Here is a link for making a bow saw/turning saw. Might be fun to build "just because I could" and useful for some special projects.
https://www.toolsforworkingwood.com/sto ... plans.htmlHere is another link for a blade source (diy from bought blades) that should be available to almost every one.
https://paulsellers.com/2015/10/blades-for-my-bow-saw/A tip on drilling the blades: Use a torch and heat the ends to be drilled and then let them cool. This should draw the temper in that area and make drilling go much smoother. WEAR GLASSES.