15 sheaves are put on each frame without any further support in Västerbotten, whereas in Småland they make stacks of no more than 12, with 10 on the frame and 2 at the sides. Because of this the frames in Småland are no bigger than can be filled by hand while the Västerbotten people have to use an implement. This is called a stooking hook and is a round pole with a crosspiece fixed on one side. The point is stuck into the sheaf, which is then lifted up.