Novak does, too. Try putting it (JUST the endbell) in the oven for a half hour to an hour or so. Heat releases most bonding agents. Try 400ish degrees. It may discolor your anodizing...but who cares eh?

ThunderbirdJunkie doesn't remember what he used on the endbell of his Castle CM36. Probably pliers, several beers, and probably a lot of force[&:]