I recently bought a used X5 unisaw with 52" Biesmeyer fence in good condition. The 4 pads that ride on the front rail are intact and remain adjustable. Although I've added some paste wax I'm concerned that the body of the fence does not travel smoothly enough across the tables.
On the underside of the fence is one additional pad that appears to be designed to glide over the table surfaces. That pad, however, is at best flush with the lower edges of the two fence sides so that the sides create friction with the table. Shouldn't the pad extend slightly below the fence sides so that it's surface is gliding across the table surface?
If my assumption is correct, should I attempt to pry the existing pad loose and re-glue it with shims that position it .010-.020 below the sides?
Advice appreciated!