The Masterbuilt Gravity Series might just be the grill for you. I put together a list of videos that might interest you: 560 vs 800: ruclips.net/video/ZBruvC3txu4/видео.html Masterbuilt vs Char-Griller: ruclips.net/video/JQJ4Chyubuw/видео.html Gravity Series Overview: ruclips.net/video/UkQKmcJ8LwU/видео.html
I do not leave comments on RUclips...so with that - I had to leave a comment about this video. If you buy or plan on buying a Gravity Series 800, this video saves time over following the pamphlet instructions provided with the grill/smoker. This video was one of the best and most prepared I have ever found to assemble anything. You guys did a GREAT job breaking down each step and with providing tips on making things easier. You should be proud of this instructional video. I truly thank you. It was very easy to pause this video at each step of the way. I would have pulled my hair out if I had to assemble this smoker by deciphering and reading the provided paper instructions. This was outstanding. I thank you very much. Well done!
SIR, putting my Gravity 800 together using your video as opposed to the instructions, was one of the best decisions that I made this week. I started out trying to use the instructions, but they were mostly useless. I was so frustrated, that I considered paying someone to do it. Then I came across your video on RUclips. After you did something on the video, I literally paused it and did that same thing in my garage. It turned out amazing. Thank you for making putting this grill together so much easier. You now have a new subscriber to the "Andersons Smoke Show" channel. Thank you again!!
Thank you so much for taking the time to put this video together. It’s extremely well done. I can only imagine the hours of frustration trying to decipher those installation pictographs. I can’t thank enough for doing it for us!
Just assembled a 900 which is a Costco variant with included pizza oven. The instructions are pretty clear, but this video really helped us in a few key places and made it much more pleasant. I had watched it prior to purchase, and then kept watching it during assembly.Thanks.
My wife and kids bought me the Masterbuilt from Costco for my 60th birthday. Your video was brilliant and made assembly much easier, especially your tip regarding installing loosely all 4 legs before the bottom tray. Worked perfectly. Thanks again.
Thank you so much for posting this video. Without a doubt, it is the best tutorial. Today, I was able to put together my Masterbuil 800 in less than 2 hrs. Thanks!!!!!!!!
Wow…. Amazing video… Thank you …. This assembly isn’t for a novice… A lot of wisdom shown here to prevent overlooked details. Appreciate your outstanding tutorial.
I want to thank you, cause today I got delivery of my MB 800. I referred to your video for step by step guidance and it really helped alot. Video for 95% of it, manual 5% for a diagram view of some things. I did this on my own with the exception of the wife helping me flip it over when needed, took just over 3 hrs. I've been following you for a good couple years now, I wish you had some new videos on this grill as I've watched all the others and it's seemed you have moved on to newer things. Again, thanks for the video! It has helped me greatly 👍
This video was fantastic! A true lifesaver for me. I was supposed to have this grill installed but nobody showed up. I followed this video step by step and set it up myself. I got a $179 refund and the satisfaction of doing it on my own! Thanks again!
Took delivery of mine yesterday and decided to put together following your video instead of following the assembly instructions. Your video was very thorough and I had no issues following along. Very well done. Thanks!
I’ve never commented on a RUclips video in my life but I had to give you a shout out. This video was extremely helpful and saved me so many hours and even more sanity. My 7 year old daughter was helping me put the grill together and she kept on commenting, “This guy is so helpful! It’s amazing!” 😂 You got a new follower on here for sure!
I have never commented on a comment on RUclips in my life, but I clicked on this video and saw your comment saying this was a useful video so I stuck around, very glad I did!
Thanks for this video, I got a Masterbuilt Gravity Series 800 on clearance at Walmart for $249 I used your tutorial to put it together. You did a great job and covered everything, made it really easy to follow along and assemble the whole thing by myself.
I just wanted to say thank you from across the pond for this video! I’ve just got my 800 and totally ditched the instructions and followed your video. The instructions were so clear and made it so much simpler to put my 800 together: it turned what was going to be a pain into a joy! I can’t wait to do the burn in and seasoning and then get cooking! Thanks again!
The 800, me and you on the laptop screen put this together this morning. Great detailed video that made assembly super easy in under 3 hours with a break or two. Thanks very much for all of your hard work!
Thanks! This video saved me a whole lot of time putting my 800 together! Not having to read the manual is always a better way to do it. And your steps were flawless! One tip… When screwing in the manifold from underneath, you need to loosen the 2 screws a little bit first before putting it in. The screws look deceiving, and look like they can be screwed in further, but they’re already screwed in to the manifold to the max. Back them out a little bit, and it should go in fine.
Awesome video. Just assembled mine tonight. Bought the LSD mods. Did the entire thing alone. I will install the mods tomorrow and preseason. You did a great video. Never opened the instructions. My only issue was i has a few of the screws, (A’s) that were stripped. I was also short one nut (B’s) and had to use one from my garage. I may have dropped a (B) nut. I bought the 800. I’ll need to read about the griddle. Thanks for the video!
