In addition to the [other answer](https://diy.stackexchange.com/a/185002/21658), there are also self-centring punches (often explicitly intended for locating hinge screws). [![enter image description here][1]][1] [![enter image description here][2]][2] [[image source]](https://www.leevalley.com/en-ca/shop/tools/hand-tools/punches/32201-hinge-center-punch) [1]: https://i.sstatic.net/r6qT5m.jpg [2]: https://i.sstatic.net/JHGvzm.jpg