Kohler Bar Faucet Single Hole
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Our Kohler Bar Faucet Single Hole DXF template provides fabricators with precision-engineered cutout specifications for installing Kohler bar faucets in countertops. This template features the industry-standard 1.375-inch diameter hole, ensuring compatibility with most Kohler single-hole bar faucet models including the popular Artifacts, Purist, Tone, and Crue collections. Designed for professional countertop fabricators, this template eliminates measurement errors and ensures perfect alignment for bar sink installations in granite, quartz, marble, and solid surface materials.
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Our Kohler Bar Faucet Single Hole DXF template provides fabricators with precision-engineered cutout specifications for installing Kohler bar faucets in countertops. This template features the industry-standard 1.375-inch diameter hole, ensuring compatibility with most Kohler single-hole bar faucet models including the popular Artifacts, Purist, Tone, and Crue collections. Designed for professional countertop fabricators, this template eliminates measurement errors and ensures perfect alignment for bar sink installations in granite, quartz, marble, and solid surface materials.
Installation Overview
Installing a Kohler bar faucet requires a single precisely-positioned hole drilled through the countertop material. The standard hole diameter of 1.375 inches (1-3/8") accommodates the faucet body while allowing proper seating of the mounting hardware beneath the deck. Position the template centered behind the bar sink, typically 2-4 inches from the sink's rear edge, though exact positioning should follow the customer's preferences and kitchen layout. For deck-mounted installations, ensure adequate clearance beneath the countertop for the faucet body, supply lines, and mounting nuts. Most Kohler bar faucets require a minimum deck thickness of 3/4 inch and maximum of 1-3/4 inches, though some models can accommodate up to 2-1/4 inches. Always verify clearance for the spout swing radius and ensure the installation location provides easy access to shutoff valves.
CNC Cutting Notes
This DXF template is optimized for CNC router and waterjet cutting systems. The single circular cutout is centered at origin (0,0) with a radius of 0.6875 inches (diameter 1.375"). When programming your CNC, use inside cutting compensation to maintain the exact 1.375-inch diameter. For granite and quartz, we recommend using diamond core bits with water cooling for the cleanest edge quality. Start with a 1-3/8" diamond hole saw or step up from a 1-1/8" pilot hole. Feed rates should be reduced for harder materials like quartzite. For waterjet cutting, apply standard edge quality settings with minimal taper compensation. If using a bridge saw with hole saw attachment, ensure the material is properly supported to prevent chipping on the exit side. The template's simple geometry makes it ideal for both CNC automation and manual fabrication, though CNC ensures the most consistent results across multiple installations.
Material Compatibility
This Kohler bar faucet template is compatible with all common countertop materials. For granite and natural stone, the 1.375-inch hole can be cut with diamond core bits or waterjet systems with excellent results. Quartz and engineered stone materials handle the single-hole cutout exceptionally well with proper tooling and technique. Solid surface materials like Corian allow for easy drilling with standard hole saws when proper speeds and cooling are applied. For ultra-compact surfaces like Dekton or Neolith, waterjet or specialized diamond tooling is recommended. Marble and softer stones should be cut with extra care to prevent chipping around the hole perimeter. Always seal the cut edge of porous materials like granite before faucet installation to prevent water infiltration. The single-hole design minimizes stress points in the material compared to widespread faucet configurations, making it a safe choice even near sink cutout edges. Laminate countertops can accommodate this template using carbide hole saws, though undermount bar sinks are less common in laminate applications.
Where to Buy
Kohler bar faucets compatible with this template are widely available through plumbing supply distributors, home improvement retailers, and online vendors. Ferguson, one of the largest plumbing distributors in North America, carries an extensive selection of Kohler bar faucets including the Artifacts (K-99264, K-99268), Purist (K-7509), Tone (K-23767), and Crue (K-22975) models. The Home Depot and Lowe's stock popular Kohler bar faucet models both in-store and online, often with competitive pricing and installation support. For trade pricing, establish accounts with local plumbing supply houses that carry Kohler's professional product lines. Online retailers like Build.com, Wayfair, and Amazon offer a wide selection with detailed specifications and customer reviews. When purchasing for a client project, verify the specific model's hole requirements in the installation instructions, as some specialty Kohler bar faucets may deviate from the standard 1.375-inch diameter. Consider ordering the faucet before finalizing the countertop fabrication to confirm fitment specifications, especially for custom or high-end models.