Wanted to let you know how helpful your assembly video was for my new Masterbuilt 800. My Masterbuilt 1050 came assembled, so this was my first opportunity to put one together myself. I watched your video prior to opening up the box and it made the assembly process painless. Well Done!! Thanks so much for your efforts. Greatly apprecaited!!
I’ll be receiving my 800 in a couple weeks! I’m looking forward to following your process. Also wanted to mention that I’ve watched several of your videos and I appreciate your concise and well spoken presentations!
Bought a Masterbuilt 800 yesterday and used the instructions in this video to assemble it... So much easier than reading the manual and the tips worked well. The only thing that didn't work out for me is tightening that manifold rack. Maybe the models have been adjusted but there are spacer screws placed that prevent the manifold from being tightened. I guess that's done so you can easily disassemble and clean that part. Very very helpful video, thanks for putting it up here.
I just added this smoker to my collection and was looking so forward to trying it out...until I watched this! lol. As per your other video (on mods) I think I'll order the mods before actually cooking on this pit. Thanks for the awesome videos you put out...great information.
Thank fellow Engineer, these instruction simplified the installation process. I set my grill up today. Plan to watch you other videos to help me season this thing.
THANK YOU! I was about to hire someone to put this together because i was loosing patience with the instructions. I came across your video and you changed my mindset. You made it easy for me to put this together
Got my 800 last week from Costco. Thank you so much for the video. For someone who is not very handy, the video was excellent! The instructions were just like Ikea's, often confusing. Without your video, assembly would have been a disaster. I did end up with extra screws and nuts, but the 800 is still standing, so I think I'm ok. Off to your next video about seasoning the smoker without blowing up the house...
Handle installation has been greatly improved over the 560. Pretty sure there’s still a screw rattling around in the lid. Looking forward to your 800 videos. I bought the 800 back in January, still in the box. This video came at the perfect time! Thanks!
Thank you for your video. I did not even look at the instructions. It’s still sitting in the plastic pouch. Great Job!! It was a breeze to assemble. Thanks to your video..
I have picked your brains a couple times about these smokers and finally pulled the plug on the 800. Delivered Saturday and I used this video and had it done in about 3 hours by myself. I want to thank you so much for making the video. The instruction manual is still in the plastic as I never opened it.
@@AndersonsSmokeShow I smoked hot dogs today just to see if it did what I wanted. Amazing. Smoked at 200 for 30 minutes and went to 500 and finished. Amazing. I have a 15lb brisket here so that will happen Friday afternoon.
Ordered this grill couple days ago and its been sitting in my garage since they delivered it. I’m off tomorrow and I’m looking forward to assemble this grill after watching your video, im a A/C mechanic so I’m pretty good at assembling things together, your video is giving me a good heads up on the tools i would need and also a first hand foresight on how to put this grill together, much thanks bro.
I assembled my 800 today using only this video! It went well. It took me near 6 hours though 😮… then another hour getting the glue off the underside of the hood. It was stuck! Goo Gone, elbow grease, then Mean Green to get rid of the Goo residue. The bubble wrap was melted onto some of the griddle too, I’ll address that tomorrow when I’m doing the burn in. I’m glad I assembled it myself, now I know everything about it. I appreciate your video, it was a real help.
I applied a liberal amount of standard isopropyl alcohol on a paper towel and let soak on the glue residue left on the control panel shelf for a couple minutes. The glue residue rubbed off easily.
I wish I'd seen this before I started assembly! Good video! Following the directions is a pain in the ... ahhhh... neck. And, oh yeah, having a helper really helps!
Just ran into your channel, I have watched almost all your videos. Will be following this one to assemble my new 800 today. Thanks man! Really enjoying the videos!
Thank you just purchased this and my spouse is deployed and usually tackles projects like this. After I watch this video a few times I might be able to do it myself 😊
This video is fantastic! I just finished assembling my Masterbuilt 800 and your video was a tremendous help. I highly recommend everyone trying to assemble the 800 watch this video first. All of the "little tricks" and just being able to see it going together saved me a lot of time!! Saved me a LOT of time and headaches! Any ideas how to remove the Ad label glue :( would be greatly appreciated! Keep making those great videos! Thank you!!
Thanks for this. I currently have covid and my 800 was just delivered outside in the rain, too heavy to move. Gonna use your video and tackle this thing in the am!
Bought a 900 (Costco) last July and couldn’t get motivated to put it together until this weekend. Started yesterday and had some delays. Finished today because I needed someone to help me flip it over. Anyway, great guide, really helped a lot! Only thing I found different (and maybe MB changed things between the time this video was done and last year) was the part of laying underneath to tighten the 2 screws on the manifold. On mine, they won’t tighten. They’re fully seated and have a collar. I tried to tighten the first one and actually broke it loose (probably essentially stripped the screw). I’m guessing MB made the change so the manifold could easily be removed for cleaning? Anyway that was my only real departure from the assy video. Had some leftover hardware…dunno if that’s normal or not.
