Corals & the plugs they come on?

[MizTanks]

I don't have a drummel so what could I use to cut the stem off? Without hurting the coral?
I thought due to my pukani rock having so many holes I wouldn't have the issue of the plugs not fitting anywhere. Not! Most of the holes are either to small or angled...

[schminksbro]

I simply snap the peg off with bone cutters. If it is an ORA plug I will cut the coral off of it but otherwise I just cut the stem.

I don't have a drummel so what could I use to cut the stem off? Without hurting the coral?
I thought due to my pukani rock having so many holes I wouldn't have the issue of the plugs not fitting anywhere. Not! Most of the holes are either to small or angled...