broke valve cover bolt

stupid question .. where do you get left handed drill bits, and what are their purpose, other than getting out snapped bolts ??

Thanks

Kenny

I got mine at NAPA a few yrs. back. Probably most any tool supplier will have them also. Mine came in a combo set with easy outs in case the bit didn't back the broken bolt out by itself you finish with the easy out. Their mainly just for removing broken bolts as far as I know. Since they turn opposite of the bolt threads most of the time they'll bite into the broken bolt and spin it right back out.