Look at my box....
yes i've started... i have made the bottom bit of one of the stands - i'll make the other one up and then try to find some dried sand and then mix it with some bits and bobs and put the tops on.
here are some piccys of my handiwork...

and

and just because i'm soooooo proud...

the little bits of wood on the inside are hot glued in to hold the wood glued main bits in place whilst the wood glue dries - hence no need for clamping...
cheers
julian