have an axle under it on the FB end, failed to mention that. You can see the painted wheels up on the weld bench. We have a piece of plywood for now that we finished for the foldable shelf. This might turn into a nice slab of cherry eventually if I find someone with a chainsaw or bandsaw mill. I’m going to put wood slats on the low shelf with a nice rounded edge all around.

 

[anstissk]

Assembled and ready for a cook!

 

[civilsmoker]

Very nice, looks like is ready to season and start cooken on it!