{"product_id":"dewalt-pilot-point-27-64-in-x-5-5-in-l-high-speed-steel-pilot-point-drill-bit-3-flat-shank","title":"DEWALT Pilot Point 27\/64 in. X 5.5 in. L High Speed Steel Pilot Point Drill Bit 3-Flat Shank","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeet the DEWALT Pilot Point 27\/64 in. x 5.5 in. High Speed Steel Drill Bit with a 3-Flat Shank — the precision tool designed to tackle ferrous metals with confidence. 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