I bought a new MB 800 this past week and MB has added spacers to the manifold support bracket screws the manifold slides on to. The only way to secure the manifold to the bracket is to remove the spacers. I theorize they added them to make changing between the grilling /smoking manifold and the grill manifold easier and not requiring any tools.
Great video. I followed it step by step (and I looked at the book). Easy to pause and rewind for reassurance. I would suggest watching his step then doing.
So this is a great video! Definitely has some improvements on the methodology of the manual -BUT be warned: there are a couple of omissions here that are only mentioned in the manual that might have you going back a couple of steps and doing some disassembly. The biggest one for me is not mentioning how to align the hinged piece you "bend back" when installing the smoke box, fan, etc. That is where one of the slides goes , so you want to align it and slot it through the front heat guard when you are attaching that piece.
I should have watched this before trying to understand the instructions….fortunately I eventually did midway through the install. You solved about 3 or 4 mysteries to me in 20 minutes.
Lifesaver. Just put mine together watching this guide. Thank you! Section 29 where you have to crawl under the bbq to tighten the 2 screws to the manifold - the screws don’t tighten and lock the manifest in place. Many others also look to be experiencing the same situation. Is this ok/ safe for them to be not be locked to the manifold ?
Just put my together yesterday, wife bought it at Walmart on clearance for 347$ just did the burn off and seasoned it up last night. Can’t wait to use it. Pretty sure I got one hell of a deal on it.
Vary excited about the next couple videos. After talking to you on Wednesday I ordered mine that night! Can’t wait to get mine and go through the setup and burn in with you playing in the background. Happy grilling/smoking!
Thank you so much for the video. It was incredibly helpful and easy to follow. This made my life a lot easier and I did not need the instructions manual. Great work, great video and great workarounds. THANK YOU!!! --- Brief note based on what we stumbled across a little; all because the BBQ has some quirks... As part of step 9, "attach bottom of hopper, ash-cleanout and fan segment": You mention that a piece of metal needs to be bent back. This is the track for the lower flue / airflow covers (step 23). in step 16 we blocked that when we installed the heat shield 51 (front)and did not make sure it lined up with the cut-out in that heat shield. Also, heat shield 46 has a threaded nut fitted for the "D" screws. This will only work if you really make sure that the heat shield is behind the hinges on the hopper side when you mount it. All heat shield D screws that are fitted to the leg holes only go one way, from outside, the shield side, to the leg because the leg side is the threaded side. Anderson: When you started Step 17 I had to stop confused for a second. My bad but it looked like you had already somehow mounted the side table to the chassis when you started with the antenna. For those that stop here, don't, just follow on... 🙂
I've been enjoying the MB800 for over a year now and hands down, this is the best grill I've ever used. I use this 4 or 5 times a week and it gives so much capability, you can add a lot of variety to your menu. Great assembly vid, looking forward to the comparo.
This video was way better than the instructions could have been. Will do my burn on tomorrow. Problem with this one is step 29 where you tighten the two screws below the manifold - they just turn and turn and do not tighten. Would you suggest throwing two little nuts on the screws?
Hi. Do you recall where the gasket is located in the box? I just unboxed mine, put all the parts on the side and can't find the gasket for Step 8 of the manual.
Great show and I appreciate the tech side. Where in Ohio are you, I retired from the Ohio State Patrol and nowvv by reside in Columbia South Carolina. Keep up the great shows.
@@AndersonsSmokeShow I was stationed at the Akron post and Ravenna post. Family lives in Cuyahoga Falls and Kent. If possible sometime this summer when we go North to visit we could meet up. If by you come South let us know.# don’t miss the snow one bit.
Thanks for the video, it helped a lot to put my Series 900 together ( it is actually the 800 with pizza oven). 2 observations with mine: 1 - I had difficult in mounting the back shield, it was not allowing enough space to hang the ashes basket lid in the below hooker. I had to use a hammer and a cardboard piece to adjust. 2 - The topper shelf is kind of scratching the inside of my lid not sure why - either the shelf is bigger, or it is not positioning well or door came bit misaligned - I think it is not a big issue but it is kind of a concern every time I have to open
@@jaysinghji1 in order to avoid it to free spin I had to loose the screws a little bit before placing the manifold support. Then, I could tighten them and it is not loose. If you just place the support with the screw holes like the manual says you cannot tight
I'm putting my grill together now, I was thinking of putting the bottom shelf in upside down, I think items would stay on the shelf better. thought? tia
great video it helped me a lot just one thing as an older person laying under the control box was not an option so i did it while upside down the wife held it in place while i connected the 4 screws and wires many thanks don.
