Cut and assemble the pieces for the bin. You will need a narrow bottom, two wide panels for the front and back, and two sides with their tops cut at a 45-degree angle to make the transition between the angled edges of the front and back panels. The back will need to be slightly shorter than the front to allow room for the bin to pivot forward as it opens on its hinge. Remember to angle the upper edges of the front and back at a 45-degree angle.
Use glue and nails to make the joints, clamping the structure together while it dries.
Attach a piano hinge secured with screws to the bottom edge of the bin's front -- the taller panel of the bin. Secure the other side of the hinge to the bottom of the frame along its front edge.
Plane the edges of the bin to ensure that it opens and closes smoothly.
