What the hell kinda lathe is that?

[Nubsnstubs]

Below is a link to a youtube video that covers a few different processes of making things that we, all people, use. I started getting bored about the time they were recycling cans into school items.
Then at 30:33, they showed some woodturning. I've seen videos before of guys using their feet to help hold the tool they used, but then they showed how they made paint for the chairs they were making. What peaked my interest was haw they used the paint. You wanta see how, you gotta watch the video. It was amazing what the chair looked like when done. That portion of the video is only 11 minutes long.
Then, at 49:28 seconds, the last video started with a bunch of huge logs, about 20"OD x maybe 30" long. The process of hollowing just about blew my mind. Primitive would probably be the best description, but when that was done, it was time to shape the OD. You will have to watch this video to see what their lathe was/is. I'm gonna call it a Gravity lathe. Anyway, watch the video and let me know your reactions.
The 2 videos are the one appropriate for this thread.
I really think that wood used was absolutely georgous. @phinds and @Mr. Peet, if you watch this video, can you ID the wood used?

................ Nubs

 

[trc65]

A few months ago someone on the AAW forum was asking where he could get some of those paint sticks. After a lot of searching by many the conclusion was they were some type of (shel) lac sticks. Someone who had seen them in use said that the useful life was very short, I think he said they dry out quickly. Consensus was if one wanted one, they better start experimenting.

 

[Mike Hill]

Downright colorful. First time I saw the color sticks being used I had to look them up. Best I could tell is that they are lacquer. But could not find anything like it to buy - If I remember correctly there was some small ones that could be used for "wax" seals - and they probably contained something else besides just lacquer.

 

[Mike Hill]

And for the drum = patience and arm endurance!!!!

 

[duncsuss]

One of my turning club friends was asking about colored shellac sticks - it may have been him asking on the AAW forum. Nobody in the club knew about them, other than what can be found in online videos with sketchy information.