Thanks for the tip! I'll check my firmware tomorrow.

That's a sweet setup! I'll be looking for that tool holder too!

Most of the things I share about the MAK Grills I have learned the hard way... don’t feel bad [emoji1306]

Buy a shop vac or ash vacuum. It only takes a few minutes to get up all of that ash with one.

I don't use an aluminum pan either. Putty knife gets the job done quickly just like @rwalters said.

I have both. I'm not sure what's easier until I get the right brush. I use the ash vac on the offset all the time. Seems like sweeping might work easier and vac every few months.

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The WiFi experience is the one area that I wish MAK would tighten up. When I bought mine a few years ago, instructions for installation of the WiFi module were sparse & disclosures like having to operate your MAK strictly via MAK Mobile when using WiFi was no place to be found. I can't remember if they mentioned in the instructions that you have to connect WiFi to 2.4GHz or not. I didn't find out about that until I called to ask for help to get it running.

NotesforthePelletBossopera/onoftheGrillinWi-Fimode:

!ThePelletbossissecondarytoMAKGrillsMobile[emoji769]whenusingWi-Fi/WebControl.Thereforenotall thescreenswillbepresentorac-veonthecontrollerduringWi-Fi/WebControlopera-on.

!Alarms,-mers,no-fica-onsetc.inMAKGrillsMobile[emoji769]willnotappearorsoundonthePelletBoss controlleratthegrill.

!Therearenouserprogramscreensor-mersavailableonthecontrollerwhileitisinWi-Fimode.

!Themeatprobescreenswilldisplayandyoucansetalarmsa tthecontrollerbuttheywillnothaveany effectonMAKGrillsMobile[emoji769]alarmsortheotherwayaround.

!If you change Set Point temperature on the Pellet Boss it will disconnect the Wi-Fi/Web Control.

!IfyouwanttoreconnecttoMAKGrillsMobile[emoji769]simplyarrowtothewebcontrolscreenandselect “ON”,thenpushtheStarBuGontoaccept.

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Can’t disagree with you, but I will say that the WiFi module is WAY better than it was a few years ago. It was pretty bad. As mentioned there were a couple of issues last year. MAK jumped on those and today it is rock solid. I hated it 4 years ago when I first tried it. That’s no longer the case at all :)

:laugh:

Perhaps! We'll see. :mrgreen:

MAK Group Buy
 

Happy Monday Brethren and Sistren! Well, all good things must come to an end. Official word from MAK Grills is that our “group buy deal” will be coming to a close at the end of business this Thursday, 3/12. That was strategically planned as MAK did not want to end it on Friday the 13th... lol. If you are currently sitting on the fence, now is the time to make your final decision on which side your gonna come down :)

Front shelf ordered...

Nice!

2⭐️ ordered...


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Congrats and welcome to the MAK family!! :)

What accessories did you decide on?

WiFi, full upper grate, and cabinet door. Really looking forward to being able to cook as often as I used to with an almost 4 year old dude running around!


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Solid options! And I totally hear ya about wanting to cook outdoors more often. When that smoke gets rollin’ it’s highly therapeutic for us Brethren, especially for those of us that are parents of smaller ones. Every single time I fire up the MAK it puts a smile on my face... even if a little person is tantrum’ing... lol. In all seriousness though... to be able to easily produce fantastic wood-pellet fired meals on a regular basis has been a huge blessing for my family... and I am sure it will be for yours as well :)

Congrats! He'll be helping dad sooner than you think. If you have wifi issues let me know. I can tell you exactly what NOT to do.

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So, which of the 28 pages of this thread give the details of cost and delivery, etc?

Ya know - some people would call you an enabler. I'll call you a wealth of knowledge and someone that really loves the product you bought! I've enjoyed all the info you've volunteered about your MAK for the last few years - I've seen most of it. Not much time to do anything but read the forum for a while but hopefully that'll change with the MAK!


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Ha! I've learned more than "not to play with the MAK" if using WiFi from you.


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You have to call to ask for the price. People that took advantage of the offer were asked to not put numbers online. Delivery is via FedEx freight and included in the cost of the grill.

