Remember, he also doesn't have a traditional shop space either.
I have an 8' and a 20' length of _straight_ alumin(i)um angle in my shop to solve exactly that problem. :-)
But you'll find quality power tools using a PC, Linux box, or even a Mac to shop online, but not at Sears.
http://picasaweb.google.com/mikeadiddle/SacrificialFenceClamp#5 bucks in parts, plus scraps, and an hour in the shop save you 15 bucks from Rockler.
Quercusoxide induced capacitance is indeed a little known shop hazard ... but, have no fear ... soon to be addressed by Gass' patented FaradStop.
How freakin hot is your shop? I'm pretty sure ambient temperature has to get well over 120 degrees before it affects performance.
We had a lathe in metal shop. I'm sure the instructor would have been upset if some one had plastered over it.
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/NTESearch?storeId=6970&ipp=24&Ntt=solar+light
https://www.leevalley.com/en-ca/shop/tools/power-tools/drills/111293-festool-t-18-3-cordless-drill?item=ZC576457 John T.
Failing that, a car or motorbike shop?