Compost Bin help

I was wondering if anyone had instructions on how to make a compost bin, I have a very small garden so can't make something to wide or long, height isn't too much of a problem though. Something about the size of the round council ones would be ideal - I've got some wood from some old bunkbeds that I can reuse so I'd rather make one from that than buy one.
I've got the essential things - wood, saw, hammer, and nails I can get from my dad, I also have a hinge from an old gate laying around too, lol. I'd prefer something made from wood rather than black plastic as it'll look better in my garden.
I'll also need to know where the best place to put it would be, I know sun is best and shade isn't as good, but thats about all.
Thanks in advance

 

Hi Katherna
Heres a pic of my bins, hope it helps. there in full sun, also the fronts are slats i can remove as the heap builds up, but you can nail the slats on if you like just remember to leave a gap between each one.....Dee...

 

I might be able to make something similar to that. Thanks

 

Couple of ideas:

I reckon this one is awkward to load / unload
http://www.greenfingers.com/superstore/product.asp?dept_id=200337&pf_id=DS0263D


but this removable-front type is better (this model can be extended to add other bays, which I think makes a sensible design too)
http://www.greenfingers.com/superstore/product.asp?dept_id=200337&pf_id=DD2537D

 

That first one does look difficult to unload when you want ot get the compost out you'd have to take it apart. The second one is much better at least you slide the panels out.
Two pieces of wood with the appropriate gap inbetween would work for the sliding opening part, the rest I'd probably have fixed and unmovable.
Thanks to both of you it's given me something to think about as I've had to give all my composing stuff to my mum to compost in her black bin type composter - it'd be nice to have a go at making my own.