Semi-permanent screw mount adapter attachment

[Don Herring]

Been digging my SMCT Screwmount 500/4.5 a bunch since I've gotten my lens 
support issues out of the way.

The biggest hassle I have at the moment is dealing with the screw mount 
adapter and my *ist-d.  So, I've been thinking about a semi permanent 
attachment of the adapter to the lens.

I've tried removing the locking spring from the adaptor and using the screw 
to set the adapter on the lens, but it doesn't seem to hold. Which has lead 
to the thought of drilling a small hole or indent into to thread for the 
screw to set into.

I've also thought about some form of adhesive to attach the adapter to the 
lens, but I'm kind of torn as to what to use.  I know epoxy would do the 
trick, but that would make it permanent.  I've also thought about some of 
that blue thread lock compound but am unsure if that would be sufficient.

Has anyone used any type of adhesive in this manner, and how did it work 
out?  Any other thoughts? I would like to come up with a solution that 
could be reversed if need be.

tia

Don