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« Reply #-1 on: April 26, 2017, 01:59:17 PM »
Novice bbqer who has found the WSM to be a PITA and am in the market for a pellet smoker. And thoroughly confused about which to get!. As soon as I get close to a decision I hear about a problem someone's had and I learn about yet another brand! Rec Tec? Grillworks? Timberline?


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« on: April 26, 2017, 02:22:10 PM »
I love my MAK! What's the budget? Knowing that will help a bunch w/ our recommendations.
MAK 2 Star #3236, Weber 26.75" kettle, 36" Blackstone griddle, 17" Blackstone griddle.

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« Reply #1 on: April 26, 2017, 02:36:46 PM »
Welcome from Wisconsin! You'll get plenty of friendly help on this site  :)
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« Reply #2 on: April 26, 2017, 02:42:41 PM »
Welcome from SE Georgia!
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« Reply #3 on: April 26, 2017, 03:00:23 PM »
Welcome from Texas
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« Reply #4 on: April 26, 2017, 03:10:04 PM »
Welcome from Alabama
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« Reply #5 on: April 26, 2017, 03:37:22 PM »
I love my MAK! What's the budget? Knowing that will help a bunch w/ our recommendations.
Well, subject to my real budget overseer (my wife!), 1k to $2k (stretching it at $2k). Have been leaning toward Rec Tec, lately interested in blazngrillworks grid iron, and also waiting on some hands-on reviews of the new traeger timberline, though I am reluctant to buy into a new model. I know the MAKs are supposed to be great, but the MAK 1 seems a little small for the price. I take it you like it?


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« Reply #6 on: April 26, 2017, 04:15:20 PM »
I love my MAK! What's the budget? Knowing that will help a bunch w/ our recommendations.
Well, subject to my real budget overseer (my wife!), 1k to $2k (stretching it at $2k). Have been leaning toward Rec Tec, lately interested in blazngrillworks grid iron, and also waiting on some hands-on reviews of the new traeger timberline, though I am reluctant to buy into a new model. I know the MAKs are supposed to be great, but the MAK 1 seems a little small for the price. I take it you like it?


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For me, the MAK is one of the finest cookers I have ever cooked on...and I have cooked on a lot of different cookers. I have a large family (9 daughters and wife) and we love to entertain. If you wanna straight grill for a large group, yes, it is a bit small. For my family of 10, I have no problem with the grate size.  If I need to grill a mess of food, I have (and LOVE) my Blackstone griddle. Its a great tag team partner for my MAK. For low n a slow cooks, with a full 2nd rack, I can easily cook for an army on the MAK! 
MAK 2 Star #3236, Weber 26.75" kettle, 36" Blackstone griddle, 17" Blackstone griddle.

I am not a vegetarian, but I eat animals that are... :-)

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« Reply #7 on: April 26, 2017, 04:26:20 PM »
Greetings from North Texas.
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« Reply #8 on: April 26, 2017, 04:27:25 PM »
I love my MAK! What's the budget? Knowing that will help a bunch w/ our recommendations.
Well, subject to my real budget overseer (my wife!), 1k to $2k (stretching it at $2k). Have been leaning toward Rec Tec, lately interested in blazngrillworks grid iron, and also waiting on some hands-on reviews of the new traeger timberline, though I am reluctant to buy into a new model. I know the MAKs are supposed to be great, but the MAK 1 seems a little small for the price. I take it you like it?


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For me, the MAK is one of the finest cookers I have ever cooked on...and I have cooked on a lot of different cookers. I have a large family (9 daughters and wife) and we love to entertain. If you wanna straight grill for a large group, yes, it is a bit small. For my family of 10, I have no problem with the grate size.  If I need to grill a mess of food, I have (and LOVE) my Blackstone griddle. Its a great tag team partner for my MAK. For low n a slow cooks, with a full 2nd rack, I can easily cook for an army on the MAK!
Wow, I'm surprised you found the time to post with such a large crowd! Thanks very much! Although you've now made my decision even harder! ; )


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« Reply #9 on: April 26, 2017, 04:41:49 PM »
I love my MAK! What's the budget? Knowing that will help a bunch w/ our recommendations.
Well, subject to my real budget overseer (my wife!), 1k to $2k (stretching it at $2k). Have been leaning toward Rec Tec, lately interested in blazngrillworks grid iron, and also waiting on some hands-on reviews of the new traeger timberline, though I am reluctant to buy into a new model. I know the MAKs are supposed to be great, but the MAK 1 seems a little small for the price. I take it you like it?


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For me, the MAK is one of the finest cookers I have ever cooked on...and I have cooked on a lot of different cookers. I have a large family (9 daughters and wife) and we love to entertain. If you wanna straight grill for a large group, yes, it is a bit small. For my family of 10, I have no problem with the grate size.  If I need to grill a mess of food, I have (and LOVE) my Blackstone griddle. Its a great tag team partner for my MAK. For low n a slow cooks, with a full 2nd rack, I can easily cook for an army on the MAK!
Wow, I'm surprised you found the time to post with such a large crowd! Thanks very much! Although you've now made my decision even harder! ; )


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Yep, I'm hiding in the bathroom as I type this...LOL!!!
MAK 2 Star #3236, Weber 26.75" kettle, 36" Blackstone griddle, 17" Blackstone griddle.

I am not a vegetarian, but I eat animals that are... :-)

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« Reply #10 on: April 26, 2017, 04:44:52 PM »
I love my MAK! What's the budget? Knowing that will help a bunch w/ our recommendations.
Well, subject to my real budget overseer (my wife!), 1k to $2k (stretching it at $2k). Have been leaning toward Rec Tec, lately interested in blazngrillworks grid iron, and also waiting on some hands-on reviews of the new traeger timberline, though I am reluctant to buy into a new model. I know the MAKs are supposed to be great, but the MAK 1 seems a little small for the price. I take it you like it?


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I own the Blazn Grillworks Gridiron and it is a tank! Well built with an excellent controller. I have cooked on the Rec Tec and the Mak. You can't go wrong with any of those choices in my opinion. I don't know about the Timberline since there still isn't a lot of information available on it.
Mike

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« Reply #11 on: April 26, 2017, 05:47:09 PM »
No advice......just a welcome from the Southern Tier of New York.
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« Reply #12 on: April 26, 2017, 05:53:37 PM »
Welcome from Manitoba, Canada ;D
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« Reply #13 on: April 26, 2017, 07:11:08 PM »
I love my MAK! What's the budget? Knowing that will help a bunch w/ our recommendations.
I know the MAKs are supposed to be great, but the MAK 1 seems a little small for the price. I take it you like it?

First, welcome to the forum!

As a MAK 1 Star owner I can tell you it's anything but small for the price.  Do NOT be fooled by it's apparent small footprint. With the full upper rack doubles its capacity and it holds a lot of food.

Check out this post I made of last year's Marching Band cookout I did using my 2014 model 1 Star, which is not even as big as the 2017 models.  Four whole pork shoulders (4 butts + 4 picnics); enough for 140 hungry band kids, staff & volunteers: http://www.letstalkbbq.com/index.php?topic=18114.msg239166;topicseen#msg239166


I am in the process of reviewing the latest model 1 star here: http://www.letstalkbbq.com/index.php?topic=20208.0


One thing to keep in mind when comparing prices is that shipping is already included in the price of a MAK.


Hopefully, I just made your decision even harder!  :P  :D

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