On Aug 9, 8:55*pm, "Markndawoods" wrote:
I am needing to drill 30 - 36" into the end of a 1" dowel, with a half inch
bit. Built a jug, centering etc not an issue. What I am unfamiliar with is a

Suggest square stock, split length-wise then routing each piece with a
"half round (cove?) bit, then glue up the two pieces (using a waxed
1/2" O.D. dowel or aluminum rod/tube to align, perhaps), chuck in the
lathe and round to desired O.D.

After the glue up, you might be able to run a 1/2" bit down the center
(without "blowing out the sides") to clean up the hole.

Caveat - I have never tried anything close!