Originally Posted by
JohnDThompson
No, a chainwhip can't remove a freewheel, only a fixed cog. You'll need the proper removal tool or destructive removal to get a single freewheel off the hub.
What can I say? I actually own a Shimano FW removal tool (like the one you're referring to) and have used it more than once. I've also used a chainwhip to remove a few fixed cogs. Guess I'll go back to sleep now.