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I heard back from the Baking Steel folks. “ We can do custom work, not cheap. Be $200 for that size.” Guess I will use what I have.

You said that you didn’t have a baking steel. This could work. Only you can answer whether you need it.

Baking Steel Griddle While not perfectly sized, this would fit. I just tested mine and the fit is perfect front to back. You'd have about 1.75" space on either side. I've just emailed the Baking Steel folks to ask for one properly sized. I'll let you know what they reply.

I opened mine that way. A lot easier to maneuver the inner box.

They have a new smaller less expensive oven now. Smaller Oven

Climate plays a part in this. It is currently 39F up on my hill. I wouldn't try firing up my MAK 2 Star in this weather. Not enough insulation to maintain heat for a cook. I'm thinking about a Kamado Joe next Spring. They have even introduced a Pellet Joe.

What do you use to clean the cooktop. I'm a bit laid back with my cleaning and the surface gets built up with spilled substances. Any suggestions for a great, safe cleaner?

I just checked and have the same firmware version. Purchased new from Williams Sonoma in April.

I questioned the US Rep for Henkleman about power and got this response back in May. “Should have mentioned, Neo units exported to USA are 110/120V 60Hz. No ETL or NSF certification yet! Luv the Neo design but prefer the CombiVac power and ease of use of control panel”

Good catch, that looks just like it for a lot less. I went to Henkelman's website and spoke to a rep. Covid is messing up everything. Shipping was going to cost a ton and the Neo hadn't been approved yet it the US. As I'm not a business, I didn't care.

I have more time with it and it is a handy unit. I still wish it was a bit larger as I buy large cuts of meat.

VP95 VacMaster dropped a Video on the 95 yesterday. I'm hoping for a more in depth look, but not optimistic.

I spoke to the Lady and the 9 X 12 bags are a few weeks out. I'll try to be patient until then.

My machine can take a 9" X 12" bag. They are going to be hard to find. I'll need every bit of width there is to do the things I want. Slight buyers remorse right now.

I’ll be needing bags, and VacMaster is out of just about everything. Do you folks have a preferred source for bags?