THE SLANT SHELF IS PART OF THE 700 PROJECT.  THE DESIGN CHALLENGE OF THE 700 PROJECT IS TO OUTFIT A DWELLING FOR A SINGLE PARENT OF TWO CHILDREN FOR UNDER $700.  THE SOLUTION IS TO DESIGN, BUILD AND FINISH APPROXIMATELY 10 PIECES OF FURNITURE FROM INEXPENSIVE MATERIAL USING TOOLS AT HAND.  THE FURNITURE MUST BE WELL MADE, SPECIAL AND BRING JOY ON A DAILY BASIS TO IT'S CAREGIVERS.