Customer Comments

The Cactus Juice surpassed our expectations.  Using the vacum and Cactus Juice we were able to get 100% penetration into 2" thick piece of walnut.  This will enable us to create our products without fear of splitting, tear out, or warping.

Very nice product!

Had my cactus juice in hand three days after ordering. Packaged well! This is the first order I’ve done since the new formulation. A lot less foaming, that made it really nice when first drawing down the vacuum. The liquid catalyst is much easier to mix in as well! Thanks!

 

 

Had an issue with my order that was in my opinion no fault of Turntex but, rather the shipping company. One of the 2 gallons of cactus juice and the catalyst had leaked out during shipment. The package clearly wasn't handled the greatest which led to the leak. Contacted Turntex to see if there was anyway to save what little resin was left. To my surprise, Turntex offered a replacement and a discount code for my troubles. To me, this is way above and beyond customer service. Thank you Turntex for not only great products but also truly caring about your customers! Customer for life!

I'm a hobbyist at best but enjoy playing with wood. I was having issues with finishing the handles . I bought a gallon size mason jar and a harbor freight brake bleeder to try a low cost stabilization. 

   My first attempt with a homemade mixture/ recipe from the Internet prove the setup worked but the juice didn't. Didn't improve the finish and wasn't any stronger. 

    Did some research and the name cactus juice was mentioned about 80% of the time. I bought a half gallon and the second batch was completely different. The first handle was curly walnut, it's beautiful. Half the sanding and such a pretty finish.

Turn Tex should always be your go to for juice. 

fast delivery and a top shelf product.

Paul

Good product great customer service 

I have 3 vacuum chambers for Turntex that I am very satisficed with. He makes great products and provides excellent customer service. Highly recommend.

I've been using Cactus Juice stabilizing resin and dyes for a couple years and have always been extremely happy with the results. They're great products and the customer service is unbelievably amazing! 

Despite my initial uncertainty, and slight paranoia, about whether I'd be able to do everything properly, the process is pretty straightforward and there is a wealth of information on the website if you take the time to look and do a little research.

Any questions that I've had that weren't specifically mentioned in the FAQ have been promptly, and thoroughly, answered by Curtis whenever I've emailed him.

If you're wanting to get into stabilizing, you can't go wrong with Cactus Juice!

Thanks so much for shipping same day. As usual a great product for a great price. 

Gearing up for this years stabilizing knife handles. I have been using Cactus Juice for more than 10 years.

Thanks again

Angie M.

Always fast service & a top notch product! Accept no substitutions & stay with Turntex!

 

Not really much to say. Have used Catus Juice for a number of years, but not lately, till this last order

gosh, one would think if I didn’t like it. -  would I reorder ????  Still works great

I ordered the 1/2 gallon size and just finished stabilizing my first small batch of pen blanks - the direction included with the cactus juice are very clear and easy to follow . Works great 

Always great service, quick shipping, and great prices on everything I need for stabilizing wood.  Loyal customer here 

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.