The BeachBots have a new lathe. Check it out in action. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GwDFD-TjDFU
Yikes. Gloves while belt sanding. Might want to reconsider that.
When in absence of a lathe (which is rare), I like to use a drill press or even cordless drill.
But yes, a lot can be done with basic tools. Nice work.
ok, I’ll never complain about my old South Bend again!
Wow.
Nice video, too.
Jane
3 shafts turned down to 1/4" on one end…
I’m guessing two for attaching endless pots via surgical tubing and drive, and the 3rd for the arm…
Who said it wasn’t a spare? 
We know Beach’Bot tricks too well…
Last year, one of the mentors who was in a machine shop class at El Camino College did those on a lathe. 30 minutes, two parts, no tired mentor.