How To Remove Lightstand Stud Locking Pin?

Does anyone know how to efficiently remove the small metal locking pin fitted into the mounting studs of most lightstands and booms. Both the pin and stud are apparently made of brass.

In my case, the pin itself is unimportant, so I don't really care if it's destroyed during removal. However, I certainly don't want to damage the stud or the lightstand this pin is attached to.

Thanks for your kind assistance.

stewart

Never mind. I finally got it done. I had four of these pins to remove. Two came out quite easily with just some light tapping with a punch, but the other two were an absolute nightmare. Nothing I tried budged these two pins, leading me to post this thread. Drilling was always an option, but I dreaded the notion of potentially damaging the studs. I later discovered these two pins (with associated studs) were glued into place, with some incredibly tough glue. In the end, I simply gave up and worked with the other two.

stewart

A photo would've helped....I wasn't sure what you were talking about....