2nd annual MAK Brethren Group Buy deal is almost here :) - Page 2

Gimmethecash · 02-23-2021, 10:51 PM

LOL at Mrs. BCC.

I wish I had more than a handful of days to come up with justification that might save my own home life.

Josh@MAK · 02-23-2021, 10:57 PM

Anyone have any questions? (Not related to the Mini-MAK :P) The window is short this year, so might as well ask them in advance.

TravelingJ · 02-23-2021, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Josh@MAK

Anyone have any questions? (Not related to the Mini-MAK :P) The window is short this year, so might as well ask them in advance.

The one thing I was wondering, is which size would be needed to support cooking 4 hotel pans worth of food?

rwalters · 02-24-2021, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by TravelingJ

The one thing I was wondering, is which size would be needed to support cooking 4 hotel pans worth of food?

I can tell you that 4 full sized/medium depth hotel pans will fit on the 2 Star when using the upper grates. Is that what you are asking?

https://www.webstaurantstore.com/wes...612780070.html

SweetHeatBBQnSC · 02-24-2021, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Bob C Cue

Thanks for the post. It mean the end of my marriage but I'm definitely going to give them a call.

Grills don't talk back...

TravelingJ · 02-24-2021, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Josh@MAK

Anyone have any questions? (Not related to the Mini-MAK :P) The window is short this year, so might as well ask them in advance.

Quote:

Originally Posted by rwalters

I can tell you that 4 full sized/medium depth hotel pans will fit on the 2 Star when using the upper grates. Is that what you are asking?

https://www.webstaurantstore.com/wes...612780070.html

Yessir, that's exactly right. The dimensions for those pans you linked seem too big for the grate dimensions on the Mak site, so that's good to know it would work.

Josh@MAK · 02-24-2021, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by rwalters

I can tell you that 4 full sized/medium depth hotel pans will fit on the 2 Star when using the upper grates. Is that what you are asking?

https://www.webstaurantstore.com/wes...612780070.html

breal83 · 02-24-2021, 12:16 PM

What are the primary differences between the MAK 1 star and MAK 2 star?

rwalters · 02-24-2021, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by breal83

What are the primary differences between the MAK 1 star and MAK 2 star?

The 2 Star will provide you with:
-All 304 SS cooking chamber
-Side cold smoke/warming box
-Additional rails allowing up to 3 upper grates
-A little additional clearance under the lid due to the rounded shape vs 45° angles of the 1 Star

Both are phenomenal cookers though!

rbwalton · 02-24-2021, 12:48 PM

I'm still new here but one of the best things I've seen so far is the fact that during the last group buy MAK asked that no reveal the prices and every single person complied. I can't think of a single place, in real life or on the internet, where I've seen so many people willing to respect someone else's wishes. Kudos, brethren.

Gore · 02-24-2021, 02:17 PM

For those wondering about accessories, I started out with the 2* and a couple extra racks. I then added the front shelf, which I absolutely love and the searing grates. I have used my Mak more often for grilling than for smoking. It gets to 450* and these grates are a nice touch. I then added the front door, well, it wasn't necessary, but it does look better and it is a nicer storage space beneath. To boost the economy I purchased the mobile system as a luxury item. I didn't think I'd like this item as much as I do. I can add recipes, program, and check/change temperatures from my computer rather than going out in the snow. Sweet. I also have the super-smoker box (thanks Robb), which unfortunately, I have not had the occasion to use because we haven't been entertaining like we're accustomed. The built-in box smoker box was one of the selling features that hooked me and is enough for the three of us currently at home.

TravelingJ · 02-24-2021, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Josh@MAK

(super helpful photo that I'm deleting from response)

Quote:

Originally Posted by rwalters

I can tell you that 4 full sized/medium depth hotel pans will fit on the 2 Star when using the upper grates. Is that what you are asking?

https://www.webstaurantstore.com/wes...612780070.html

Well, good thing it's bonus season. Thank you both for the information!

als_bbq · 02-24-2021, 05:32 PM

Can't wait! Will this cover accessories in addition to the 1 and 2 Star?

4ever3 · 02-24-2021, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by TravelingJ

The one thing I was wondering, is which size would be needed to support cooking 4 hotel pans worth of food?

(walkin’ away, kickin’ more rocks...)

SoCalWJS · 02-24-2021, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by als_bbq

Can't wait! Will this cover accessories in addition to the 1 and 2 Star?

I wondered about that as well. The 2 Star with the Super Smoker add-on would be very tempting for covering what I want to have in my "next" BBQ.

02-23-2021, 10:51 PM	#16
Gimmethecash is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 02-06-19 Location: Pasadena, CA Name/Nickname : Steven	LOL at Mrs. BCC. I wish I had more than a handful of days to come up with justification that might save my own home life. __________________ AZ BBQ Grills Scottsdale Weber Performer Deluxe MGrills M1, C4, M16 Camp Chef FTG600 Cookshack Amerique 2 x Sous Vide Supreme Minipack MV31X

02-24-2021, 12:48 PM	#25
rbwalton Found some matches. Join Date: 02-07-21 Location: Bunker Hill, West Virginia Name/Nickname : Russ	I'm still new here but one of the best things I've seen so far is the fact that during the last group buy MAK asked that no reveal the prices and every single person complied. I can't think of a single place, in real life or on the internet, where I've seen so many people willing to respect someone else's wishes. Kudos, brethren.
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02-24-2021, 02:17 PM	#26
Gore Phizzy Join Date: 10-05-08 Location: Hiding out from blood suck ghost snake gods, Nazis and scrap iron chefs trying to harvest body parts Name/Nickname : Gore (surprise!)	For those wondering about accessories, I started out with the 2* and a couple extra racks. I then added the front shelf, which I absolutely love and the searing grates. I have used my Mak more often for grilling than for smoking. It gets to 450* and these grates are a nice touch. I then added the front door, well, it wasn't necessary, but it does look better and it is a nicer storage space beneath. To boost the economy I purchased the mobile system as a luxury item. I didn't think I'd like this item as much as I do. I can add recipes, program, and check/change temperatures from my computer rather than going out in the snow. Sweet. I also have the super-smoker box (thanks Robb), which unfortunately, I have not had the occasion to use because we haven't been entertaining like we're accustomed. The built-in box smoker box was one of the selling features that hooked me and is enough for the three of us currently at home. __________________ Assistant to a Mad BBQ Scientist (and a squirrel): Primo Oval XL, Small Offset, Gasser, Optigrill, UBS "I love everything about the pig, even the way she walks." -- Spanish proverb (\__/) (='.'=) This is the rabbit baby. Invests him in yours signature, (")_(") and the help rabbit baby takes over control of the world! Hmmmm, I wonder, WWGALD? Avatar courtesy of Grillman and NorthwestBBQ Promoted by Bigabyte to "Idiot #1" , and dubbed "Phizzy" by Sir Ron.
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02-23-2021, 10:57 PM	#17
Josh@MAK Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 02-26-20 Location: Dallas, OR Name/Nickname : Josh	Anyone have any questions? (Not related to the Mini-MAK :P) The window is short this year, so might as well ask them in advance.

02-24-2021, 12:16 PM	#23
breal83 Found some matches. Join Date: 06-02-20 Location: Maryland Name/Nickname : Bobby	What are the primary differences between the MAK 1 star and MAK 2 star?

02-24-2021, 05:32 PM	#28
als_bbq Found some matches. Join Date: 07-26-20 Location: Bay Area, CA Name/Nickname : Al	Can't wait! Will this cover accessories in addition to the 1 and 2 Star?