Ok, very cool concept, but a few big concerns. Chief among them in the materials.

Drywall screws are among the more brittle screws available. They should not be used for any kind of load-bearing purposes, especially when the load is you. They’re used frequently because they’re cheap and easily available, but you really shouldn’t be using them for anything but drywall. Just because you have some handy doesn’t mean they’re a good choice.



Use proper wood screws, construction screws, or even better, deck screws. These will be much tougher and much safer. They may cost a few dollars more, but it won’t break the bank.

Secondly, I’d use 1" plywood, not 3/4". Here again, it’s a fairly inexpensive way to beef up the construction a little. Better safe than sorry.