Podger spanner

A podger spanner, or podger is a tool in the form of a short bar, usually tapered and often incorporating a wrench at one end.

For other uses, see Podger.
A podger spanner

Podgers are used for erecting scaffolding and steel scenery - The pointed end is used to align the bolt holes while the spanner end is used to tighten the nuts.

Variations
Ratchet podger spanners

Some podgers are fitted with reversible ratchet sockets for tightening/loosening nuts. Often they come with two sizes such as a 17 mm × 19 mm or a 19 mm × 24 mm and a 27 mm × 30 mm. Often a podger has a hole in the wrench shaft that is used to tether the wrench to the person for safety and securing the tool whilst working at heights.

Film industry

Podgers feature heavily in the film and theatre industries worldwide where podgering is considered an art form and an essential part of production.

References
  • BS 2583: "Specification for podger spanners" (1955)
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