Quote Originally Posted by wotan2525 View Post
Leave the nut on and an oxy torch will cause it to pop right off.

If you don't have an oxy torch, use a propane torch... heat it up and then use a BFH (a big rubber one) to knock it off.

I've done it this way every time.

9 months later and I have an update! I actually did this last July but never posted back on this thread. But the torch method worked great. I heated it up at the base with a butane torch for about 30 seconds, tapped it with a brass hammer and it popped right off! The 541 is a great prop btw, very pleased with it.