Customer Comments

Have been ordering from Curtis for years. Great products and excellent service. His vacuum chambers are top notch and easy to use.  

every time i use alumilite and buy it directly from turntex i am more excited than ever before... last time i cast just to let you know the colors were too dark and not to worry.  i was told by a friend of mine that he turned something that he thought was going to be horrible into the best he had ever turned and that has been my case every time as well. just cause it's a little too this or a little too that, just keep going and then whammo! perfect the next time exactly!

 

i love turn tex.

Chris Brown

 

I have only interacted with this company a couple of times. However, each time has been a pleasure, and they have been so helpful to me. Their ordering/shipping was swift, too. Thank you, I will order again when I need too.

Nothing but a 110% great review for Turntex.  absolutely great service and had the product delivered to Alaska very quickly.  I like the different shipping options that they offer.

I first heard about TurnTex and Cactus Juice in penturning forums, and decided to try it. First time, perfect! I stabilised some magnolia seed pods and it came out great!

 

I ordered a gallon of the cactus juice and the Turn Tex black dye.  I was stabilizing pieces of curly maple for knife scales.  The curly maple is beautiful but not very dramatic, however the black dye just made the wood POP!  I am very pleased.  It will offer a nice addition to my inventory.

The resin blanks I turn are porous and soft, and the wood can be beat up a bit too. CJ makes them both more stable, more substantial and more durable while allowing for a better finish. Thank you Curtis, you have helped me continue to persue my retirement gig. 

Anthony Riccardella

As always, the order shipped right away. It was packaged extremely well and arrived quickly. The products are top notch. 

Always very fast and reliable with shipping best product on the market. 

I’ve been using turntex cactus juice since 2018, and just received my latest order.   Curtis and team sent an email to confirm the order was placed, then another once the product shipped - processed in 24 hours!    The packaging was obviously designed specifically for the container.  Very nice service!

Great product.  Easy to use. Fast delivery. 

I've ordered before and it worked great for me and your customer service is great i will continue to buy from you as just keep up with the good product I make scales and blocks for knives for myself

I usually have small orders, usually only 1 or 2 items.  Delivery is always fast and and items are as ordered.  Thanks, Bruce D.

I operate a small woodworking business and I've been a user of Cactus Juice for many years and the quality of the product is outstanding.  I also use Curtis' vacuum chambers and recently added  two additional chambers for my business.  (Total of 5 now).  As someone that previously used other brands of chambers, I know the difference in chamber construction quality, and recommend only using Turnex vacuum chambers. My TurnTex vacuum chambers have far outlasted the other brands I've used in the past.    

I can always count on the team at TurnTex to ship quickly, accurately, and securely.

Turn Tex has always been a great company to buy from. I frequent their company and have always had great customer service and products. They are a great company to deal with!

I really didnt know what to expect when I started asking questions about the Cactus Juice process. But they walked me through every step using the Cactus Juice to stablize the wood. They even helped me improve my drying processes to ensure all the wood was ready for milling. The quality of the vacum chamber exceeded our expectations. The end caps and tube were milled perfectly. These guys are the real deal and would highly recommend the product.

Great product very good customer service as always

I have consistently had excellent service all my years of purchasing from them. I can only wish all of my suppliers were as diligent as turntex is! 

I recently purchased a 6” x12” chamber, base ring, quick connections, pump Saver and thermometer.My order was packaged perfectly, and I received it ahead of schedule. Fit and finish of everything is perfect. I was setup and running in minutes. I was previously using a homemade chamber , this is a much better tool. 

 

Very fast service. Will use again and highly recommended.

I have been ordering from TurnTex for several years and have always received quality products. I recommend them to everyone I know who shows interest in wood stabilization. 

This is my second order of Cactus Juice stabilizer. Previously I used it for turning vases and plates and making knife handles from various wood not generally suitable for this.

This new order I used for CNC cuts and it works beautifully. Made some actual working gears, that look and feel like wood, but can also transfer momentum OK and won't wear down as quickly.

I want to also say that it's a pleasure dealing with TurnTex -- the personal approach is rare and valuable.

Thanks!

I have been using Cactus juice for years. The product has never failed.

I don't always get the desired color, but that's because color depends so much on the the characteristics of the wood being stabilized.  

As far as a natural color stabilizer no dye, it's perfect every time. The turning of the stabilized product has always been consistent.

I have also found that after turning the product still takes a wide variety of finishes well, which I find very good for artistic variation.

I received my order promptly. Haven't had time to work with the juice yet, but I am looking forward to using it.

new customer here, fast delivery, so far i think its workin pretty good, cant tell you if there is a better product, but I'm not

going to look for one, im more than satisfied. i would recommend it to people 

It is great to do business we folks that care about their customers. Thank you!

I've been using Cactus Juice for years, and much appreciate the "new" formula, so I ordered another half gallon and three dyes.  I have some beautiful highly figured maple for knife scales and decided to color them...to give the figure and wood some highlight and warmth.  I think I got lucky on my first try with the Sunset Orange.  Excellent penetration, nice warm feel to the wood and great highlight to the figuring.  I am anxious to experiment with thee other colors I ordered.  Thanks Curtis 

I am a first time user of TurnTex products. Being a small batch resin caster I had been using mica powders and colorants from vendors who supply mostly hobbiest. Then I saw Turntex used in a video and was impressed with clear vibrant color. So I took a chance. No regrets! Not only do I get to support small American made products the results exceed my expectations. Customer service was perfect. You won't see me on youtube and I only produce one of a kind pieces. But, I know quality and Turntex lives up to my standards. 

