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Offline RatTail

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« Reply #-1 on: November 05, 2015, 10:54:12 AM »
I have had a devil of a time just trying to figure out the introductory post.  As it turns out it is much easier than I tried to make it.  I live in TX, outside of Fort Worth.  I have had a Weber Smokey Mountain for about 15 years.  I have never had consistent results with it.  Ribs and chicken sometimes good, sometimes not.  Turkeys always marginal to poor.  Pork shoulder always poor.  And I have ruined a lot of briskest over the years...never had a good one come out.  I know it is not the WSM; it is me!

I have ordered a MAK 2 and I hope to turn my dismal record around with something a little easier for me to understand and use.  The grill will arrive some time next week, just in time for me to attempt a Thanksgiving turkey.
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Offline tlg4942

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« on: November 05, 2015, 11:32:06 AM »
Welcome and glad you made it...
 Hope the turkey works for you. May want to give a chicken or two a test run so you can judge the cook time and get a little practice. 
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Offline drholly

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« Reply #1 on: November 05, 2015, 11:40:57 AM »
Welcome from Minnesota. You will find many folks on here with great advice. The best part is we all learn from each other and try hard to make it fun. I look forward to hearing about your cooks with the new pit, and some pictures.
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Offline HighOnSmoke

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« Reply #2 on: November 05, 2015, 11:52:17 AM »
Welcome from SE Georgia! We have lots of great folks on this board that own WSM's and will be more than
willing to help you. Congrats on your new pellet pooper!
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« Reply #3 on: November 05, 2015, 11:59:51 AM »
Welcome from northern Cali. My wsm's are my favorite smokers I have.
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« Reply #4 on: November 05, 2015, 12:03:45 PM »
Welcome from the Philly Burbs!
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« Reply #5 on: November 05, 2015, 01:56:49 PM »
Welcome from North Carolina  ;D

You've found the right place!  We've got lots of MAK drivers and Weber SM drivers on hand.  And, since you're new to pellets I'd recommend a fast past through the two pellet cooker articles in my section to help you get off to a good start with your new MAK.  Enjoy the forum and let us know how your adventure goes.

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« Reply #6 on: November 05, 2015, 02:22:18 PM »
Greetings from North Texas.
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Offline N. Ontario Smoker

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« Reply #7 on: November 05, 2015, 02:56:03 PM »
Welcome from N. Ontario Canada.
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« Reply #8 on: November 05, 2015, 05:16:49 PM »
I think very soon, you will be getting great results off of your WSM and your new MAK  :)

Welcome from So-Cal
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Re: New Forum Subscriber
« Reply #9 on: November 05, 2015, 05:43:27 PM »
Sell the WSM.Still worth about $100
Won't need with the Mac
The mak is idiot proof  ::)
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« Reply #10 on: November 05, 2015, 08:26:21 PM »
Welcome from Southern California. Your going to love your new MAK 2 Star!
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« Reply #11 on: November 05, 2015, 09:00:46 PM »
Welcome, from a fellow MAK owner in NE Ohio!
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« Reply #12 on: November 05, 2015, 09:18:54 PM »
Welcome from a NC MAK owner.  Love my MAK.  Right now it is need of a major clean up.

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« Reply #13 on: November 06, 2015, 04:22:22 AM »
Another MAK Canadian Welcome ;D

Once you have your new MAK put together and you have burned it in remember season it with Bacon. Start with the temp on the low side and raise it till you figure it out. Don't want to burn and waste bacon.

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