The standard one. The larger add-on had some great pictures.
2nd annual MAK Brethren Group Buy deal is almost here :)
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The standard one. The larger add-on had some great pictures.
rwalters
Quintessential Chatty Farker
Here is a recent review of the 2 Star from a guy that has spent quite a bit of time cooking on his MAK. As you read through it, he touches on the cold smoke box. If you have more specific questions just LMK and I’ll be happy to answer if I can.
https://slickbbq.com/mak-2-star-general-pellet-grill-review/
PullinPork
Full Fledged Farker
I’ll second the comment in the review about locking the casters.
We had a windstorm blow up during a cook a few weeks ago. I came out to check on the MAK, and found it about 3 feet further from the house, and turned almost 90 degrees. The only reason it didn’t go further was that the casters ran up against the (thick) extension cord.
This should be in the first post! That link has a ton of useful information.
The Wookiee
Full Fledged Farker
1 star pacific NW wet and varied weather just fine with covers. I live in mountain foothills with wet wind sun snow and sun. No issues.
Love the 1 star. Yes to 1) blank pan 2) MAK sear grates 3) side and bottom shelf and 4) 3/4 shelf (also have the full but rarely use it)... and cover.
The Wookiee
Full Fledged Farker
I didn’t have the woodwind but did have the camp chef pg24= same basic guts and innards. loved it until it for years, was my 1st pellet. Used lots of added smoke= tubes, mojo bricks, etc.
MAK way more better. My tubes are buried somewhere unused for ages since getting MAK... threw mojo cubes into Hunsaker for flavor until gone... at 245 and under MAK does a very pleasant smoke I feel no need to augment... I do sausages ~ 285 and also nice but lighter, over 325 (poultry) just a kiss...
Camp chefs solid product great folks great customer service, but it ain’t a MAK
70monte
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Great review.
Don't have a pizza oven, but do have a primo oval, which I use for pizza, and gasser that I haven't used since I got the 2*. The smoker box sold me on it.
arthrovine
Well-known member
Aaaggh
I’m facing a local move likely within next 12 mos either building or buying a resale. I have no idea what my future grilling sitrep will be. Likely some built in outdoor kitchen but will need a dedicated smoking area /Santa Maria etc. I currently have a GMG DB WiFi that does a decent job. I do not think I have space currently for the MAK 2* on my townhouse second story deck. The 2* stainless would replace the DB.
Does anyone have precise measurements of this beast? If I could sell the DB and wedge it within my townhouse second story deck, that would be Great and I’d order one next week. I’d rather not wait til the new digs- my Mak-less Q deficit is getting too big.
Has anyone ever moved a 2*? Are there any special precautions or preparations needed to prevent damage in move?
Thanks in advance.
I’m facing a local move likely within next 12 mos either building or buying a resale. I have no idea what my future grilling sitrep will be. Likely some built in outdoor kitchen but will need a dedicated smoking area /Santa Maria etc. I currently have a GMG DB WiFi that does a decent job. I do not think I have space currently for the MAK 2* on my townhouse second story deck. The 2* stainless would replace the DB.
Does anyone have precise measurements of this beast? If I could sell the DB and wedge it within my townhouse second story deck, that would be Great and I’d order one next week. I’d rather not wait til the new digs- my Mak-less Q deficit is getting too big.
Has anyone ever moved a 2*? Are there any special precautions or preparations needed to prevent damage in move?
Thanks in advance.
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rwalters
Quintessential Chatty Farker
2nd annual MAK Brethren Group Buy deal is almost here [emoji4]
2 Star dimensions: 49” H x 60” W x 25” D
I have moved MAK’s numerous times. If you remove the innards and tie down and secure the cooker itself, no issues at all.
Does that give you what ya need?
2 Star dimensions: 49” H x 60” W x 25” D
I have moved MAK’s numerous times. If you remove the innards and tie down and secure the cooker itself, no issues at all.
Does that give you what ya need?
rwalters
Quintessential Chatty Farker
Can’t argue that... it is a very well written and thorough review! If I could still edit the first post in this thread, I would add it.
Is the blank pan new? I never saw this before. Does it just go over the flamezone pan with the perforated holes?
Seems like it'll make my life much easier when cleaning.
jkief
is one Smokin' Farker
I’ve done both. This is a leftover steak seared on grill grates the entire cook. This was the day after just before reheating for steak tacos.
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arthrovine
Well-known member
rwalters
Quintessential Chatty Farker
Good question! Thick steaks are typically reverse seared and thin steaks are peddle to the metal.
To be totally honest though, my favorite method for steaks (I only do this for steaks) is a forward sear where I sear over a screaming hot lump charcoal fire or on my Camp Chef griddle for a few mins and then transfer to the MAK running around 250-275°. I don’t do this because the MAK can’t grill a fantastic steak, but because I find it so relaxing to watch them slowly cook, and pull off at the exact internal temp I am looking for. I like easy
jkief
is one Smokin' Farker
Mine from BPS, came freight if I remember correctly. It’s been a while! Can’t remember which company. Others with more recent purchases may have better insight.