M A Butler 

I first got this stuff years ago. It's been a long time and it still works. Finally had to buy another half gallon. Great stuff in every regard.

GreAt product and great service. Outstanding!

greatest buying expericence than ever before at turntex.

The absolute best in the Business. Great results every time with cactus juice, and nothing's better than getting it straight from the source. Shipping was lightning fast and couldn't be happier. Thanks Curtis 

I have no complaints about cactus juice. The product stabilizes all types of burl that I use for pen blanks. I really like that the resin is resistable for up to 1 year after activation. It also works very well with mica powders and resin dyes. It does not react well with acrylic lids so make sure your vacuum vessel comes with a glass lid.

As always, my order was shipped quickly.  Curtis is always willing to answer any question you may have and takes the time to be sure you have all the info you need.

Always a pleasure doing business with Turn Tex. Orders are always correct, fast shipping and great customer service.

Very quick and great service! Thank you 

Most recent order was for a gallon of CJ. Shipping was fast as always. The CJ product is top notch, as are the dyes that they offer, but the products TurnTex offers aren’t the best part of this company. The customer service received from Curtis is unlike anything I have ever experienced. Not only is Curtis extremely knowledgeable about his product, he offers next level service. He is always available for helpful tips and tricks for beginners, and also able to help troubleshoot issues that his customers encounter. He is very active with advice and guidance on Facebook, making it very easy to seek help. Whatever the highest rating I can give this company is… double it. I dare say that TurnTex offers the best customer service that I have ever encountered. Will continue to be my go to!

 

thanks for all you do.

 

Patrick Cronin

Made my first order recently and will have no reservations about using this company again. Got epoxy in this order but plan to get cactus juice soon. Order arrived in just a few days. 

Great service, fast shipping and always available for questions

My spouse and I are in business together and enjoy that freedom. We have no employees and enjoy working together. See our products on our facebook page and web site. Nom Sus Wintu Products. We sent the order last week on Tuesday and received the resin on Wednesday of this week. Thank you. Laura and I appreciate the small businesses.

Was happy to find and use cactus juice to stabilize some soft redwood burl. My first purchase was from a major retailer who could care less who I am or whether or not I was a satisfied customer. Truly a breath of fresh air to have a company that believes in customer first . My order was delivered promptly with an excellent follow up , providing tips and advice . Definitely will be seeing all of my future purchases of the products they carry 

Hi Curtis,

Just wanted to send you a note hoping you had a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! I had a great Christmas! Sold my last 8 pens dyed and stabilized with the best in the west on Christmas Eve!

Everyone loves the pens I make with your products, your dyes are so rich in color they always turn out nice even the ones that didn't turn out like I wanted. 

Just got 4 gallons of your Cactus Juice and have several blanks in a vacuum chamber with Extreme Pink for a little girl that wants a pink pen.  

I built a custom cabinet just for experimenting with your dyes and doing double and triple dyed blanks. I'll have to send you a photo of it.

Cannot tell you how much I enjoy working with Cactus juice and all of your dyes. I mix them together sometimes to try and make custom colors. Honestly I'd love to see the lime green come back, really miss that one.

It's a real pleasure dealing with someone as passionate as you are about your products and making sure people understand how to use them. 

Thanks a ton for everything you do Curtis! 

 

 

Alumilite Clear Slow was delivered on time and packed very good. Always a great seller.

Great company to do business with. If ever have a problem ir question, just give Curtis a call or send him an email. He may not be able to get back with you right away, but he will contact you and solve your problem or answer any if your questions. I would rate his customer service and his product AAA+

 

Dwain Custer

I have ordered cactus Juice several times and always ships very quickly and I have it in just a few days. Cactus juice is a great product. I have been using it lately to soak some very punky burl and it is saving some beautiful wood for turnings.                                                                   

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

I've been using Cactus Juice now for several years.  It's a great product.  I also use one of the TurnTex Vacuum chambers and it's a great

product also.

 

I've talked with Curtis several times and each time his knowledge of his products helped me.  He's the real deal, knows his products, and cares about

his customers.  Your are not dealing with some contract customer support phone bank where the person is just following a script.  

I purchased this so I could use it in a vacuum chamber, to  stabilize soft stone. I have just finished my first batch, will be trying it out to see how it behaves on a cabbing machine.

So far, I can say that the cleanup has been very easy, the baking is a bit more touchy with the old toaster oven I have. I suppose I'll have to learn my oven a bit  better so I don't have as much bleed-out. However, even with a bitt of bleed-out, the stone seems very solid now.

As always,  I can count on fast delivery of my orders.

I'm a small business that does not really use a huge amount of product but they have always been exceptional infilling out orders and answering any questions that i may have. Very quick shipping and has always been 100% accurate. I really appreciate their professionalism!