Our Stage Depot Podgers being used to tighten a stage deck leg clamp

Stage Depot Quad Podger 4-Way Ratchet Spanner (Black Ring) (17mm/19mm 21mm/24mm)

Name: Stage Depot Quad Podger (BLACK RING) (17mm/19mm 21mm/24mm)
Brand: Stage Depot
SKU: SD-PQUAD
Price: 22.98 GBP
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The ultimate all in-one Rigging Podger for Stage & Events

Our Stage Depot 4-way ratchet podger is designed to fit common nut and bolt sizes (17, 19, 21 and 24 mm) encountered in theatres and live event rigging, featuring a tapered end for truss and stage hole alignment and a 28-tooth ratchet for minimal bolt adjustments.

Streamline your setups with our Stage Depot Quad Podger 4-Way Ratchet Spanner. Designed for the demanding environments of theatre, live events and festival builds, this heavy-duty truss and stage podger combines four essential sockets into one easily accessible tool. Featuring a narrow tapered end, it allows riggers to effortlessly align trussing and stage deck bolt holes, speeding up efficiency and assembly. Manufactured using solid steel and titanium components, our Quad Podger will withstand the rigours of live event rigging. Its short 180 mm handle design offers maximum leverage in tight spaces, making quick work of assembling scaffolding constructions, stage deck platforms and trussing.

A close up of the Stage Depot Quad Podger head with the 4 available ratchet sizes

Everyday usability

Utilising four of the most commonly used bolt sizes within the industry, our Quad Podger is essential for tightening stage deck and trussing bolts, used with hardware from Prolyte and Global Truss, and for bolts used to create large steel scaffolding structures.

Tapered End

The 4mm diameter tapered end on the base of the Quad Podger is an essential tool for technicians to effortlessly align bolts during the assembly of trussing for festivals and stage decks.

The large lanyard slot available along the handle

Wide Safety Lanyard Slot

Our Quad Podger features an extra-wide 42mm lanyard slot which includes the capability for a wide range of different safety accessories, such as the carabiner from our own Stage Depot Tool Lanyards.

Which Quad 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
Black Ringed (Quad)	✔	✔	✔	✔
Yellow Ringed (Double)	✔	✔	✕	✕
Red Ringed (Double)	✔	✕	✔	✕
Blue Ringed (Double)	✕	✔	✔	✕

Key features of the Stage Depot Quad Podger

Solid steel construction
Nickle chrome plating
Four socket sizes: 17, 19, 21 and 24mm
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

4mm diameter tapered base

Starting at a 15mm diameter, the base of our Stage Depot Quad podger tapers down to a 4mm diameter, which is perfect for aligning the holes of the stage deck and trussing.

Four Ratchet Sizes

Included within our Quad Podger are four reversible ratchet sizes perfect for a range of jobs, from tightening bolts on industry-known products like Global Truss & Proylite to use with temporary fencing clamps or scaffolding.

18cm Podger Handle

The combined handle and lanyard slot measures both safety and convenience, offering excellent leverage for minimal adjustments.

Quad Podger FAQs

Why would I choose a four way podger over a two way podger?

There are several reasons as to why you may purchase a four way one over a comparative two way one, example of this are:

Four sizes in one - The quad nature of our podger offers all of the most commonly used nut and bolt sizes you may come across on a truss grid or building a stage, ensuring you are equipped no matter the scenario.
Increased workflow - All packed into one tool eliminates the need for multiple, especially while working at height or in confined spaces

What size sockets are included within this Quad Podger?

This model of our Quad podger is configured with a 17mm, 19mm, 21mm, and 24mm heavy-duty socket.

What size does are the dimensions of the podger taper?

The tip of the quad podger tapers down from a 15 mm diameter at the end of the handle down to a 4 mm diameter, perfect for aligning the holes of most types of stage decks or trussing.

Does the Quad Podger have a secure attachment for tool lanyards?

Absolutely, running along the centre of the 180mm handle consists of the ultralong safety attachment point, which will support both a range of slimline carabiners and safety cables too. Products like our Stage Depot Tool Lanyard are the perfect addition to our quad podger.