If it was an aluminum spindle, you'd be correct. In your opinion, it's the best way, in my opinion, I'll have both sides disassembled and going back together by the time you get your tool set up and one apart. It does no damage, if it did, your front end would come apart after hitting a big pot hole. I guess it's the difference between doing it for a living and doing it as a hobby.
And maybe it's me, but your reply seemed a little smug and condescending, but again, maybe that's just me.
That's what's great about this hobby, there are many ways to get to the same end result. It's a preference in methodology.