2-way double ratchet podger for hex head bolts, 17mm and 21mm
Our Stage Depot Double Podger is essential for lighting, audio and rigging technicians. Featuring 17 & 21mm ratchers these podgers are perfect for tightening hex head nuts and bolts on leg or scaffolding clamps, hook & quick trigger clamps or trussing.
Our Stage Depot Two-Way reversible podogers are professional heavy-duty tools designed for live events, touring and the theatrical industry. Incorporating 17 and 21 mm socket sizes, these podgers can be used for a range of different uses, from securing M10 bolts from hooks and quick-tri-clip clamps to lighting fixtures. While the 21mm sixes is perfect for use with M14 bolts that are commonly found on stage deck legs and standard-sized UK/EU scaffolding clamps. Manufactured using a solid steel construction, our double podger can withstand the challenges of live event production and ensures reliability for technicians during intense workloads. Fitted with an extra-wide lanyard slot, it allows for most direct-catch lanyards to connect to our podger without the need for safety chains and cables.
Perfect for Hook & Scaffolding Clamps
The 17 & 19mm ratchets upon the top of our podger are an essential for any lighting, audio or rigging technician for attaching M10 or M12 hook clamps and quick trigger clamps to the top of lighting fixtures, for tightening M10 bolts on the underside of stage decks of Stage Depot, Global Truss and Prylite staging as well as used for tightening bolts on trussing.
Tapered 4mm Diameter End
The tapered end of our double podger provides an essential time-saving tool for riggers, allowing for bolt holes on trussing and stage to be easily aligned, speeding up assembly, especially during time-critical events, festivals and touring performances.
Wide Safety Lanyard Slot
Designed with a combined lanyard slot and handle, it allows for a range of direct-catch lanyards to be attached to our podger, which is essential while working at height. Safety lanyards such as our Stage Depot ones are available in a range of colours and work perfectly with our two-way blue-ridged podger.
Which Podger is perfect for me?
At Stage Depot we offer a range of podgers each with their own configuration of ratchet sockets.
| Podger Type |
17mm M10 bolts, hook clamps & half couplers |
19mm M12 bolts, Prolyte & Global Truss Hardware |
21mm UK/EU scaffolding & stage deck leg clamps |
24mm M16 bolts, heavy steel & outdoor stage roofs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Ringed (Double) | ✔ | ✕ | ✔ | ✕ |
| Yellow Ringed (Double) | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Blue Ringed (Double) | ✕ | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ |
| Black Ringed (Quad) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Key features of the Stage Depot Double Podger
- Solid steel construction
- Two socket sizes: 17 & 21mm
- 4mm tapered tip diameter
- 28 tooth ratchet with minimal effort movements
- 18cm short handle design
- Compatible with most safety accessories, tool lanyards, holders and tool belts
Features and benefits
Two-way Double Podger FAQs
What bolt sizes does our Red Ring podger fit?
- 17mm Socket: Designed fit M10 bolts, most commonly found on standard stage lighting hook clamps, truss and half couplers and general rigging fixings.
- 21mm Socket: Fits M14 bolts, which are standard across scaffolding clamps, traditional tube fittings, and heavy-duty staging hardware.
Why does the podger feature a tapered end?
Double Podger Specifications
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Ratchet Sizes
- 17mm & 19mm ratchet
- 28 tooth ratchet mechanism
Size & Dimensions
- Handle/grip height: 18mm
- Handle/grip depth: 8mm
- Tool lanyard slot: 42mm
- Max. length: 240mm
- Max. width: 50mm
- Max. depth: 41mm
- Weight: 482g
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