Don Gutzmer

GBI Technical Advisor

Don is the kind of person who thrives on being constantly busy. He’s always involved in some new and challenging project. He enjoys helping others and tackling new challenges, constantly figuring out how to bring innovative projects to life. With a background in building stunt planes and boats for a local builder, Don has accumulated extensive hands-on experience across multiple disciplines. He can find simple, straightforward solutions to bring even the most ambitious ideas to life. Don’s combination of technical expertise and creative problem-solving makes him a valued asset to our team.

Fun Fact: His favorite winter activity is snowmobiling.

Favorite Part About the Job: Helping others be successful with their projects.

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Latest articles by Don Gutzmer

- Boat Building & Repair
- Boat Construction
July 20
Boat Building & Repair

Boat Construction

July 20

SLIVER Project
At the Northwest School of Wooden Boat Building By Don Gutzmer – GBI Technical Advisor After attending the 2012 Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival, I visited the Northwest School of Wooden Boat Building in Port Hadlock, Washington. School instructor Bruce Blatchley was excited to show off their one-of-a-kind boat project, Sliver. The 62-foot double-ended daysailer was designed by […]

By: Don Gutzmer
- Home Repair, Restoration & Improvement
- Home & Garden
July 13
Home Repair, Restoration & Improvement

Home & Garden

July 13

Kitchen Remodel with WEST SYSTEM Epoxy
By Don Gutzmer – GBI Technical Advisor I told my wife that I planned to remodel the kitchen because we were replacing our appliances. The first thing she said was, “Not another project!” She has learned over the years that I will always be working on something.

By: Don Gutzmer
- Automotive
- Weird & Wonderful
July 12
Automotive

Weird & Wonderful

July 12

What’s New at Staudacher’s Shop
An Enclosed Racecar trailer By Don Gutzmer – GBI Technical Advisor Aircraft designer and builder Jon Staudacher’s newest project is a wooden enclosed trailer for his new racecar. Jon designed a trailer to be suitable for hauling his racecar and living in over a weekend at the race track. The trailer was built by scarfing […]

By: Don Gutzmer

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