Mine works great. In fact I bought three more. Maybe you just could not use it.

I think I'm more excited for everyone getting their new Maks than I am for my own. I'm almost afraid that I might turn into one of those pellet heads.

Rwalters what issues did you have Lumberjack pellets?

And I already knitted my pair of Mak undies. [emoji106]

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And another... YES... lovin’ this!!! Welcome to the MAK family :)

That’s a good idea!

Is that 5 grills sold?

I have a theory regarding LJ pellets and my MAK. I actually had a few flameouts using their oak pellets. As you know, oak burns with a fairly high BTU. I was experiencing the issue during the hot summer months only. My theory is that the Funnel Flame Zone is almost to effective at moving the heat into the cooking chamber on a super hot day AND with using straight oak pellets. Because the fire to maintain temp is so tiny on a hot day, I think I created my own problem by using a super high BTU pellet. I lost a few fires. I took the LJ oak pellets out of the equation and the problem was immediately gone. Since then, I have switched to Bear Mountain which is what MAK will send... and it just so happens they are readily available on the west coast. If I were to return to LJ I’d select one of their blends as it would contain some lower BTU wood types. Perhaps straight oak would kick butt in the winter, but I haven’t tried.

All that said, you have a 1 Star coming which does not have the Funnel Flame Zone. It’s not as efficient at moving heat up into the cook chamber. Straight oak may work just fine for you.

Congrats to all the new MAK owners! Undoubtedly getting one of the best pellet coolers on the market!

FWIW, I tried many kinds of pellets in my yoder and Memphis elite and lumberjack pellets, by far, were my favorite.


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Another Lumberjack use, I use the supreme blend without trouble

Anyone use Lumberjack hickory?

I have run LJ Hickory but I prefer the supreme blend. I have found at times I prefer to dial back the smoke some

I used to use LJ 100% Hickory then switched to LJ Comp Blend, less ash and still get a good smoke profile.

Not sure how many of you live in climates that have 100° plus days on a regular basis during the summer. I really think that was my issue with the oak pellets. Perhaps we should move... lol.

My favorite after some experimentation is LJ pecan

We’ve decided the LJ competition is our all around favorite in the GMG.

Time will tell on the MAK.

I have been using CookinPellets Hickory and CookinPellets Perfect Blend on my Mak 2 Star for many years and recently got some Lumberjacks Hickory and Pecan to try. I prefer CookinPellets because it gives out a more pronounced wood flavor to the meats compared to Lumberjacks. Even when turning on the grill you can smell they are not CookinPellets. Also, CookinPellets leave behind 50% less ash than Lumberjacks. I have also tried BBQers Delight and I prefer them than Lumberjacks. IMHO
CookinPellets > BBQers Delight > Lumberjacks > Bear Mountain > Camp Chef