Michael Springer became a tool user at an early age—rehabbing houses with his family in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He attended architecture school at the University of Colorado and then later operated a high-end remodeling company. Springer is currently self-employed, working from his office and shop in Boulder County, Colorado. He specializes in tool testing and industry coverage for professional construction, woodworking and do-it-yourself publications. Visit toolsofthetrade.net/author/michael-springer.