Carl,
As you probably realize, the threads at the sides can not be as deep as the threads at the top unless the dowel being carved is rotated.
A much better way would be to buy the tools to do it directly I think.
Here is a link that offers a better solution (and also creates threads in a bored hole to match).
Ken,
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