The request from MAK Grills is that the Brethren call in to discuss the group-buy deal. The deal is straight up and consistent, it’s just not something that MAK Grills wants advertised. Caleb is your man if you wanna learn more. (503) 623-1234

Thanks! I think........

Do I love the MAK product? Yes! I try very hard to not allow that product excitement to come across as pushy. If I ever come across as “that guy”, please feel free to push back and even slap me upside the head if needed. I do not want to be “him!!” :)

What's your address? Asking for a friend...

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Since this my first venture into pellet grills, I'm curious about the preference of wood pellets. Not brand but flavor.
I saw on Facebook Live that Meathead uses only apple because he says after hickory and mesquite, you can't tell a deference between the rest. He uses a MAK 2 Star also. I find that hard to believe with so many flavors being sold.
Isn't apple good if you're looking for a mild smoke? I understand that the blends will give off less ash too. I ordered some pecan, cherry and maple from Bear Mountain and figured I would blend some of those together.
Just curious what the Brethren is enjoying with the MAK?

Tell your friend I can be reached at:

PO Box 562
Woodland CA 95776

I have the PO Box for this very reason... “your friends.” [emoji12]

lmao

Phone calls are free (is there such a thang as long distance anymore) and there is NO pressure, if ya wanna do it fine and if you don’t fine, I swear to ya.

OK..... Just got off the phone w Caleb and Two Star will be on its way.

Now its time to sell the One Star I bought last year.

Anybody looking for a good deal?

Awesome!!! I did the same several years ago... went from a 1 Star to 2 Star... and then sold the 2 Star to get the 2019 model. Call me a nut... I don’t care... lol.

How do you cook brats on a Mak? Low and slow or hot and fast?

Well, YES!!!

My Mak 2 star has landed!!!

Picked it up at the FedEx hub & put it together this morning. Finally home from work to really check it out.

Seasoning it now @ 450 for 30 min.

Have to say my initial impression is very good. I like high end stuff but I can be picky. I was skeptical if the quality and fit and finish would match with the price and I can say YES.


I’ll give feedback on how it runs etc as I get a little more run time with it.

Outstanding! Can’t wait to see and hear more :)

To each their own but we have landed on Lumberjack competition blend as our all around favorite, just try a few brands and blends, your find what you like!


I’m 100% with you!

#smokeon

I really like B&B post oak but then again I was born and raised in Central Texas so I'm biased. Just smells like home when I light it up.

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Where do you buy it at?

HEB. Another Texas thing. But I know Academy carries a lot of B&B products.

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That's good to know, local LJ dealer has quit selling pellets and I only have 160lbs left so I've started to explore what I'm going todo, was leaning towards ordering bulk from Cooking Pellets, the local Academy Sports carry B&B and was planning on giving them a try, the price is certainly right.

No, personal experience with B&B, but if they're still essentially the generic brand of BBQers Delight they'll be solid. I haven't heard anything negative about them that I can recall.

Thanks Josh, I had read elsewhere they were rebranded BBQers Delight.

Tick tock, tick tock, tick tock... 3 days left.

Anyone have advice for how to put a Mak together solo? I live hell and gone from friends/coworkers.

I find an engine hoist to hold stuff up for assembly to be very useful. I too am a one man show.

https://www.harborfreight.com/1-ton-...ane-61858.html

This may not be practical for you though.

It’s a one man job til you get to moving the cook chamber to the cart. I have seen guys do that part solo... but I’ll be the first to admit that I ain’t man enough for it. Not sure of an easy way to connect the two without a helping hand. Perhaps a neighbor with a slab of ribs as payment?

every time I go to home depot/ lowes (which is at least once a week) I check the bbq aisle for open bags of pellets. they mark them down 50%

You might try locking the wheels and see if they hold. Just be real careful and go slow in case it slides. If you have a deck or shop with a wood floor maybe nail a 2x4 down and use that to hold the wheels in place while you lift.

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I solo assembled my One Star last year..... not recommended.

I mean I did it, but I had to think it out and made sure that at all times the weight was supported because its impossible otherwise.