My scope, a 10 inch dob lives in my garage covered with an old bed sheet to keep dust off it. I move it around fully assembled on a cheap trolley/hand truck with inflatable tyres, $35 I think it cost me.
I think the issue with the springs is finding a way of pulling on them that wont hurt or strain your fingers. Consider attaching a piece of wooden dowel or similar to the end of the spring that you can grab with your entire hand to exert the necessary force.
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