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Inola Castings, Answering the Call for Over 20 years

Inola Castings was founded in 1990 by George Freeman, a man who, according to his daughter, Stephani Freeman, never believed he would ever be rich. He devoted his business to the well-being of his own family, the families of his workers, and of the community. Located in the small and tightly knit town of Inola, Oklahoma, Inola Castings has answered the call of service several times throughout its existence. When Operation Desert Storm began in 1991 as part of the…

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Belt Buckle Ideas

For some people, belt buckles are those metallic things that you stick your belt through. For others, they are a world full of character. If you are in the latter group, then you may be wondering about some new buckle ideas that you haven’t thought of. If you are in the former group, open your mind and be inspired, belt buckles serve all sorts of purposes and can take on a range of personalities. Inola Castings can help you make…

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Cowboy Buckle History

Before the 1920s, cowboys didn’t actually wear belt buckles. Many cowboys didn’t even wear belts and today, some still don’t. Most cowboys by the late 1800s actually wore suspenders. Suspenders did the simple job of keeping the pants up just fine, and were very functional for the work of a ranch lifestyle – riding, roping, saddling, tending to and caring for animals, building, and any other tasks of ranch management. In fact, the entire attire of the cowboy in the…

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Belt Buckles and Much, Much More

Inola Castings’ expertise in pewter and zinc mold casting can help you define any metal product you want. Their most popular specialty is belt buckles. Inola Castings can help make your own belt buckle, of any shape, style, or design. Whether you need hardy and rugged mens belt buckles, small or large belt buckles or want to adorn your waist with the style of cowboy belt buckles, Inola Castings has what you need. In addition to belt buckles, here are…

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