Accommodating Gib And Way Wear (bridgeport Y)

[John Hasler]

Place a steel shim behind the gib, doesn't necessarily need to be glued in place. Let the table lock work against the steel shim on the back side of the gib. Done this several times in my past. Doesn't hurt a thing.

I've done that as well. The steel shim actually helps spread the force of the screw so that it distorts the gib less. I don't think it's desireable to glue the shim to the gib.

 

[sidecar580]

I use an epoxy to attach Turcite or Rulon on the wearing face, then scrape to fit. Plastic on the back mushrooms where the binder comes up against it.
JOHN