Description
This precision DXF template provides the exact hole pattern for installing a single-handle kitchen faucet alongside a soap dispenser with standard 8-inch center-to-center spacing. Designed for professional stone fabricators, this template ensures accurate hole placement for granite, quartz, marble, and other solid surface countertops. The 8-inch spacing configuration is one of the most popular layouts in modern kitchen design, providing optimal functionality and aesthetic balance.
Related Templates
This precision DXF template provides the exact hole pattern for installing a single-handle kitchen faucet alongside a soap dispenser with standard 8-inch center-to-center spacing. Designed for professional stone fabricators, this template ensures accurate hole placement for granite, quartz, marble, and other solid surface countertops. The 8-inch spacing configuration is one of the most popular layouts in modern kitchen design, providing optimal functionality and aesthetic balance.
Installation Overview
The single-hole faucet with soap dispenser template features two precisely positioned 1.375-inch diameter holes spaced 8 inches apart center-to-center. This spacing standard has been established by major faucet manufacturers and provides comfortable reach between the faucet and soap dispenser without crowding. The template is ideal for undermount sink installations where hole placement must be determined before the sink is installed. For fabricators, this template eliminates measurement errors and ensures consistent results across multiple installations. The 8-inch spacing works particularly well with 33-inch and larger single-bowl sinks, allowing adequate clearance on both sides of the faucet. When positioning this template, center it on the sink or offset it slightly to the left to accommodate right-handed users who typically operate the faucet with their dominant hand while the soap dispenser remains easily accessible.
CNC Cutting Notes
Program your CNC machine for two 1.375-inch diameter through-holes with 8-inch center spacing along the X-axis. Use diamond-grit hole saws or core bits rated for the specific material being cut. For granite and quartzite, maintain spindle speeds between 800-1200 RPM with constant water cooling to prevent thermal cracking. The template geometry is optimized for efficient tool path routing, minimizing machine time while ensuring clean edge quality. Pre-mark hole locations and verify material thickness before cutting, as countertops exceeding 3cm may require specialized longer cutting bits. Always perform test cuts on scrap material when working with exotic or heavily patterned stone to ensure optimal hole placement within the vein structure.
Material Compatibility
This template is universally compatible with all natural stone and engineered surfaces including granite, marble, quartzite, soapstone, quartz (Caesarstone, Silestone, Cambria), solid surface (Corian, Staron), and ultra-compact surfaces (Dekton, Neolith). The 1.375-inch hole diameter accommodates standard plumbing fixtures from all major manufacturers including Delta, Moen, Kohler, Pfister, American Standard, and Grohe. The template works equally well with 2cm and 3cm thick materials, though hole reinforcement may be recommended for 2cm installations in high-stress areas. For fragile materials like marble or heavily veined quartzite, consider applying reinforcing mesh to the underside before cutting to prevent stress fractures during installation.
Where to Buy
This DXF template is available for immediate download through the Slabwise template library. Professional stone fabricators can access this template as part of their subscription or purchase it individually for use with any CAD/CAM system including BACA Systems, Intermac, Park Industries, and other industry-standard CNC controllers. The template includes both metric and imperial dimensions for international compatibility.