Got my bearings in a bit of a bind

I have just started putting in the M8 bolts in the Rollers and the two big XY parts. I had to loosen the bolts again before the conduit would pass between the bearings. It fits,and the rollers do roll, but it’s tighter than I would like. The rollers cling to a vertical piece of conduit, without rolling down, unless I push them a little (see photo).

This is probably my fault, I printed it all in ABS. [takes hat off and bows to the booing crowd …]

So, do you think it will wear in and loosen up by itself? Or will I just damage things running it too tight?

You should be fine. Make sure to keep the tension bolts loose. Having to give them a little shove is normal.

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