Has anyone encountered any tricks for snapping 24g Snap-loc straight pipe together? I purchased mine from Oneida and I've tried a few pieces. I can't get a single one to snap together. I've tried using a screw driver to pry the female side open a little more. I've tried securing one end with zip ties so it can't pop loose while I work my way down. I've tried brute force and ignorance. I've tried a lot of profanity. Nothing. I can't get these damned things to work. Any bright ideas?