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Starting and Growing a Mammoth Belt Buckle Collection

While belt buckles have been around for thousands of years, they became fashionably popular in the Roaring Twenties. As with any item of popularity, many people collect belt buckles. Some people focus on collections with a high monetary value, others on historical collections or those with personal significance. As with any collection, it is important for people to be exceptionally knowledgeable about what they collect or what they desire to begin collecting. Research is the best vestibule for information.

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Creating Unique Designs in a Modern Age

Inola Castings is a leader in creating custom belt buckles. There are several options when selecting and creating belt buckles. For example, customers need to select the type of metal base material for the belt buckle. Two popular options are pewter or zinc. Pewter is far more expensive than zinc, though Inola Castings provides excellent pricing options, especially for bulk orders. Standard thickness for both metals is 0.125 inches, though Inola Castings will work with customers if they prefer 0.25-inch…

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A Unique History at Inola Castings

Inola Castings is a name well known throughout the United States. For over 20 years we have designed and created high quality belt buckles and pins. In 1991, our company was asked to design an amazing piece of jewelry: a bracelet for the family and friends of those soldiers who served our country in the Persian Gulf during Desert Storm.

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Award Participants at Your Next Racing Event in Unique Way with a Custom Belt Buckle

Typically competitors in any type of race will receive a ribbon for completing and participating in the racing event in question while those finishing in the top brackets may be presented with a medal. Both of these contestant gifts are a friendly way of saying “Thanks for making the time to take part in our event”. But for someone who competes in racing events often receiving a ribbon or medal is not something that particularly stands out.

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Create a New Addition for Your Belt Buckle Collection

As an either serious or light collector you know the importance of having one of a kind belt buckles that are not only rare but intriguing and beautiful. Having items like this increases the value and variety of your collection. While some people collect for wardrobe show others collect for value and rarity, adding a customized piece to a belt buckle collection is a sure way to liven it up.

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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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