This article was originally published on the web on digitalseed.com however that website is defunct at April 2014. The copyright is with the original owners of digitalseed.com
This wooden bin requires minimal carpentry skills. The cost depends on the quality of the material used. Figure on an average of $25-$30; more, if you use nice redwood lumber; free, if you can scavenge wood from an old fence.
This bin is designed to make turning the pile easier. To turn the pile, remove the uppermost tier and place on the ground next to the bin. Fork compost into this tier until full then stack another tier on top. Continue to add material and tiers from the old pile until complete.
The following materials list is for a 5-layer stackable bin using 1"x8" fencing boards (actual measurements 7.75"x0.75"). If you're going to use some other size of lumber, make the appropriate adjustments (Remember the minimum bin size is 3 foot by 3 foot by 3 foot).