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

[Prneum]

I participated in the group buy last year and decided on the 1 Star. My decision was based on the 1 Star having a smaller footprint. Also, I live in a dry climate with the 1 Star under a patio, so no worries about paint. The accessories that I have enjoyed are the 3/4 and full top shelf grates, the front shelf and the blank pan that fully covers the flamezone. The reason I like the blank pan, it is easier to clean and I seem to keep more consistent temps then when I use the standard flamezone covers. The only thing I can think of that I would miss with the 2 Star, would be the extra shelves.

[Mishka212]

Thanks, little concerned about the paint here with the bad winter weather but I figure with the cover it’ll be ok. Hadn’t looked at the blank pan - ease of cleaning is a big plus. I like the smaller footprint - the backyards here in Brooklyn are small.

[rwalters]

Originally Posted by Mishka212

Thanks, little concerned about the paint here with the bad winter weather but I figure with the cover it’ll be ok. Hadn’t looked at the blank pan - ease of cleaning is a big plus. I like the smaller footprint - the backyards here in Brooklyn are small.

Maybe it’ll put your mind at ease to know that the 1 Star has a very high quality high temp powder coating... and underneath that is aluminized steel. Even if you get a chip or two in the powder coat, you won’t be dealing with rust because of the aluminized steel. There were no shortcuts taken with the 1 Star :)

[Mishka212]

Thanks Robb, this is place is great - really appreciate all the advice. Looking forward to March 1, thanks for setting it up...

[rwalters]

Originally Posted by Mishka212

Thanks Robb, this is place is great - really appreciate all the advice. Looking forward to March 1, thanks for setting it up...

As they say at Chick-fil-A... it’s my pleasure :)

[TravelingJ]

Originally Posted by rwalters

The standard cold smoke box on the 2 Star, or the larger add-on?

The standard one. The larger add-on had some great pictures.

[rwalters]

Originally Posted by TravelingJ

The standard one. The larger add-on had some great pictures.

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-gene...-grill-review/

[PullinPork]

Originally Posted by rwalters

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-gene...-grill-review/

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.

[TravelingJ]

Originally Posted by rwalters

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-gene...-grill-review/

This should be in the first post! That link has a ton of useful information.

[The Wookiee]

Originally Posted by Mishka212

Thanks, little concerned about the paint here with the bad winter weather but I figure with the cover it’ll be ok. Hadn’t looked at the blank pan - ease of cleaning is a big plus. I like the smaller footprint - the backyards here in Brooklyn are small.

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]

Originally Posted by Bob C Cue

So I am anxiously awaiting Monday. Can anyone who had a CampChef Woodwind and a MAK 1 compare the smoke profiles? Can you get close to the MAK by using the right type of pellets and a fairly high smoke setting on the CampChef? Thanks!

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]

Originally Posted by rwalters

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-gene...-grill-review/

Great review.

[Gore]

Originally Posted by Mishka212

Yeah, I have a gasser and a primo ceramic, and a pizza oven just arrived, so I think the 1* will be enough...

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]

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.

[rwalters]

Originally Posted by arthrovine

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.

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?