Abstract: A spinstand includes a baseplate, a spindle mounted to the baseplate and a platform connected to the baseplate. A first component and a second component are mounted to the platform. An actuator moves the platform in a first direction relative to the baseplate, and mechanism moves the second component in approximately the first direction relative to the platform. The actuator moves the platform to position the first component at any radius of a disc placed on the spindle. The mechanism positions the second component at the same radius on an opposite surface of the disc according to a predetermined position adjustment. The first and second components are selected from a group consisting of: a burnish head, a glide head, a read head, a write head, and a read/write head. Embodiments provide automatic alignment of two components for simultaneous testing of both sides of a disc on the spinstand.