Great video, Boss. I cannot wait to buy my 1050 this summer. Time to trade up from the Pit Boss to this monster. The Pit Boss has served me well, but I need more room.
I don't know if things changed since I just bought mine a week ago, but the screws under the manifold cannot be tightened. They have a stop on the screw itself so it leaves about a ¼ inch. That's why the drip tray goes in before the manifold (at least on my 800). The one thing I did miss in the instructions was the 2nd shield for the hopper. Wouldn't have missed it if I didn't use the manual and instead watched this video. Your video also clarified that there's 2 manifolds for grill and griddle - the instructions didn't make it so clear. Well done!
Great video, it helped a lot putting it together. Can you please do one on getting Masterbuilt to answer a phone call when they send defective parts. 4+ weeks until a replacement part for a brand new grill is ridiculous
Cheers for your video.. saved us some grief today building ours as we ignored the instructions and followed along with your video! 👍💯😀 Now if you'd only shown a trick to getting rid of all the blooming glue holding the marketing cards in 😡
In no small way due to your reviews - bought 800, arrived .... and now I'll follow your video to build it up. Thnx Did you do the 'burn in video' you mentioned ?
Picked up an 800 last week on closeout at my local Walmart. Put it together today. Went well, but the manifold screws wouldn't tighten. Is that normal? Lower manifold easily slides in and out of the keyholes in the bracket.
The Masterbuilt Gravity Series might just be the grill for you. I put together a list of videos that might interest you:
560 vs 800: ruclips.net/video/ZBruvC3txu4/видео.html
Masterbuilt vs Char-Griller: ruclips.net/video/JQJ4Chyubuw/видео.html
Gravity Series Overview: ruclips.net/video/UkQKmcJ8LwU/видео.html
I do not leave comments on RUclips...so with that - I had to leave a comment about this video. If you buy or plan on buying a Gravity Series 800, this video saves time over following the pamphlet instructions provided with the grill/smoker. This video was one of the best and most prepared I have ever found to assemble anything. You guys did a GREAT job breaking down each step and with providing tips on making things easier. You should be proud of this instructional video. I truly thank you. It was very easy to pause this video at each step of the way. I would have pulled my hair out if I had to assemble this smoker by deciphering and reading the provided paper instructions. This was outstanding. I thank you very much. Well done!
I watched a lot of your videos and bought this becasue of your reviews! Excellent work! Thanks a bunch!!
Thanks TJ! Glad that you’ve enjoyed them and found them helpful! Hope you’re enjoying that grill!
SIR, putting my Gravity 800 together using your video as opposed to the instructions, was one of the best decisions that I made this week. I started out trying to use the instructions, but they were mostly useless. I was so frustrated, that I considered paying someone to do it. Then I came across your video on RUclips. After you did something on the video, I literally paused it and did that same thing in my garage. It turned out amazing. Thank you for making putting this grill together so much easier. You now have a new subscriber to the "Andersons Smoke Show" channel. Thank you again!!
Glad it was useful
Got my fisrst smoker, and youre video maked the assembling very easy. Greatings from Norway.
Thanks for the support! Enjoy the new smoker!
Thank you so much for taking the time to put this video together. It’s extremely well done. I can only imagine the hours of frustration trying to decipher those installation pictographs. I can’t thank enough for doing it for us!
Just assembled a 900 which is a Costco variant with included pizza oven. The instructions are pretty clear, but this video really helped us in a few key places and made it much more pleasant. I had watched it prior to purchase, and then kept watching it during assembly.Thanks.
Just got my 900 for 395 at costco
My wife and kids bought me the Masterbuilt from Costco for my 60th birthday. Your video was brilliant and made assembly much easier, especially your tip regarding installing loosely all 4 legs before the bottom tray. Worked perfectly. Thanks again.
Glad I could help with the assembly!
Thank you so much for posting this video. Without a doubt, it is the best tutorial. Today, I was able to put together my Masterbuil 800 in less than 2 hrs. Thanks!!!!!!!!
Enjoy the new grill!
@Andersons Smoke Show thanks a lot. Im doing my first cook today. Pulled pork. Hopefully comes out great!!!!!
Wow…. Amazing video…
Thank you …. This assembly isn’t for a novice…
A lot of wisdom shown here to prevent overlooked details.
Appreciate your outstanding tutorial.
Thanks!
No, Thank you!!
Thanks for taking the time to put the assembly video together, never opened the included instructions! Great job man, on to the burn in and seasoning
I want to thank you, cause today I got delivery of my MB 800. I referred to your video for step by step guidance and it really helped alot. Video for 95% of it, manual 5% for a diagram view of some things. I did this on my own with the exception of the wife helping me flip it over when needed, took just over 3 hrs.
I've been following you for a good couple years now, I wish you had some new videos on this grill as I've watched all the others and it's seemed you have moved on to newer things.
