Old MAKs Never Die......

[smokeasaurus]

I agree with Smokeasaurus. Just disgusting how FILTHY that grill is. And I'll bet the previous owner gripped and complained about how the grill would not function properly. Gee, I wonder WHY??? This is FELONY neglect on the part of the previous owner. 10 years of hard labor if you ask me.

[TentHunteR]

I'm just sitting back and watching this one from afar...

[teesquare]

Today's task...Part of what was in that big box......

The new stand, door and stainless tub..... other components from the old MAK will marry with more new ones to make for good times!

[Ka Honu]

So... once it's saved are you going to do a LTBBQ drawing for it?

Better idea... I'm trying to talk him into shipping it to me to show the people of Hawaii that some Aggies have some useful skills. Maybe they can use the exposure to recruit some of our better kids and build a real football team to garner enough publicity to increase the copyright fee they get from Seattle for the 12th man thing.

That way every hands a winner.

[teesquare]

We can't afford to feed those kids in Hawaii that play football....I have seen them...they are HUGE.....OH WAIT!!!!!! We can send them to Austin, and tell them there is a steer that they can snack on.....

[Tailgating is my game]

I think the Titanic is in better condition Tee then the mak was.

[smokeasaurus]

I think the Titanic is in better condition Tee then the mak was.

Yup, however, I think Maks are made better...……………….

[Tailgating is my game]

I think the Titanic is in better condition Tee then the mak was.

Yup, however, I think Maks are made better...……………….

Smoke you are right plus no Icebergs. I hope

[FinsnFeathers]

I agree with Smokeasaurus. Just disgusting how FILTHY that grill is. And I'll bet the previous owner gripped and complained about how the grill would not function properly. Gee, I wonder WHY??? This is FELONY neglect on the part of the previous owner. 10 years of hard labor if you ask me.

Yes that! I could not imagine letting that happen to such a great product.

[Harriska2]

Today's task...Part of what was in that big box......

The new stand, door and stainless tub..... other components from the old MAK will marry with more new ones to make for good times!

Hmmm, not *quite* a re-hab. More of a scavange some old parts and put it on a new skeleton.

One thing I was told was: “Don’t let the vents or holes get clogged or covered with foil.”  That rule was definitely broke here.

I am pretty lazy and hate ... HATE ... cleaning the grill but dang MAK went out of their way to design it so you can easily remove parts w/o grating your knuckles or getting too filthy.  We fight over cleaning the grill now.

[teesquare]

Today's task...Part of what was in that big box......

The new stand, door and stainless tub..... other components from the old MAK will marry with more new ones to make for good times!

Hmmm, not *quite* a re-hab. More of a scavange some old parts and put it on a new skeleton.

One thing I was told was: “Don’t let the vents or holes get clogged or covered with foil.”  That rule was definitely broke here.

I am pretty lazy and hate ... HATE ... cleaning the grill but dang MAK went out of their way to design it so you can easily remove parts w/o grating your knuckles or getting too filthy.  We fight over cleaning the grill now.

We'll....let's review the history of the 2 Star.....:
When it was introduced, the "tub or belly was powder coated, and there were some issues  with the powder coating failing....MAK offered to replace those for a number of years - with a stainless tub. Those days are past, but MAK still had one tub that I negotiated for. The stand is an update - tho not needed..but it affords me having the door on it.
Almost all of the original parts such as both the left and right sides of the grill ( pellet hopper, controller, auger, smoke box, hood, and stainless lids for pellet hopper and smoker box) will be re-used. So, it is far more than a parts scavenge. Because - again - it speaks to the upgradability of a MAK 2 Star.....and, besides...I have an idea for the old cart.....

[Harriska2]

Today's task...Part of what was in that big box......

The new stand, door and stainless tub..... other components from the old MAK will marry with more new ones to make for good times!

Hmmm, not *quite* a re-hab. More of a scavange some old parts and put it on a new skeleton.

One thing I was told was: “Don’t let the vents or holes get clogged or covered with foil.”  That rule was definitely broke here.

I am pretty lazy and hate ... HATE ... cleaning the grill but dang MAK went out of their way to design it so you can easily remove parts w/o grating your knuckles or getting too filthy.  We fight over cleaning the grill now.

We'll....let's review the history of the 2 Star.....:
When it was introduced, the "tub or belly was powder coated, and there were some issues  with the powder coating failing....MAK offered to replace those for a number of years - with a stainless tub. Those days are past, but MAK still had one tub that I negotiated for. The stand is an update - tho not needed..but it affords me having the door on it.
Almost all of the original parts such as both the left and right sides of the grill ( pellet hopper, controller, auger, smoke box, hood, and stainless lids for pellet hopper and smoker box) will be re-used. So, it is far more than a parts scavenge. Because - again - it speaks to the upgradability of a MAK 2 Star.....and, besides...I have an idea for the old cart.....

If the tub was free then that was a brilliant move!

[teesquare]

They were free for a long time.......for the folks who bought early series 2 Stars that had failing powder coating. Not all of them had this defect. This grill does not, as an example....but some folks did not want to pay to ship their MAKs back to MAK...where they would replace the tub and reassemble, and test the unit back to you. Freight is costly....

[ACW3]

Tee,
Are you saying that the tub you are replacing is in good shape?  Maybe that is something I could use on mine since the powder coating is definitely gone.

Art

[teesquare]

Tee,
Are you saying that the tub you are replacing is in good shape?  Maybe that is something I could use on mine since the powder coating is definitely gone.

Art

Will need to pressure wash it and see how good it is....you are welcome to it of course. And - I can help with the "swap" of your MAK into this one if needed.