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FORUM SPONSORS => MAK Grills => Topic started by: FinsnFeathers on March 23, 2018, 11:42:11 PM

Title: New MAK 2 Star owner!
Post by: FinsnFeathers on March 23, 2018, 11:42:11 PM: Well, the wife and I drove down to see Bruce and pick up our 2 star today.

We left outside Seattle about 5:45 this morning. Semi rollover in Castle Rock....then a huge delay coming back outside Tacoma...got home about 5:00....Long day.

Parts are all laid out in the garage for assembly tomorrow.

Met Bruce. Lots of smiles and full of knowledge. The grill is really well built.

Thanks Bruce! And Dennis.
Title: New MAK 2 Star owner!
Post by: rwalters on March 23, 2018, 11:57:16 PM: Congrats!!!! Did you get to tour MAK? Any pics of your trip and/or new MAK? We kinda like pics :)
Title: Re: New MAK 2 Star owner!
Post by: FinsnFeathers on March 24, 2018, 12:04:42 AM: Quote from: rwalters on March 23, 2018, 11:57:16 PM
Congrats!!!! Did you get to tour MAK? Any pics of your trip and/or new MAK? We kinda like pics :)

It was a long morning so no tour.

Will be posting some pictures. But what a beauty product!
Title: New MAK 2 Star owner!
Post by: rwalters on March 24, 2018, 12:16:23 AM: Quote from: FinsnFeathers on March 24, 2018, 12:04:42 AM
Quote from: rwalters on March 23, 2018, 11:57:16 PM
Congrats!!!! Did you get to tour MAK? Any pics of your trip and/or new MAK? We kinda like pics :)

It was a long morning so no tour.

Will be posting some pictures. But what a beauty product!
Look forward to seeing more :)

What were you cooking on prior to this?
Title: New MAK 2 Star owner!
Post by: Deebo on March 24, 2018, 07:46:33 AM: Congrats on the new cooker! Looked hard at these awesome machines.....trying to talk the wife into letting me get one of them as well
Title: Re: New MAK 2 Star owner!
Post by: smokeasaurus on March 24, 2018, 09:06:41 AM: How cool to meet Bruce and pick your MAK up in person.

Wait until you assemble this beast. The fit and finish will astound you.

Make sure you have a helper...because there is not one cheap part to be found..............
Title: New MAK 2 Star owner!
Post by: Pappymn on March 24, 2018, 09:16:07 AM: I got the tour a long time ago. Just first class people at Mak. Congrats

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Title: Re: New MAK 2 Star owner!
Post by: FinsnFeathers on March 24, 2018, 09:44:57 AM: Quote from: rwalters on March 24, 2018, 12:16:23 AM
Quote from: FinsnFeathers on March 24, 2018, 12:04:42 AM
Quote from: rwalters on March 23, 2018, 11:57:16 PM
Congrats!!!! Did you get to tour MAK? Any pics of your trip and/or new MAK? We kinda like pics :)

It was a long morning so no tour.

Will be posting some pictures. But what a beauty product!
Look forward to seeing more :)

What were you cooking on prior to this?

Had a "T" for 5 years. Don't get me wrong. Have had a lot of good eats from it but the MAK is in a class all its own.

The first cook will be a couple pork butts. Boneless and each about 2.25 pounds.
Title: Re: New MAK 2 Star owner!
Post by: TentHunteR on March 24, 2018, 10:24:15 AM: Welcome to the forum, from another satisfied MAK owner, in NE Ohio!
Title: Re: New MAK 2 Star owner!
Post by: KJRsmoker on March 24, 2018, 11:03:47 AM: Welcome from northern Illinois. You're going to love your 2 Star.
Title: Re: New MAK 2 Star owner!
Post by: HighOnSmoke on March 24, 2018, 11:11:30 AM: Congrats on your new cooker!
Title: Re: New MAK 2 Star owner!
Post by: ACW3 on March 24, 2018, 11:16:04 AM: Quote from: HighOnSmoke on March 24, 2018, 11:11:30 AM
Congrats on your new cooker!

X2!!

Art
Title: Re: New MAK 2 Star owner!
Post by: CDN Smoker on March 24, 2018, 09:26:28 PM: Congratulations ;D
Title: Re: New MAK 2 Star owner!
Post by: FinsnFeathers on March 25, 2018, 11:48:06 AM: Wow! I have worked in the medical device design, new product introduction and manufacturing world for almost 30 years. In my world we look to have input during design for what is called DFM. (design for manufacturability) MAK hit this one out of the park!! All it took was two, yes two allen wrenches to assemble. :thumbup:

(https://photos.smugmug.com/My-New-Gallery/i-n2zfvmq/0/453cd9ec/X2/tools-X2.jpg)

Here are some pictures through assembly. And all holes and pem nuts lined up! And had all the hardware as well.

(https://photos.smugmug.com/My-New-Gallery/i-8JmxDw9/0/e7ba165e/X2/base-X2.jpg)

(https://photos.smugmug.com/My-New-Gallery/i-rCLLPBW/0/3f67de86/X2/assembly%201-X2.jpg)

(https://photos.smugmug.com/My-New-Gallery/i-dNKMShR/0/04cf0a5a/X2/assembly%203-X2.jpg)

Nice rack!

