Kirk has been a professional woodturner and instructor for many years. He is Vice President of the Timpanogos Woodturners Club and sits as the Club Representative on the Utah Woodturning Symposium Board of Directors. Kirk is a woodturning instructor for Craft Supplies and master at setting up the equipment for the Utah Symposium.
Kirk is known for his craftsmanship and understanding of sharpening techniques. He enjoys teaching others solid foundational techniques and skills that aid in expanding the creativity and artistic abilities of his students. Kirk has assisted and taught at many local classes and club demonstrations. He is a popular demonstrator at many woodturning symposiums and at the Woodworking Shows throughout the country.
Kirk has also written articles on sharpening woodturning tools and has produced a DVD on sharpening. He has also developed a variety of specialized finishes and dies for wood turning.