Hi Galen,

This will make it a bit more tricky but that is the traditional method in many Asian modalities. They are all very similar (i.e. Chinese, Korean, and Japanese)

Because this forum has limited abilities (imo) with photo linking and the like...may I invite you to Permies.com and post this query in the Timber Frame section where I moderate. I can then make it more elaborate and take you through the action steps required.

Also, feel free to send me a private email.

Regards,

j

examples:

Geureng 그렝이질 fitting post to stone

https://www.google.com/search?q=%E6%A0%B9%E7%9F%B3&rlz=1C1LENP_enUS495US495&es_sm=122&qscrl=1&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=RkdCVMSdC6ri8gGYgoGQCg&ved=0CAkQ_AUoAg&biw=1366&bih=643#qscrl=1&tbm=isch&q=%EA%B7%B8%EB%A0%9D%EC%9D%B4%EC%A7%88

Soseki 礎石

https://www.google.com/search?q=%E6%A0%B9%E7%9F%B3&rlz=1C1LENP_enUS495US495&es_sm=122&qscrl=1&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=RkdCVMSdC6ri8gGYgoGQCg&ved=0CAkQ_AUoAg&biw=1366&bih=643#qscrl=1&tbm=isch&q=%E7%A4%8E%E7%9F%B3