You need a low workbench and a shaving horse, although the shaving horse can be modified to serve as both. I use the English style of shaving horse, also called a bodger’s bench, cooper’s shaving bench, or shaving brake. The shaving horse is a perfect holding device: the harder you pull the tool toward you, the harder your feet push the lever arms away from you. You’ll find a separate low bench a help, but you can get started without one. Because the work surface is adjustable, the shaving horse has a variety of other uses.