Adjustable PVC monopod for around $10

Monopods are handy for when you're on the go, but still want to have a measure of stability with your camera or video camera. But a real good one can run you over $100.  So let's make one instead!  I'm going to show you how to make an adjustable PVC monopod for around $10 or less. 

A word of caution though.  You build this, you take your camera's health into your own hands.  I am not responsible should your camera fall and break or should this design slip causing your camera to plummet to the ground.  In short, you are on your own!

And by all means, if you have a better idea for the design, please share it.  This is a great community and we learn a lot.  Now, let's get to work.

Step 1 Parts list ...

Parts list:

* 1 - 3/4" PVC pipe approx. 30" long.  Note - Schedule 40 will NOT work for this.  You need the thinner one - known as "eggshell."  It's Schedule 20, IIRC.  You need this one because the gray sprinkler pipe nipple will slide right inside it with little wiggle room.

* 1 - 36" x 1/2" PVC sprinkler riser pipe.  These are the gray ones which you put the sprinkler head on.

* 1 - 1/4" by 3/4" hex bolt

* 2 - 1/4" flat washers

* 1 - 1/2" end caps

* 1 - 3/4" end cap - preferably a flat one

*  1  - 34" schedule 4 plug

* 1 - Handle replacement spring clip for pool skimmer head

* 1 - 3/4" foam pipe insulation

* 1 - Duct tape