Just thought I would share my project:
Basically is was just a trip to the local Lowes/Home Depot for about $15.00 +/- worth of stuff.
Three foot piece of 1/2" steel tubing (only need 3" +/-)
2 one inch long 1/4" spacers (found in the specialty drawers)
One 3/4 inch 1/4-20 threaded rod...