So my quandry is how do I hollow out 10 x 10' telegraph pole without
splitting them down the middle.
If there is no other feasible way then my friend is willing to see
sense and relenquish the decision to me.



Take the pole to the local military base and ask them to fire a cannon
round down the centre of the pole. Tell them your buddy with the
money will pay for the round. Those military guys are really very
nice and would have no problem doing this for you because they are
always looking for something to shoot at. The moment they say OK,
duct tape a bunch of chisels to the pointy end of the round just
before the fire it off. Should make for a nice clean hole.

Pete
(Red Green is my role model)