Again, thanks for the video! It has helped me greatly 👍
This video was fantastic! A true lifesaver for me. I was supposed to have this grill installed but nobody showed up. I followed this video step by step and set it up myself. I got a $179 refund and the satisfaction of doing it on my own! Thanks again!
Took delivery of mine yesterday and decided to put together following your video instead of following the assembly instructions. Your video was very thorough and I had no issues following along. Very well done. Thanks!
How long did it take you?
@@JettyDeke About 3 hours.
I’ve never commented on a RUclips video in my life but I had to give you a shout out. This video was extremely helpful and saved me so many hours and even more sanity. My 7 year old daughter was helping me put the grill together and she kept on commenting, “This guy is so helpful! It’s amazing!” 😂
You got a new follower on here for sure!
Heck yeah! Enjoy the new grill
I have never commented on a comment on RUclips in my life, but I clicked on this video and saw your comment saying this was a useful video so I stuck around, very glad I did!
Thanks for this video, I got a Masterbuilt Gravity Series 800 on clearance at Walmart for $249 I used your tutorial to put it together. You did a great job and covered everything, made it really easy to follow along and assemble the whole thing by myself.
I just wanted to say thank you from across the pond for this video! I’ve just got my 800 and totally ditched the instructions and followed your video. The instructions were so clear and made it so much simpler to put my 800 together: it turned what was going to be a pain into a joy! I can’t wait to do the burn in and seasoning and then get cooking! Thanks again!
Glad that I was able to make it a better experience!
BRILLIANT!!
Thanks a heap for putting this together. There's no way l could've built this following the instructions. Awesome job!!
Just got my 800 from Costco today. Followed this video instead of the instructions included. Very much appreciated!!!
Glad to hear that it helped out!
The 800, me and you on the laptop screen put this together this morning. Great detailed video that made assembly super easy in under 3 hours with a break or two. Thanks very much for all of your hard work!
Glad the video was helpful!
Damn not looking forward to a 3 hr install. Should've bought the display
My husband just bought the 900 series from costco, and this video versus the paper instructions helped soooo much! Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
Just got it on sale 395 at costco
Fantastic video! You saved my grill. I bought new from an auction house and it came w/o instructions. Thank you, Sooo Much!
Glad I was able to help!
Thanks! This video saved me a whole lot of time putting my 800 together! Not having to read the manual is always a better way to do it. And your steps were flawless!
One tip… When screwing in the manifold from underneath, you need to loosen the 2 screws a little bit first before putting it in. The screws look deceiving, and look like they can be screwed in further, but they’re already screwed in to the manifold to the max. Back them out a little bit, and it should go in fine.
Glad to hear that my video helped!
Awesome video. Just assembled mine tonight. Bought the LSD mods. Did the entire thing alone. I will install the mods tomorrow and preseason. You did a great video. Never opened the instructions. My only issue was i has a few of the screws, (A’s) that were stripped. I was also short one nut (B’s) and had to use one from my garage. I may have dropped a (B) nut. I bought the 800. I’ll need to read about the griddle. Thanks for the video!
Just picked mine up 45 minutes ago for $500. Assembling now with this video. Love your channel!
Wanted to let you know how helpful your assembly video was for my new Masterbuilt 800. My Masterbuilt 1050 came assembled, so this was my first opportunity to put one together myself. I watched your video prior to opening up the box and it made the assembly process painless. Well Done!! Thanks so much for your efforts. Greatly apprecaited!!
Glad you found it helpful!
I’ll be receiving my 800 in a couple weeks! I’m looking forward to following your process.
Also wanted to mention that I’ve watched several of your videos and I appreciate your concise and well spoken presentations!
The 800 is a sweet cooker! You’ll love it
Bought a Masterbuilt 800 yesterday and used the instructions in this video to assemble it... So much easier than reading the manual and the tips worked well. The only thing that didn't work out for me is tightening that manifold rack. Maybe the models have been adjusted but there are spacer screws placed that prevent the manifold from being tightened. I guess that's done so you can easily disassemble and clean that part. Very very helpful video, thanks for putting it up here.
Glad it helped!
Expecting my 800 to be delivered today! By far, the best assembly video I've seen on the gravity series.
I haven’t fired it up yet, but I’m sure we will both love it! Thanks for the support Paul
I watched this first then put it together referencing the instructions on the sequence of steps every so often. Worked out well. Thank you.
I just added this smoker to my collection and was looking so forward to trying it out...until I watched this! lol. As per your other video (on mods) I think I'll order the mods before actually cooking on this pit. Thanks for the awesome videos you put out...great information.
Thank fellow Engineer, these instruction simplified the installation process. I set my grill up today. Plan to watch you other videos to help me season this thing.
THANK YOU! I was about to hire someone to put this together because i was loosing patience with the instructions. I came across your video and you changed my mindset. You made it easy for me to put this together
I’m glad that I was able to help! Enjoy the new grill!
