MAK 2 Star Pellet Grill Review

[teesquare]

Boy they really have changed the innards from my unit. Very cool


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I believe I heard this from Tim, is that you can upgrade older models with new upgrades. Correct me someone, if I am wrong.

I think you are right. They never forget their first customers. Which is pretty rare these days

Yep, that is correct. The only pellet grill manufacturer that I believe does this... love it!

Yep...especially on the 2 - Star General.....The "upgrade path" is not something that MAK has advertised, or even boasted about....but it is there. So, the life cycle for their product is thus far - not limited.
FWIW - I will be doing a full restoration/upfit on a first generation, low serial number MAK 2 Star - to the current model. Will have LOTS of pictures, and show the updates in detail.

School me. The upper shelf is different now? Right? Looks like a slide in one, which I assume I can't replicate.

Yeah, the 2018 MAK has the slide in ports attached. I am guessing that this might not be upgradeable and that the full and 3/4 racks with legs will suffice.

I should see parts within 2 weeks...will be able to tell you more from a "hands on" perspective then.

[Jaxon]

Makes me want to sell my Blaz'n and buy one now! I love the Blaz'n but it is definitely not in the same class as the MAK!

Sellin' a Blazin' you say?

[Pappymn]

Boy they really have changed the innards from my unit. Very cool


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I believe I heard this from Tim, is that you can upgrade older models with new upgrades. Correct me someone, if I am wrong.

I think you are right. They never forget their first customers. Which is pretty rare these days

Yep, that is correct. The only pellet grill manufacturer that I believe does this... love it!

Yep...especially on the 2 - Star General.....The "upgrade path" is not something that MAK has advertised, or even boasted about....but it is there. So, the life cycle for their product is thus far - not limited.
FWIW - I will be doing a full restoration/upfit on a first generation, low serial number MAK 2 Star - to the current model. Will have LOTS of pictures, and show the updates in detail.

School me. The upper shelf is different now? Right? Looks like a slide in one, which I assume I can't replicate.

Yeah, the 2018 MAK has the slide in ports attached. I am guessing that this might not be upgradeable and that the full and 3/4 racks with legs will suffice.

That's kinda what I thought. Not a big deal but it is a nice upgrade. I have two upper shelves which work just fine. But that slide out is nice.


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[smokeasaurus]

Yeah, Eric (simi pellet grills) and I would modify second racks with hardware to set on the cooking grate in GMG and Camp Chef models. They worked nice, but sometimes the legs get in the way.

[sparky]

Ok, when is Wendy and you going to start cooking buddy.

[smokeasaurus]

Ok, when is Wendy and you going to start cooking buddy.

We actually already have. I am working again so I am picking my spots with the review. I still have to show some more standard features and then accessories and then we can get the smoke rolling.

[TMB]

Ok, when is Wendy and you going to start cooking buddy.

I bet if you get Smoochy to ask Wendy to start cooking Smoke would get to it 

Remember The Smooch has a lot of pull with her

Just say'n

[rwalters]

Ok, when is Wendy and you going to start cooking buddy.

We actually already have. I am working again so I am picking my spots with the review. I still have to show some more standard features and then accessories and then we can get the smoke rolling.

In other words, this is gonna be a low n slooooow review vs hot n fast...

Either way, I’ve got my bucket of popcorn ready

[teesquare]

Ok, when is Wendy and you going to start cooking buddy.

We actually already have. I am working again so I am picking my spots with the review. I still have to show some more standard features and then accessories and then we can get the smoke rolling.

In other words, this is gonna be a low n slooooow review vs hot n fast...

Either way, I’ve got my bucket of popcorn ready

Smoke may just be playing to the capabilities of the crowd he is addressing....hey I resemble that remark....

[rwalters]

Ok, when is Wendy and you going to start cooking buddy.

We actually already have. I am working again so I am picking my spots with the review. I still have to show some more standard features and then accessories and then we can get the smoke rolling.

In other words, this is gonna be a low n slooooow review vs hot n fast...

Either way, I’ve got my bucket of popcorn ready

Smoke may just be playing to the capabilities of the crowd he is addressing....hey I resemble that remark....

Whatever the case may be, my popcorn is starting to go stale. Nothing a bit more butter can’t fix... lol. C’mon smoke, my high cholesterol is gonna be your fault

[smokeasaurus]

Y'all are funny. I will try to get a new post with pictures in tomorrow. Darn job is getting in the way..........................

.....................hey wait, the new job is gonna help pay for the MAK     

I also have some MAK seasonings being delivered because this is strictly a MAK review   

Why am I hankerin for popcorn?? 

[skidog]

Nice. I've wondered about their rubs and sauces. Never seen anyone give an opinion on them.

[teesquare]

Smoke...I will be in your area April 18-20.....Might need to sample some of your "review product" off that MAK

Give me a call when you can and we will coordinate. Will be stalking and shooting wild hogs in the nite with thermal vision on a my buddy's ranch south of Cleburne , so will not be far away.

[Pappymn]

Smoke...I will be in your area April 18-20.....Might need to sample some of your "review product" off that MAK

Give me a call when you can and we will coordinate. Will be stalking and shooting wild hogs in the nite with thermal vision on a my buddy's ranch south of Cleburne , so will not be far away.

Careful Smoke. He may never leave

[CDN Smoker]

Smoke...I will be in your area April 18-20.....Might need to sample some of your "review product" off that MAK

Give me a call when you can and we will coordinate. Will be stalking and shooting wild hogs in the nite with thermal vision on a my buddy's ranch south of Cleburne , so will not be far away.

Careful Smoke. He may never leave

When I win the Lottery I’m going to be “T”s hunting buddy