Soss 216IT Router Guide Template for 216 Hinges

Product Description

The SOSS UIP ALLEGION 216IT is a router guide template designed for accurate mortise cutting when installing SOSS 216 series invisible hinges. The template guides a router to produce clean, precise mortises in door edges and frames, eliminating guesswork and reducing installation time. At 17 inches long, 3.9 inches wide, and 1.8 inches tall, it provides a stable footprint for consistent depth and alignment across multiple installs. Weighing 0.5 pounds, it is lightweight enough to maneuver on vertical work surfaces without fatigue. Carpenters, millwork installers, and finish contractors rely on this type of template when fitting concealed hinges into custom doors and frames where clean routing is critical to proper hinge function.

This template is suited for residential and commercial door installations where SOSS 216 series invisible hinges are specified. It is commonly used in cabinetry, entry doors, interior passage doors, and specialty millwork applications where the finished appearance requires the hinge to be completely hidden when the door is closed. The template is sold individually and is intended for use with a handheld router and appropriate straight bit.

Key Features

• Designed specifically for mortising SOSS 216 series invisible hinges
• Template length of 17 inches supports full hinge mortise in a single setup
• Width of 3.9 inches and height of 1.8 inches provide stable registration on door edges
• Lightweight at 0.5 pounds for ease of use on vertical and horizontal surfaces
• Sold individually — one template per order

Compatibility

Designed for use with SOSS 216 series invisible hinges. Consult the hinge manufacturer specifications to confirm template fit before routing production work.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified carpenter or millwork installer familiar with router operation and door hardware mortising. Secure the template firmly to the door edge or frame with clamps before routing to prevent movement during the cut. Use a sharp, correctly sized straight router bit and make multiple shallow passes to reach final mortise depth rather than a single deep cut. Always wear appropriate eye and hearing protection when operating a router.