When your done with the 800 send it up here!! Can’t wait to see the Comparison
Haha! It’s on the way soon
Got the 800 assembled today thanks for the video it definitely help with assembly! Going to try and do the burn in tomorrow.
Glad it helped!
Brilliant work. Saved me so much time.. Definitely a win for anyone putting their 800 together
Got my 800 last week from Costco. Thank you so much for the video. For someone who is not very handy, the video was excellent! The instructions were just like Ikea's, often confusing. Without your video, assembly would have been a disaster. I did end up with extra screws and nuts, but the 800 is still standing, so I think I'm ok. Off to your next video about seasoning the smoker without blowing up the house...
I had some left over nuts and bolts too, so no worries! Glad my video was useful!
Handle installation has been greatly improved over the 560. Pretty sure there’s still a screw rattling around in the lid. Looking forward to your 800 videos. I bought the 800 back in January, still in the box. This video came at the perfect time! Thanks!
The 800 is the grill the 560 should’ve been
Thank you for your video. I did not even look at the instructions. It’s still sitting in the plastic pouch. Great Job!! It was a breeze to assemble. Thanks to your video..
Awesome! Enjoy the new grill!
I have the Masterbuilt 1050 and it’s one of the best pits I have. Absolutely love it so much
The 560 was good, but I’m very excited to give this 800 a whirl!
I have picked your brains a couple times about these smokers and finally pulled the plug on the 800. Delivered Saturday and I used this video and had it done in about 3 hours by myself. I want to thank you so much for making the video. The instruction manual is still in the plastic as I never opened it.
Glad the video was useful! Did you cook on it yet?
@@AndersonsSmokeShow I smoked hot dogs today just to see if it did what I wanted. Amazing. Smoked at 200 for 30 minutes and went to 500 and finished. Amazing. I have a 15lb brisket here so that will happen Friday afternoon.
Man I would have never been able to put together my grill without your video. I really appreciate it!
Ordered this grill couple days ago and its been sitting in my garage since they delivered it. I’m off tomorrow and I’m looking forward to assemble this grill after watching your video, im a A/C mechanic so I’m pretty good at assembling things together, your video is giving me a good heads up on the tools i would need and also a first hand foresight on how to put this grill together, much thanks bro.
Assembly isn’t too bad, but it is still time consuming. Hope you enjoy the new grill!
I assembled my 800 today using only this video! It went well. It took me near 6 hours though 😮… then another hour getting the glue off the underside of the hood. It was stuck! Goo Gone, elbow grease, then Mean Green to get rid of the Goo residue. The bubble wrap was melted onto some of the griddle too, I’ll address that tomorrow when I’m doing the burn in.
I’m glad I assembled it myself, now I know everything about it. I appreciate your video, it was a real help.
Yeah these assemblies are always painful! Glad my video helped you!
I applied a liberal amount of standard isopropyl alcohol on a paper towel and let soak on the glue residue left on the control panel shelf for a couple minutes. The glue residue rubbed off easily.
Very good video. Instructions that come with sometimes confusing. You did an excellent job. Thanks
Just put this grill together based on this video, this was INCREDIBLY helpful, thanks!
💪🏻💪🏻
I wish I'd seen this before I started assembly! Good video! Following the directions is a pain in the ... ahhhh... neck. And, oh yeah, having a helper really helps!
Great video, I was stuck on the manifold step as the instructions do not make things clear. Super helpful!
Just ran into your channel, I have watched almost all your videos. Will be following this one to assemble my new 800 today. Thanks man! Really enjoying the videos!
Man you must’ve had a boring weekend! Haha just kidding! Thanks for the support
Great video how did you get the sticky tape off ?
I actually just applied slow and constant pressure while removing the stickers and they came off clean and in one shot!
@@AndersonsSmokeShow I'm using a hair dryer now but yeah slow and constant
Thank you just purchased this and my spouse is deployed and usually tackles projects like this. After I watch this video a few times I might be able to do it myself 😊
You're very welcome!
This video was awesome! Just got one and put it together all off this video. I hardly even opened the guide.
This video is fantastic! I just finished assembling my Masterbuilt 800 and your video was a tremendous help. I highly recommend everyone trying to assemble the 800 watch this video first. All of the "little tricks" and just being able to see it going together saved me a lot of time!! Saved me a LOT of time and headaches! Any ideas how to remove the Ad label glue :( would be greatly appreciated!
Keep making those great videos! Thank you!!
Glad it was helpful! To be honest I was able to pull the stickers off very slowly and they left nothing behind
Thanks for this. I currently have covid and my 800 was just delivered outside in the rain, too heavy to move. Gonna use your video and tackle this thing in the am!
Oh dang! Hopefully assembly goes well!
