Dolly for DSLR Cameras

Any recommendation on a dolly for a DSLR camera (specifically mark2)?

http://www.wonderhowto.com/how-to-build-your-own-ten-foot-long-camera-dolly-trac k-175170/
http://www.howcast.com/videos/314193-How-To-Make-Your-Own-Dolly
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcMPhuhqVO4&feature=related
Knock yourself out! I used the same one this week and it works fine. The only problem is that the camera does not have enough weight, so you might see some jittering.
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