Nice looking tools!
The axle removal tool is the same as I've used on my rear bearing replacement - it was part of my slide hammer kit. Perfect.
Re. installing the axle, Andrew reckons that it helps enormously to have lots of play in the knuckle when installing the axle. It helps to allow the axle to "self-align" rather than fighting to get it into a splined hole it's not quite lined up with.
I reckon he's right...