Yep, I have the crafting level :3 It was still doing it earlier today if I clicked on the crank or levers first, but it finally let me click on the gears to start it, and let me make the planks. I just reloaded it to try taking a video, and the issue is gone, I can start it from any of the 3 areas now. I wish I'd gotten more info to help, sorry ;w;