I've just had a look at the lathe 'in its juice" as we say in French, post 27. I think the horizontal part below the chuck could well be the toolrest if it can be moved upwards, downwards, in front and backwards, according to the size of the piece of wood.
Making tools will be a cinch for you. just pick up pieces of hard steel, weld them on a piece of
pipe to have a handle, grind them at a correct angle without overheating the steel. Old files can make good tools, 3 tools with one file !
Tools with a curved part can't be made at home, but you will just need one, to make coarse work on your piece of wood when you start.
Thanks for giving me the opportunity of being 40 years younger...
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