MAK 2 Star General built like a tank!

seakuv · 11-14-2018, 07:04 PM

Whew - started putting together the new MAK 2 Star General - those things are built like the proverbial brick outhouse! Solo working right now for me - let me just say that lifting the body of the smoker onto the legs was a bit of a chore. The directions call for it being a two person job and I strongly agree - although I just did it alone. Then I hauled it up a short flight of six steps. Called it quits after that as it was full dark. I think that qualifies as my weightlifting workout for the day. I'll finish the assembly tomorrow. First seasoning a naked fatty on Friday evening.

pjtexas1 · 11-14-2018, 07:17 PM

All that heavy lifting and not 1 pic?...sad

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rwalters · 11-14-2018, 07:29 PM

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All that heavy lifting and not 1 pic?...sad

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No kidding!!! Sheesh [emoji849]

BKING! · 11-14-2018, 07:33 PM

I needed 2 to put my Mak 1 together. I didn’t want to drop it!

NYC ‘Que · 11-14-2018, 08:00 PM

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I needed 2 to put my Mak 1 together. I didn’t want to drop it!

Hopefully that’s what I’ll be doing Monday afternoon.

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seakuv · 11-14-2018, 08:00 PM

She's a one-winged General for the evening.

pjtexas1 · 11-14-2018, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by BKING!

I needed 2 to put my Mak 1 together. I didn’t want to drop it!

I dropped my Smoke Daddy. Didn't even dent. The Mak should be good.

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KevinJ · 11-14-2018, 08:23 PM

Put my 1 Star together by myself don't think I would want to drag it up steps though, heck just dragging it through the yard to get it from the garage to the back patio had me huffing and puffing. I also cycle about 60 to 100mi a week so it's not like I'm out of shape. They are solid cookers for sure.

Congrats on your new cooker Dave, I think they're fantastic machines.

seakuv · 11-14-2018, 08:30 PM

Thanks Kevin. I'm looking forward to firing it up and using it a lot this winter! I'm impressed by the quality of the build. Heavy duty and close tolerances. Quality craftsmanship.

seakuv · 11-14-2018, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by pjtexas1

I dropped my Smoke Daddy. Didn't even dent. The Mak should be good.

Yikes! I bet there was a deep sigh of relief after that.

pjtexas1 · 11-14-2018, 08:43 PM

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Yikes! I bet there was a deep sigh of relief after that.

I thought i could take it down 3 steps by myself. I didn't empty out the innards. It leaned a little too much and everything inside shifted. Fell in slow motion...

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seakuv · 11-14-2018, 09:12 PM

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I thought i could take it down 3 steps by myself. I didn't empty out the innards. It leaned a little too much and everything inside shifted. Fell in slow motion...

They're heavy, ungainly beasts. Especially with everything loaded up inside. I took out everything that I could before trying to lift it or haul it up the steps. That's why it's missing the warming box right now. Ended up lifting it up the steps on a hand truck - and it still took everything I had to herc it up the steps.

rwalters · 11-14-2018, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by seakuv

She's a one-winged General for the evening.

Oh man... soooooo close! Tomorrow’s gonna be a good day :)

seakuv · 11-17-2018, 11:51 AM

I finished putting the last bits of the MAK together this morning. At 15F those tiny little #6 3/8 screws and lock washers are hard to hold on to! It's running through the initial burn in. After that, I'll be smoking the traditional first fatty.

rwalters · 11-17-2018, 12:09 PM

Awesome!!! Man, 15° is cold (at least to us Northern California wimps!). Very much looking forward to seeing you put your MAK to good use :)

11-14-2018, 07:04 PM	#1
seakuv Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 07-26-18 Location: Palmer, Alaska Name/Nickname : Dave	MAK 2 Star General built like a tank! Whew - started putting together the new MAK 2 Star General - those things are built like the proverbial brick outhouse! Solo working right now for me - let me just say that lifting the body of the smoker onto the legs was a bit of a chore. The directions call for it being a two person job and I strongly agree - although I just did it alone. Then I hauled it up a short flight of six steps. Called it quits after that as it was full dark. I think that qualifies as my weightlifting workout for the day. I'll finish the assembly tomorrow. First seasoning a naked fatty on Friday evening. __________________ MAK 2 Star General Weber 26" Kettle

11-14-2018, 07:17 PM	#2
pjtexas1 somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 12-28-11 Location: Belton, Tx Name/Nickname : Texas Pete	All that heavy lifting and not 1 pic?...sad Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk __________________ Paul (aka Texas Pete) SF 24x36 Midnight Edition / Mak 1-Star /Abe's 48" Insulated Cabinet / 22.5 OTG / 28" BS / Jimmy with CB Roti and pizza kit / Red Box on custom cart / Char-Griller Kettle / Barrel House Cooker / Pit Boss Copperhead / Char-Griller Akorn Jr Sign Up for The 2022 Texas BBQ Brethren Fall Bash Here! ([URL="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/12NjP4bH3uLyH6-RJnI4gSfDr0nKQ6_4cxdw_GhmrKq0/edit#gid=1935530835"]Link[/URL])

11-14-2018, 07:33 PM	#4
BKING! is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 01-26-18 Location: Talbott, TN Name/Nickname : Brent	I needed 2 to put my Mak 1 together. I didn’t want to drop it! __________________ Current:Mak ⭐️ general, Weber kettle 26, camp chef 900 griddle

11-14-2018, 08:23 PM	#8
KevinJ somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-09-15 Location: Pensacola, FL	Put my 1 Star together by myself don't think I would want to drag it up steps though, heck just dragging it through the yard to get it from the garage to the back patio had me huffing and puffing. I also cycle about 60 to 100mi a week so it's not like I'm out of shape. They are solid cookers for sure. Congrats on your new cooker Dave, I think they're fantastic machines. __________________ MAK Grills ★ Gateway 30gal Weber Performer w/SnS & Vortex WGA :plane: [SIZE="2"][I]All American Moinkballer[/I][/SIZE] 🇺🇸

11-14-2018, 08:30 PM	#9
seakuv Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 07-26-18 Location: Palmer, Alaska Name/Nickname : Dave	Thanks Kevin. I'm looking forward to firing it up and using it a lot this winter! I'm impressed by the quality of the build. Heavy duty and close tolerances. Quality craftsmanship. __________________ MAK 2 Star General Weber 26" Kettle

11-17-2018, 12:09 PM	#15
rwalters Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 06-08-12 Location: Columbia, TN Name/Nickname : Robb	Awesome!!! Man, 15° is cold (at least to us Northern California wimps!). Very much looking forward to seeing you put your MAK to good use :) __________________ MAK 3 Star — Camp Chef FTG 900 — 26.75 Weber kettle — Weber Q3200 Follower of Jesus, Husband of 1, Father of 9, Lover of people "Ya don't win friends with salad!" Come follow my adventures on Instagram: @rwaltersbbq