1" straight shafts just slide right off. Guessing you got the keyway wedged? Post some good close up pics of what's going on, see what we can suggest.
As far as waiting for help on the forum....I mean....it's an internet forum....it's old school..... Most of us don't check the site at all times of the day, but me personally, I try and check around once or twice a day but sometimes I do go days without posting. So have patience.