Drill-mounted hinge template with 35 mm bit GEKO (13/125)

The GEKO drill-mounted hinge template with 35 mm bit (13/125) is a drilling accessory designed to create precise 35 mm cup holes for concealed hinges in doors and cabinet panels. The kit includes a 35 mm brad-point drill bit and a guide template sized 13/125 to help position the bit accurately and achieve repeatable hole depth and alignment when used with a compatible drill. This tool is intended for furniture makers, carpenters and DIY users who need consistent hinge cup placement for installing concealed hinges.

Advantages

The guide template provides accurate lateral positioning and helps maintain consistent center-to-edge distances for hinge cups, reducing measurement errors and rework. The included brad-point 35 mm drill bit is designed to cut clean, well-defined cup holes with reduced tear-out on typical furniture panels. Compatibility with standard hand drills allows quick setup on site without specialized machinery, while the template’s stable mounting helps maintain perpendicular drilling and consistent depth when used with a drill press or guided hand drill.

Suitable for

• Cutting 35 mm hinge cup holes in wooden doors and cabinet panels
• Installing concealed hinges in kitchen, bathroom, and office furniture
• Repetitive hinge drilling jobs where alignment consistency is required
• Workshop and on-site carpentry tasks using compatible electric drills

Key specifications

• Hole diameter: 35 mm cup hole
• Guide template size: 13/125 for positioning and alignment
• Drill bit type: brad-point 35 mm bit for clean wood cutting
• Intended material: wooden doors, furniture panels, chipboard and similar panel materials
• Usage: compatible with standard corded and cordless drills; suitable for guided drilling setups

How to use

Mark the hinge positions on the door or panel according to the hinge manufacturer’s recommendations. Attach the GEKO guide template to the door surface at the marked location, ensuring correct edge distance and alignment. Insert the 35 mm brad-point bit into the drill, set the drill to an appropriate speed for the panel material, and engage the template to guide the bit. Drill the cup hole to the required depth, taking care to keep the drill perpendicular to the panel. Remove the template and check hole depth and fit before installing the hinge cup.

Usage recommendations

Use steady, controlled feed and moderate drill speed to reduce tear-out and overheating. For best results on veneered or laminate-faced panels, consider using masking tape over the drilling area or backing support to minimize surface chipping. Verify hinge manufacturer depth specifications before drilling and make a test hole in a scrap piece of the same material when possible.