{"product_id":"artu-5-8-in-x-6-1-8-in-l-tungsten-carbide-tipped-drill-bit-straight-shank","title":"ARTU 5\/8 in. X 6-1\/8 in. L Tungsten Carbide Tipped Drill Bit Straight Shank","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeet the ARTU 5\/8 in. Tungsten Carbide Tipped Drill Bit with Straight Shank — a precision tool built to conquer hard metals and demanding drilling jobs. 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