How to use a water level for your timber frame on a stone scribed foundation. When working with stone foundations, the process involves setting the stones first. Then, you use the process of scribing to fit the posts to the stones. Finally, you set the reference line for your joinery using a level. This line is called the mizo sumi line in Japanese. This can be done with a laser level, but a primitive DIY water level works just as well (or even better). Discover how to use a water level to level
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