(https://photos.smugmug.com/My-New-Gallery/i-bG6hQNx/0/8926032b/X2/racked-X2.jpg)

All foiled and ready for the first cook. And yes the flame zone has foil on it and I cleared the holes prior to placing the difusers.

(https://photos.smugmug.com/My-New-Gallery/i-2K6fgBW/0/240a1b54/X2/foiled-X2.jpg)

Pork butts......yum. :P

(https://photos.smugmug.com/My-New-Gallery/i-6QksTGn/0/8442084b/X2/rubbed-X2.jpg)
Title: Re: New MAK 2 Star owner!
Post by: FinsnFeathers on March 25, 2018, 12:01:23 PM: removed
Title: New MAK 2 Star owner!
Post by: rwalters on March 25, 2018, 12:27:06 PM: YES!!! And we have take off...

Kinda funny, when I bought my 2 Star last March, Bruce and I went back and forth about foiling the Flame Zone pan. He’s big on foiling. I used to be until I tried cooking naked...lol. No more foil for me. A stiff metal scraper is super easy IMO. Either way, can’t wait to see how this cook turns out :)
Title: Re: New MAK 2 Star owner!
Post by: teesquare on March 25, 2018, 02:04:01 PM: Photobucket has become the bane of not only this forum....but most. If you find it within your power and patience level ;D to transfer your photos out of Photo Bucket, you will be ahead of the game. Many here use different hosting services. I prefer SmugMug.
Title: Re: New MAK 2 Star owner!
Post by: FinsnFeathers on March 25, 2018, 03:18:17 PM: Quote from: teesquare on March 25, 2018, 02:04:01 PM
Photobucket has become the bane of not only this forum....but most. If you find it within your power and patience level ;D to transfer your photos out of Photo Bucket, you will be ahead of the game. Many here use different hosting services. I prefer SmugMug.

I will take a look at that. Thanks.
Title: Re: New MAK 2 Star owner!
Post by: teesquare on March 25, 2018, 03:33:35 PM: At your service!
Title: Re: New MAK 2 Star owner!
Post by: FinsnFeathers on March 25, 2018, 04:29:17 PM: Test...

(https://photos.smugmug.com/My-New-Gallery/i-VpzXcJT/0/d3843db2/X3/first%20cook%20pork%20butt-X3.jpg)
Title: Re: New MAK 2 Star owner!
Post by: FinsnFeathers on March 25, 2018, 05:14:43 PM: Also got a cool opener...

(https://photos.smugmug.com/My-New-Gallery/i-mj8FTw6/0/0bddae12/X3/bottle%20opener-X3.jpg)
Title: Re: New MAK 2 Star owner!
Post by: fryfour on March 25, 2018, 05:18:17 PM: congrats from a 2star owner in mid ohio...how can i get an opener?
Title: Re: New MAK 2 Star owner!
Post by: FinsnFeathers on March 25, 2018, 06:57:05 PM: Quote from: fryfour on March 25, 2018, 05:18:17 PM
congrats from a 2star owner in mid ohio...how can i get an opener?

Bruce gave us one on our visit to the factory. Maybe PM him?
Title: Re: New MAK 2 Star owner!
Post by: smokeasaurus on March 26, 2018, 09:00:27 AM: That is one great looking grill and that can opener is sweet.

I switched from Photobucket to imageshack.....I think 18 bucks a year and super easy for me to use.........
Title: Re: New MAK 2 Star owner!
Post by: FinsnFeathers on March 26, 2018, 08:29:17 PM: And dinner was awesome! Incredible first cook and loving my MAK!! :thumbup: :D :P

(https://photos.smugmug.com/My-New-Gallery/i-QdVfscG/0/11c1067f/X2/done-X2.jpg)

(https://photos.smugmug.com/My-New-Gallery/i-JSn68DX/0/77db6e61/X2/resting-X2.jpg)

(https://photos.smugmug.com/My-New-Gallery/i-h6RspBF/0/ef0e0c67/X2/pulled-X2.jpg)

(https://photos.smugmug.com/My-New-Gallery/i-rK67gsL/0/5f13d286/X2/dinner-X2.jpg)
Title: New MAK 2 Star owner!
Post by: Pappymn on March 26, 2018, 08:52:49 PM: Very nice