Thank you. That was the most detailed assembly I've ever watched. helped a lot
Bought a 900 (Costco) last July and couldn’t get motivated to put it together until this weekend. Started yesterday and had some delays. Finished today because I needed someone to help me flip it over. Anyway, great guide, really helped a lot! Only thing I found different (and maybe MB changed things between the time this video was done and last year) was the part of laying underneath to tighten the 2 screws on the manifold. On mine, they won’t tighten. They’re fully seated and have a collar. I tried to tighten the first one and actually broke it loose (probably essentially stripped the screw). I’m guessing MB made the change so the manifold could easily be removed for cleaning? Anyway that was my only real departure from the assy video. Had some leftover hardware…dunno if that’s normal or not.
I bought a new MB 800 this past week and MB has added spacers to the manifold support bracket screws the manifold slides on to. The only way to secure the manifold to the bracket is to remove the spacers. I theorize they added them to make changing between the grilling /smoking manifold and the grill manifold easier and not requiring any tools.
That was better, clearer, and more detailed than the written instructions that came with the unit. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
Great video. I followed it step by step (and I looked at the book). Easy to pause and rewind for reassurance. I would suggest watching his step then doing.
I just want to say thank you so much for doing this I was able to follow your steps and assemble my 800.
Awesome! Enjoy the new grill!
So this is a great video! Definitely has some improvements on the methodology of the manual -BUT be warned: there are a couple of omissions here that are only mentioned in the manual that might have you going back a couple of steps and doing some disassembly.
The biggest one for me is not mentioning how to align the hinged piece you "bend back" when installing the smoke box, fan, etc. That is where one of the slides goes , so you want to align it and slot it through the front heat guard when you are attaching that piece.
I should have watched this before trying to understand the instructions….fortunately I eventually did midway through the install. You solved about 3 or 4 mysteries to me in 20 minutes.
Glad I was able to help!
Lifesaver. Just put mine together watching this guide. Thank you! Section 29 where you have to crawl under the bbq to tighten the 2 screws to the manifold - the screws don’t tighten and lock the manifest in place. Many others also look to be experiencing the same situation. Is this ok/ safe for them to be not be locked to the manifold ?
Glad the video was useful!
Just put my together yesterday, wife bought it at Walmart on clearance for 347$ just did the burn off and seasoned it up last night. Can’t wait to use it. Pretty sure I got one hell of a deal on it.
WOW! Thats a great deal!
Vary excited about the next couple videos. After talking to you on Wednesday I ordered mine that night! Can’t wait to get mine and go through the setup and burn in with you playing in the background. Happy grilling/smoking!
Heck yeah man!
Just got my masterbuilt Tuesday. This video is best compared to any video and the instructions.
Thank you so much for the video. It was incredibly helpful and easy to follow.
This made my life a lot easier and I did not need the instructions manual.
Great work, great video and great workarounds.
THANK YOU!!!
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Brief note based on what we stumbled across a little; all because the BBQ has some quirks...
As part of step 9, "attach bottom of hopper, ash-cleanout and fan segment":
You mention that a piece of metal needs to be bent back. This is the track for the lower flue / airflow covers (step 23). in step 16 we blocked that when we installed the heat shield 51 (front)and did not make sure it lined up with the cut-out in that heat shield.
Also, heat shield 46 has a threaded nut fitted for the "D" screws. This will only work if you really make sure that the heat shield is behind the hinges on the hopper side when you mount it. All heat shield D screws that are fitted to the leg holes only go one way, from outside, the shield side, to the leg because the leg side is the threaded side.
Anderson: When you started Step 17 I had to stop confused for a second. My bad but it looked like you had already somehow mounted the side table to the chassis when you started with the antenna. For those that stop here, don't, just follow on... 🙂
Glad it helped!
I've been enjoying the MB800 for over a year now and hands down, this is the best grill I've ever used. I use this 4 or 5 times a week and it gives so much capability, you can add a lot of variety to your menu. Great assembly vid, looking forward to the comparo.
It’s great! I’m loving it too
Thank you your instructions were better than the manual. !!
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This video was way better than the instructions could have been. Will do my burn on tomorrow. Problem with this one is step 29 where you tighten the two screws below the manifold - they just turn and turn and do not tighten. Would you suggest throwing two little nuts on the screws?
I'm having the same issue, did you ever find an answer?
I don’t think they tighten
I can't thank you enough for such a well put together instructional video. I was done, with some help, in under 3 hours.
Glad I helped!
Hi. Do you recall where the gasket is located in the box? I just unboxed mine, put all the parts on the side and can't find the gasket for Step 8 of the manual.
Not all heros wear capes! 🫡 You sir, are every lazy man's hero! This video took me the same amount of time to assemble as your video! Thank you! 😊
Glad it helped!
This video was so much help and made building my 800 a breeze!
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Excellent video! Didn’t even look at the instruction book. You saved me unknown time and frustration, thank you.
Awesome! Glad it helped!
Best instructions ever!
