I made a monopod using a piece of PVC pipe with an end cap on the end. There is a 1/4 inch diameter bolt stuck through the cap. No pics yet, but I got the idea from here, except that mine is full size.
http://www.diyphotography.net/diy-cheap-mini-monopod
The only downside is that it is very hard to carry around.
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