Gyver's Gadgets

10/20/2026

Just a little behind the scenes of the stained glass piece I did a few years ago. Had a lot of fun learning this. Might have to do more this winter. What would you like to see more of?

10/09/2026

A few years ago I tried my hand at stained glass. This is my first project. It was a secret Santa gift. I’m going to try more stained glass this winter.

10/04/2026

Spent yesterday afternoon listening to Pink Floyd and making keychains for Etsy. Spending time in the shop is a great way to spend a rainy day.

https://www.etsy.com/shop/GyversGadgetsShop

10/03/2026

Etsy shop is up and running. Right now all I have listed are bullet necklaces. Later today, I’ll try posting some buttons. Please bear with me while I get all this set up. “Life IS The Adventure!”

Shop items by GyversGadgetsShop.

10/02/2026

I think it’s time to start making workshop videos. Stay tuned.

09/30/2026

It’s been awhile since I’ve done anything with this page. I haven’t been doing anything adventurous. Time to change this page to reflect that. Over the next few days, I’m going to be updating and changing this page to focus on my shop.

Sorry for the absence. Get ready for more Gyver.

03/31/2022

I am safe. Puppers is safe.

Last night, during the wildfires, a smaller fire was ignited by fallen power lines within walking distance to my shop. We were evacuated, and then they had to move everyone from one evacuation spot to another.

We got the all clear around 5 am and I came back around 6. Was too scared to take off my shoes… just in case. So I got a few catnaps in the chair, and walked the perimeter every 30 minutes or so.

My nerves are frayed. I’m tired. But we are safe, and Nikko was a very good doggo during the whole ordeal.

Last I heard, Wears Valley is still on fire.
Keep the good vibes coming, and remember, some of these people are going to need help over the next week or so.

DO NOT SEND YOUR DONATIONS, PHYSICAL OR MONETARY, TO THE RED CROSS. Last time they took all the donations and clothes, and tried to load them up to take them to Knoxville to be distributed to other areas the day after. They had to be stopped by a local organization that then took over, and oversaw distribution.

Make sure help goes where it is needed, and keep Pigeon Forge in your thoughts.

I’m going to go into town to check on a few friends.

01/28/2022

Years ago I had a leather watchband. Loved it. Wore it for years. Then it finally fell apart. Couldn’t find another one just like it, so I kept the pieces so I could get someone to make one like it.

Got tired of waiting, so I made one. Now I’m making another one for a friend. How far am I going to take leather work? No clue. At this point, I’m just along for the ride. I never know what I’m going to get involved with.

01/22/2022

One of the things I’ve been involved with for the last year and a half came as a complete surprise. I’ve been making buttons for local artists and businesses. I’m frequently asked about doing customs, but I’m always swamped. Now, I’ve got a little free time on my hands, so I’m accepting new clients.

1.25 inch, metal back buttons with your logo or picture.

25 buttons for $25 plus shipping.

Don’t hesitate to ask if you have any questions.

12/16/2021

Every time I start something, I forget to take a before picture. This time I remembered at the last second. Restoring rusty auto body hammers for a friend… while trying to learn stained glass… in between all the other projects.

This is the part of making the post where I tell myself “nobody wants to see hammers” and then delete the post. Hammers aren’t an adventure. My traveling days are pretty much over. So… poll time.

What do you want to see more of on this page?

Shop projects? Shop specials? Gatlinburg antics? All of the above?

Should I change the name of the page to Gyvers Gadgets of Gatlinburg?

“Life IS the Adventure!” But restoring a hammer kinda pales in comparison to joining the carnival. What do you guys think?