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Title: Re: New MAK 2 Star owner!
Post by: teesquare on March 26, 2018, 09:07:04 PM: Awesome first cook in your MAK...looking forward to seeing many more ;)
Title: New MAK 2 Star owner!
Post by: rwalters on March 26, 2018, 09:14:45 PM: DAAAANG!!!!! Nicely done :)
Title: Re: New MAK 2 Star owner!
Post by: tomcrete1 on March 26, 2018, 09:19:35 PM: Awesome! I am so jealous! :thumbup:
Title: Re: New MAK 2 Star owner!
Post by: FinsnFeathers on March 26, 2018, 09:35:35 PM: Thanks all! Going to grill some marinated skinless chicken thighs tonight.
Title: New MAK 2 Star owner!
Post by: rwalters on March 27, 2018, 12:55:46 AM: Quote from: FinsnFeathers on March 26, 2018, 09:35:35 PM
Thanks all! Going to grill some marinated skinless chicken thighs tonight.
One of my favorite weeknight meals off the MAK!!!
Title: Re: New MAK 2 Star owner!
Post by: mrbbq on March 27, 2018, 11:58:14 AM: Fins and Feathers---it was great meeting you and your lovely wife Jackie. Welcome to the MAK Grills family. Your pork butts look incredible---I can only imagine how awesome they tasted. Thanks so much for the kind comments and compliments as well. KEEP IT SMOKIN'!

Bruce@MAK
Title: Re: New MAK 2 Star owner!
Post by: FinsnFeathers on March 31, 2018, 11:06:28 AM: Had a few more cooks during the week over the flame zone. I am very satisfied with it.

Did some Waygu burgers.

(https://photos.smugmug.com/My-New-Gallery/i-tSpdf98/0/1a68ea18/XL/Waygu%20burgers-XL.jpg)

(https://photos.smugmug.com/My-New-Gallery/i-s872b6Z/0/3a5a2c9a/XL/burger%20dinner-XL.jpg)

Next was some drumettes.....very tasty!

(https://photos.smugmug.com/My-New-Gallery/i-WW35vtL/0/8b298e89/XL/grilled%20drummets-XL.jpg)

(https://photos.smugmug.com/My-New-Gallery/i-8gCcsR4/0/b9e67545/XL/wing%20dinner-XL.jpg)

Then my first flank steak. It was marinated for about 8 hours. A little more done but will get it dialed in. ;D

(https://photos.smugmug.com/My-New-Gallery/i-mrnwsBF/0/01818213/XL/Flank-XL.jpg)

(https://photos.smugmug.com/My-New-Gallery/i-9vJ82pN/0/4cec1b76/XL/flank%20cut-XL.jpg)

(https://photos.smugmug.com/My-New-Gallery/i-Wzg9W2c/0/853dcdcf/XL/flank%20dinner-XL.jpg)

Loving my Two Star!! :thumbup:
Title: New MAK 2 Star owner!
Post by: rwalters on March 31, 2018, 11:21:10 AM: Those are fantastic cooks! Pellet burgers are insanely good! Those wings... yum (what temp did you have the Pellet Boss set to for this cook?) And the flank steak...YUM!!
Title: Re: New MAK 2 Star owner!
Post by: FinsnFeathers on March 31, 2018, 01:49:01 PM: Quote from: rwalters on March 31, 2018, 11:21:10 AM
Those are fantastic cooks! Pellet burgers are insanely good! Those wings... yum (what temp did you have the Pellet Boss set to for this cook?) And the flank steak...YUM!!

Thanks.

I set it to 380 for the wings. 400 for the steak. I am using a 50/50 mix of 100% apple and cherry from Lumber Jack.
Title: Re: New MAK 2 Star owner!
Post by: smokeasaurus on March 31, 2018, 03:39:52 PM: super great looking grub off of that MAK.

but I tell ya......foiling that flame zone and poking all those holes.................nope, not doing it.

But hey, to each his own :)
Title: Re: New MAK 2 Star owner!
Post by: FinsnFeathers on March 31, 2018, 04:14:13 PM: Quote from: smokeasaurus on March 31, 2018, 03:39:52 PM
super great looking grub off of that MAK.

but I tell ya......foiling that flame zone and poking all those holes.................nope, not doing it.

But hey, to each his own :)

I hear ya...only adds a few minutes. It is too purty to get all gunky. 8)
Title: Re: New MAK 2 Star owner!
Post by: FinsnFeathers on April 01, 2018, 09:56:09 PM: Grilled some jalapeno poppers. Stuffed with goat cheese blended with a little sheeps milk.

(https://photos.smugmug.com/My-New-Gallery/i-Dk2nr2m/0/8158b693/XL/poppers%20start-XL.jpg)

(https://photos.smugmug.com/My-New-Gallery/i-CvrLmcW/0/271c09e8/XL/poppers%20finish-XL.jpg)

Made an Easter ham with 100% pecan pellets.....holy cow!

(https://photos.smugmug.com/My-New-Gallery/i-QtWNt93/0/7dc79be8/XL/easter%20ham%20start-XL.jpg)

(https://photos.smugmug.com/My-New-Gallery/i-KsLjZxK/0/6f3c8306/XL/ham%20done-XL.jpg)

(https://photos.smugmug.com/My-New-Gallery/i-rHFPxcM/0/e8f8156f/XL/cut%20ham-XL.jpg)

(https://photos.smugmug.com/My-New-Gallery/i-GRcfhT8/0/6ebcde3a/XL/plated%20ham-XL.jpg)
Title: Re: New MAK 2 Star owner!
Post by: sparky on April 01, 2018, 10:10:01 PM: That's a nice plate of food.