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Old 05-08-2021, 12:48 PM   #31
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Happy to hear!

I read yer OP and came in this thread to tell you yer comparing apples ta bananas, but I see there’s no point now...

Yer gonna LOVE IT!

Thanks Jeremy, it didn't take long to learn there is a ton of difference between the two!
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Old 05-08-2021, 01:06 PM   #32
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It comes standard with a second grate now, and you can pick what size. 1/2,3/4, full. I chose the full hoping I can do exactly what you described.

It will live in the garage, wife says I don't need a cover because I always forget to cover the gasser...

Oh that’s right! Sounds like you are good to go “for now“ :-)
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Old 05-08-2021, 01:12 PM   #33
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So wait, Rebel Smokers became Assassin smokers? TIL

Congrats on your new smoker choice.
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Old 05-08-2021, 03:51 PM   #34
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Get the Yoder!! I wanted a Yoder and opted for the MAK and what a fatal mistake. Had issues from day 1. They expect me to keep trouble shooting the grill. They were great to deal with and helped through some issues, but I guess it is acceptable to keep having me research what is wrong with it. Live and learn.
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Old 05-08-2021, 03:53 PM   #35
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Nelson's website is out of date. Here's what his current smallest unit looks like. Advantages over Yoder include ash clean out door (I love this!), a way to use a water pan under the drip tray, and all-welded construction instead of spot welds and goo.

Steel is twice as thick as MAK but coated only in high temp paint not hot dipped and powder coated. Pros and cons to both approaches.







Wow that is pretty cool. I never heard of this one. How does it do holding temps?
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Wow that is pretty cool. I never heard of this one. How does it do holding temps?
It lets the temp swing a bit, but that doesn't seem to hurt at all. Might even help. Food sure comes out good.
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Old 05-08-2021, 04:17 PM   #37
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It lets the temp swing a bit, but that doesn't seem to hurt at all. Might even help. Food sure comes out good.
Nice, congrats!! I will have to look into that one. I gotta do my homework really good this time so I don’t get burned again. I really want the Lonestar but I have a feeling it is going to be some time before they call my number.
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It comes standard with a second grate now, and you can pick what size. 1/2,3/4, full. I chose the full hoping I can do exactly what you described.

It will live in the garage, wife says I don't need a cover because I always forget to cover the gasser...
I chose the full and then ordered the half since it was cheapest. Got a cover, wifi and rib rack also.
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Old 05-08-2021, 07:56 PM   #39
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So wait, Rebel Smokers became Assassin smokers? TIL

Congrats on your new smoker choice.
C & C manufacturing (same ownership as Assassin Smokers) made gravity fed smokers for Rebel and Superior. I am not sure exactly how it all played out, but Superior and Rebel are no longer in business. There were slight differences between them all, but pretty close overall.
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Talked to Mak this morning, super nice people. Answered all my questions and then some.

This afternoon I ordered the Two Star General. Now the wait begins!

Thank you everyone who has posted in the past that allowed to search the archive and those who posted here.
Congrats on the new Mak.
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Not sure any pellet grill is an "upgrade" from a WSM but a lot of folks like them. They are kind of like gassers to me and I have one.


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Old 05-09-2021, 03:45 PM   #42
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Not sure any pellet grill is an "upgrade" from a WSM but a lot of folks like them. They are kind of like gassers to me and I have one.


No disrespect just my .02.
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Didn't read all the replies, BUT got a MAK 2 Star and sold my Timberline 850. For me, the higher grilling temp was the big selling point. The Timberline wasn't bad, but the MAK is better. Everything has turned out well. Also, a minor point, but clean up of the burner well is definitely easier on the MAK.
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Old 05-09-2021, 08:56 PM   #44
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Didn't read all the replies, BUT got a MAK 2 Star and sold my Timberline 850. For me, the higher grilling temp was the big selling point. The Timberline wasn't bad, but the MAK is better. Everything has turned out well. Also, a minor point, but clean up of the burner well is definitely easier on the MAK.

Thanks Jack, my two star is on order.
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Old 05-10-2021, 02:03 PM   #45
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Get the Yoder!! I wanted a Yoder and opted for the MAK and what a fatal mistake. Had issues from day 1. They expect me to keep trouble shooting the grill. They were great to deal with and helped through some issues, but I guess it is acceptable to keep having me research what is wrong with it. Live and learn.
Can you elaborate on the issues you've been having? Having the same debate on which to buy myself currently
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