I really want a special bed frame that has pulleys so I can raise my bed to the ceiling when I’m not sleeping. If you can build me the frame, I’d be much obliged. I’ll pay for materials, plus some hourly rate.

It won’t need to be supported by the ropes/pulleys when I’m sleeping in it – it already has a bed frame on the floor. So the ropes/pulleys only need to be able to support it securely when it’s raised to the ceiling. It’s a heavy mattress, though – not only is it CA King, but it’s also a pillowtop, so it’s thick. The materials will need to be pretty sturdy.

It would have to be something that wouldn’t modify/damage the walls or ceiling of my room, so it would have to be a self-supporting frame (i.e. nothing attached to the ceiling or walls).

I have a handheld circular saw, a small workbench, a couple of handheld drills, and other basic tools, which you can use. Anything more advanced you might have to supply on your own (ask me to check whether I have it).

I’m happy to help with the labor if you want help actually putting it together, or if you just want company while working on it. I’m familiar with woodworking tools.

I’m willing to sign a contract that absolves you of liability if the frame breaks – I’ll just need to see the plans for the frame, and see it as it’s being built, so I feel confident about it.

Here’s a website I found that shows one simple way the system could be designed. And here’s a really cool counterweighted bed system, but this would be a lot more complicated, and I wouldn’t need something like that – it’s more just food for thought.

Comment on this post if you’re interested!