Originally Posted by
operator
Lol, wow.
Just recut, 1-3mm off the end proper and you're done. Drill? Give me a break.
And end up with a crushed end on a housing that is 1-3 mm shorter? A drill bit definitely works. Give me a break.
EDIT: I missed your use of the word "proper." If the OP had the proper tool, he wouldn't have crushed the end. Lacking the proper tool, a drill bit will solve the issue.