Abstract: Stabilizing devices and methods of use for stabilizing spreading tools are provided. The stabilizing device includes a base having a first surface and a second surface, a first tower extending from the first surface having a first aperture formed therein, a second tower extending from the first surface having a second aperture formed therein, wherein the second tower is separated from the first tower by a tower span configured to receive a portion of the spreading tool, an engagement pin removably receivable through the first and second apertures, extend across the tower span, and configured to engage with a portion of a spreading tool, and a rail extending from the first surface and configured to stop movement of a spreading tool that is engaged with the engagement pin between the first and second towers.