Reddit reviews SKIL 3410-02 10-Inch Table Saw with Folding Stand
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20-Inch x 26-Inch cast aluminum table extends to 20-Inch x 32-Inch for longer work pieces3-1/2-Inch cut height capacity for cutting through 4x materialsHeavy-duty steel stand for fast setup and easy transport. Bevel Angle Range:0° to 47°Self-Aligning Rip Fence for accurate measurementsEZ view measurement system for accurate settings.Cord Length:6 feet
My rule of thumb at Harbor Freight is to buy the best version of whatever tool you are looking at, and read the reviews.
My experience with their power tools:
-Chicago Electric reciprocating saw: Decent, not quite as robust as a higher end unit, but for $20 and occasional use, it's fine.
-Drillmaster angle grinder: Used it several times a week for a year until it was stolen. $10 and pretty solid as long as you give it an occasional break under heavy use.
-Bauer cordless angle grinder: Replacement for the Drillmaster, and I would run two batteries out under heavy use without the tool itself appearing to break a sweat (e.g. cutting 1" notches out of 1/2" mild steel).
The table saw, in particular, does not have the best reputation, and the miter saw could be better.
I would spend a little extra to at least get the Admiral miter saw: https://www.harborfreight.com/power-tools/miter-saws/12-in-dual-bevel-sliding-compound-miter-saw-64686.html
And then maybe this for a table saw: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003HIWQZ4/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=sl1&tag=daringabroad-20&linkId=d20fa642a4fd9c281d7233dfd403fbee
What kind of crap are we talking about here? Knick-knacks (loose or in boxes?), furniture items, clothing, lighting, kitchen stuff,...? While you may not be holding onto it forever (you hope), finding a good spot for a shelf system (or two or three or more) would be a great way to keep their stuff out of your way. Storing it vertically makes for more room in the rest of your house, right? Also, you want to be able to use the storage cabinets or shelves once their stuff is gone.
You have a garage, right? Build a deep and tall shelf set along a wall to pack as much of their stuff into as possible. When they finally take it back, you will have a place to store your tool boxes, cleaning supplies, paint/finish cans, etc.
If there is enough room in your garage, I would highly suggest picking up a table saw like eosha mentioned. A jig-saw is great and all, but it is in no way ideal for making long straight rip cuts in wood. I'd rather buy a shelf than commit to making one with just a jig-saw. There are plenty of cheap contractor saws on the market like this one. It is small enough to store easily, and isn't that expensive. Get some good blades and a pair of safety glasses while you are at it. If you'd rather keep it small, then at least pick up a circular saw and build a ripping jig.