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Felling with a billhook As a felling tool, the billhook is best restricted to use on light coppice material and multi-stemmed shrubs where a bowsaw is awkward. When using a billhook: Stand or kneel to the side of the stem, far enough back to achieve a full swing without endangering yourself. Standing is best for…...
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