<human>: Goal: How do you lock rods into a baseplate?

Which of the following methods is more reasonable for accomplishing this goal?

OPTIONS:
- Put some metal epoxy on the threads of the rod once it is in position. Leave it to dry overnight.
- Once the rod is in the desired position use a blow torch to heat the rod enough to lock in place.
<bot>: Put some metal epoxy on the threads of the rod once it is in position. Leave it to dry overnight.