That really isn't needed to get you a great finish, it will save you time though.
I've learnede veneering with my parents (who designed and sold furniture for over 20years) and the only tools used were a rolling thingy for big surfaces(I don't know the english names for it) and an car bodyword repair thingy made of stainless stell.(I can take pictures of the tools if you want me to)
Aside from the veneer itself, the quality of the glue and the finish of the surface are the most important secrets to a great veneer job, and patience as well...