Back in Dec 2010 I ordered a GLV2 Mini and was concerned that they don't stand on their own. As a solution I ordered some Maple Burl stock from eBay (generally sold for making bowls)...
After a *LOT* of sanding and Tung oil, it looked like this...
Here is what it looks like completed (along with an Ash one I made shortly after)...
Here are a couple I made for my desk at work...