Crank Table Finally Crosses the Finish Line

The crank table is the final project across the finish line completing my original design intentions for the cabin. It's also the last Summer project of the year before we settle in for the l-o-n-g Winter cozy. I covered most of the construction in these earlier posts from July 2024 and October 2025.

My design objectives have always been to save space by being able to use the table as a traditional table but also be able to raise it up to counter height for food preparation. 

Table in the lowered position

Table in the raised, counter-height position

Looking Northwest

Looking Northeast

Looking West

Looking down from the staircase

I'm really pleased how the maple slab turned out. There was a fair amount of rot in both ends. For the UV-cured finish, it required 2 coats of primer, then 3 coats of satin finish, all with sanding inbetween. The pimer coats were sanded with 320 grit. Then the finish coats were sanded with 320, 400, and 600 grit paper.