On Sat, 29 Oct 2011 07:54:42 -0700, Ralph E Lindberg
wrote:


em... you do know that face-plate is really not for end-grain work, for
the very reason you just learned

Yep.. My exception is for wet wood..
Never had a piece that was wet and green come off, even end grain..

I'm not a fan of faceplates and don't use them often..