How can I separate 1 x 1 round from boat mast base 4 x 4?

Question

I have two pieces I cannot seem to separate. The parts in question are:

3062b: Brick, Round 1 x 1 Open Stud
6067: Black Boat Mast Section Base 4 x 4 x 1 2/3

The 1 x 1 is transparent in this case, in case that makes a difference (I think the plastic type is different for transparent pieces).

The center of the mast base fits snuggly inside the 1 x 1. The outer wall of the mast base blocks access to the bottom lip of the 1 x 1. There is a hole through the bottom of the mast base, but it's narrow enough that if I try to stick a 3957 antenna through it, the tip of the antenna doesn't catch the top lip on the inside of the 1 x 1 round. I tried pinching the top of the 1 x 1 and wiggling it, but it is too tight.

Separate:

Assembled:

Transparent pieces are made of a different plastic. As I recall, the transparent ones do have a tendency to stick harder, especially against other transparent pieces. — Alexander O'Mara, Mar 28 '19 at 04:47

VolleyJosh · Accepted Answer · 2019-04-04T20:35:48.970

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How about a straightened paperclip pushed through the hole in the mast from the bottom? You could put a small piece of paper in first so that it'll catch on the 1x1 on the way out.

edited Apr 04 '19 at 20:35

answered Mar 28 '19 at 19:42

VolleyJosh

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Success. The paperclip catches the edge as expected. I had to try twice. I think the second push was from a different side. – EL_DON Mar 29 '19 at 01:48

How can I separate 1 x 1 round from boat mast base 4 x 4?

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