Spining questions.

I have built myself a spine finder (thanks Lowpost) and am going to pull my shafts sometime this week.

I have a couple of questions I'd like answered before I apply the blowtorch to my clubheads.

I have read that ,when spining ,it doesn't matter if you push the shaft down or pull the shaft up.

I have had a practice go with a spare (albeit very stiff) shaft and have noticed the spine is in a totally different place when pulling the shaft upwards as opposed to pushing the shaft down.
Is this normal?
I prefer to push the shaft down as it's easier to control and roll.

I've also found that a lot of WD40 makes the shaft spin into place very easily.
Will too much WD40 give me a false reading?

I want to be doubley sure of the installation position of the spine.
Does it definitely face the target (9 o'clock position)?

Sorry if this seems a long winded post but this is the first time I have attempted this and I want to get it right.

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Hey xix,

The wd40 won't effect the spine - it'll just help the spin.

I haven't found any difference pulling up vs pushing down. I've only found it easier to push down for control and rolling.

The mark you put at 12 o'clock (when pushing down) is the Neutral Bend Point (NBP). THIS MARK (NBP) goes to 9 o'clock (RH golfer), with the spine at 3 o'clock.

Also, the last head I pulled, I had some WD40 in the shaft (and head), and I found that the epoxy came off really nicely (and easily) and there wasn't too much left in the hosel.

It might be coincidence, or it might not. You may want to try it. (It did leave a bit of a very warm WD40 pool after the head came off, and I dumped the WD40 out.

BTW, after pulling your head, make sure you've got a work glove on to pick it up.

That's no problem.
I'm a firefighter so I'll use my work gloves.

I'll also use masses of WD40 when spining.

Thanks for your help and knowledge,it's been invaluable.