Dude, that is really well done. That is what I'm planning to build as well. Like you, I want to take some of the designs from those other brands and combine them. Did you put any kind of baffle or deflector plate in there? How much did a fab shop charge for cutting all your parts? I really like the overlapping firebox door. Speaking of doors, did anything spring when you cut your cook chamber door?
Again, nice job, any pics of it in action?