Thanks! Glad it helped
Great video, did what you suggested and threw out the manual. Thanks for making this simple!
Glad I was able to assist!
Great show and I appreciate the tech side. Where in Ohio are you, I retired from the Ohio State Patrol and nowvv by reside in Columbia South Carolina. Keep up the great shows.
I’m just outside of the Akron area. Thanks for your service to our community.
@@AndersonsSmokeShow I was stationed at the Akron post and Ravenna post. Family lives in Cuyahoga Falls and Kent. If possible sometime this summer when we go North to visit we could meet up. If by you come South let us know.# don’t miss the snow one bit.
I’m in Munroe Falls, so just down the road. How long have you been out of the patrol? I played ball with a bunch of Ravenna guys a few years ago
Thanks for the video, it helped a lot to put my Series 900 together ( it is actually the 800 with pizza oven). 2 observations with mine: 1 - I had difficult in mounting the back shield, it was not allowing enough space to hang the ashes basket lid in the below hooker. I had to use a hammer and a cardboard piece to adjust. 2 - The topper shelf is kind of scratching the inside of my lid not sure why - either the shelf is bigger, or it is not positioning well or door came bit misaligned - I think it is not a big issue but it is kind of a concern every time I have to open
Did your manifold screws tighten or were they free spinning?
@@jaysinghji1 in order to avoid it to free spin I had to loose the screws a little bit before placing the manifold support. Then, I could tighten them and it is not loose. If you just place the support with the screw holes like the manual says you cannot tight
I'm putting my grill together now, I was thinking of putting the bottom shelf in upside down, I think items would stay on the shelf better. thought? tia
My fear is that it would hold water
Bom trabalho ❤❤❤❤
I just bought one, I appreciate the hell out of this video. Thank you
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All thanks to Mr. Anderson for this video!
Good point!
Great video really helped out putting together the smoker. Thank you!
Love my 800. Assembly was a pain. Half my parts were bent or dented. Masterbuilt was quick to send replacements.
Wow that thing must’ve taken a beating because mine was flawless.
great video it helped me a lot just one thing as an older person laying under the control box was not an option so i did it while upside down the wife held it in place while i connected the 4 screws and wires many thanks don.
Glad the video was useful for you!
Thanks! My 800 just came today and this video was perfect for the assembly.
Great video, Boss.
I cannot wait to buy my 1050 this summer. Time to trade up from the Pit Boss to this monster. The Pit Boss has served me well, but I need more room.
Awesome! I had my pit boss vertical but traded it to a friend for a couple bowling balls! Haha! Some days I still miss that thing.
When will you do a video on the griddle part of the pit.
I'll have to do one soon! Just haven't taken the time to do it
Bought one because of your great videos!!
Hope you enjoy!
I don't know if things changed since I just bought mine a week ago, but the screws under the manifold cannot be tightened. They have a stop on the screw itself so it leaves about a ¼ inch. That's why the drip tray goes in before the manifold (at least on my 800).
The one thing I did miss in the instructions was the 2nd shield for the hopper. Wouldn't have missed it if I didn't use the manual and instead watched this video. Your video also clarified that there's 2 manifolds for grill and griddle - the instructions didn't make it so clear.
Well done!
I just posted a comment on the manifold screws too, glad its not just me, they just spin when you try and tighten them.
Yeah that entire page on the manual is confusing as all hell! Lol
Thank you! We followed your whole video as we assembled our 800. It was VERY helpful!!!
Glad I was able to assist!
Just ordered the 800, thanks for the video
Glad you liked it!
So the manifold goes slightly slanted? I am not sure if I am messing that up? 20:25?
Great video, it helped a lot putting it together. Can you please do one on getting Masterbuilt to answer a phone call when they send defective parts. 4+ weeks until a replacement part for a brand new grill is ridiculous
Thanks for the video my man…just got mine assembled
Cheers for your video.. saved us some grief today building ours as we ignored the instructions and followed along with your video! 👍💯😀
Now if you'd only shown a trick to getting rid of all the blooming glue holding the marketing cards in 😡
Glad it helped!
@@AndersonsSmokeShow absolutely did!
Hello u been helpful t ks a lot. Quick question can follow this assembling vedeo for my 1050 master build?
There are probably quite a few similarities, but there will also be some additional steps as the 1050 is bigger
@@AndersonsSmokeShow tnks for reply. I will search for vedeo that does 1050. Respect.
Instructions were easy to follow. Thanks
Glad it helped!
In no small way due to your reviews - bought 800, arrived .... and now I'll follow your video to build it up. Thnx Did you do the 'burn in video' you mentioned ?
Picked up an 800 last week on closeout at my local Walmart. Put it together today. Went well, but the manifold screws wouldn't tighten. Is that normal? Lower manifold easily slides in and out of the keyholes in the bracket.
I’ve seen some great deals coming out of Walmart lately. I don’t think I personally had that issue