DeWalt DW1917 17/64 By 4-1/8 Inch High Speed Pilot Point Drill Bit. DeWalt has the first industrial drill bit specially designed to maximize the performance of your drill. DeWalt's pilot point drill bits are designed to solve the common problems professionals encounter when drilling with portable drills into metal and wood: walking, spinning and breaking. The patented pilot point tip, prevents the bit form walking across the workpiece, while providing a clean, round hole.