Valve spring removel tool

I made the wood plate to make it easier.
It really wasn't needed for the Edelbrock springs. It is not mandatory. You need not be reaaaaaalllllly strong. Just a lil'lazy or have a ripped muscle like myself.
Tool relocation time is a moment or two.

Depending on your work area/bench ....
You could use the work bench itself. IF you so inclined to drill a pair of holes in the bench to fasten the head down to. Of course a smooth clean surface would be needed IF you have the real estate on the bench.

You make it all sound like negitives to be avoided.

I can see where this would not be a shop/biz tool.