Customer Comments

In short, I get all my stabilizing and Alumilite products from Turntex. 

Why would you want to go anywhere else?

Gary Spruill - Mojo Handcrafts

I live in West-Australia been using Cactus juice for 5 years to harden the handles for walking-sticks , have tried many woods for me the best wood is Maritime Pinaster

before it may weigh 120 gm after 205 gm ,I can still stain, sand , polish and glue ,Perfect for me .I received it in about 10 days very  quick for over-seas .

 many thanks Don Neil  

Our order was received and processed within hours, which in our opinion was exceptional. The product was delivered in perfect shape and we are very pleased with on how quickly it got to us.

 

thanks for being so responsive.

 

we will certainly order from you again.

 

Mike B.

I'm still new to wood stabilization, but I can tell you that this resin does what it should, and the instructions are complete and clear. My first project was a success because I used Cactus Juice and followed the directions to the letter. I will be buying much more of this in the future.

Delivery was very quick. ( Amazon quick) Product arrived as advertised and packaged well. One page of directions would be nice, but not a big deal, sense this was my first time. I will definitely buy from this supplier again. 

Cactus Juice is limited only by your imagination! The dyes give great colors and consistent results. Curtis is also very fast at getting orders out the door and always tries to consolidate orders to the most economical shipping option possible. Highly recommended!

I called the phone number as listed and WALA, Curtis answers the phone! I explained my dilemma with an unopened gallon of Cactus Juice but that my catalyst has developed legs of it own and can not be found. He directed me to the proper link to place the order. I was so pleased that I also placed an order for a half-gallon. Shipping was easy and well protected.

I just finished stabilizing a spaulted maple bowl blank. This stuff is great. There is absolutely no tear out. I will be buying more and trying the dye in it also.

Called Curtiss or e-mailed him during the past years, for important orders ( chambers ,juice ) or just for help or questions and I always had him help out

I only use the stabilizing resin for antler knife handles and it works perfectly

 

This is a great company who sincerely cares about their customers.  I have experienced no trouble with shipping and orders have been filled quickly. I am a repeat customer.

As always, fast shipping and great products. Very happy every time I order.

I've been monitoring Curtis's Facebook page for quite some time while I've contemplated stabilizing & dying wood. During that time I've learned that Curtis has a wealth of information that he freely shares with his audience.His integrity to stand behind his product is beyond comparison and customer support is unrivaled! When I finally started stabilizing wood, Curtis earned my business My orders were quickly filled & delivered as expected.

I look forward to continuing my business relationship with TurnTex.

 

George Neuberger

Works of Art

New Castle De.

Have never been disappointed with TurnTex. Fast shipment and great service after the sale. You can’t go wrong buying from here. 

I got my order in short time I have used this product before very satisfied .

 

I am very pleased with the level of service from beginning to end on my purchase. The order went out the same day and arrived as promised on time. The product has been easy to work with and has provided a great quality product for my knife scales. I will definitely be purchasing more resin as needed and some dyes to play around with.

Thanks Curtis. As always delivery was complete in excellent condition and arrived quickly.

I appreciate your service.

Mike

Super fast shipping and a great product!

I ordered Catus Juice and it was shipped immediatley. Website is very helpful Thanks Curtis Jeff in Minerva Ohio

Cactus juice is a great product. It’s hard to find a business that stands behind their products and genuinely care about customers, Turntex does that. I’ve bought before and I will buy again.

Great products, great company!    Thanks

Cactus juice is a great product. It will enhance  a normal piece of wood. And take A rotten pinky piece you would normally throw in the trash. and turn it intoA spectacular treasure.

I had a few questions about some old product that had been sitting in my shop for a long time.  Curtis returned my call promptly and not only answered the questions but gave helpful information and guidance for it's use.  Thanks Curtis, great product and great service!

 

Curtis, 

      Thanks for all the help.  I ordered some Cactus Juice.  It arrived well packafedmand promptly. A+

I love dealing with Turn Tex.  Always quick to ship.  Always willing to answer questions.

Cactus Juice is a great product. It works as stated and wood stabilization is easy and affordable. I recently had the opportunity to call Turn Tex and was pleasantly surprised to have Curtis himself answer the phone on the third ring. Very nice talking to him and I got my questions answered, and had a very good discussion with him. He is the foremost authority on wood stabilization, so save yourself time and effort and go straight to him and Turn Tex for your products and education on this subject. 

I recently received the "Pump Saver" and I ordered it with the wrong size hose barbs. Entirely my error. One call to Curtis and he sent me to a local "big box" store (Lowe's) and they had them in stock! I highly recommend that if you are not positive of your hose size, order the Pump Saver without barbs and buy them locally. 

We also had a great discussion regarding the negative comments on websites regarding Cactus Juice ruining the lids on vacuum chambers. I, like many newbies to stabilization, bought a chamber with a 5/8 inch thick polymer lid (5 gallon size). After several uses a crack developed in the center of the lid. Nowhere near the manifold hole. When I noticed the crack starting to develop I measured the deflection of the lid and found that under the best vacuum my pump could pull, the lid deflected almost an eight of an inch in the center; thus the position of the crack. This had no relation to Cactus Juice. I know the juice didn't play a part in this because of the way I immerse the wood. I put the wood in a plastic paint bucket, cover it with clear plastic wrap, cut a small slit in the clear plastic (away from the manifold) and avoid any chance of juice (from the bubbling as the juice doesn't fume) entering my pump. This works great BTW. The problem is the lid was not thick enough to avoid deflection under sustained hard vacuum for the length of time required for wood stabilization. Don't waste your money on cheap vacuum chambers. I switched to tempered glass and problem solved. The price difference wasn't that much. Or, I believe, you could use polymer or acrylic with a greater thickness; say one inch for a 5 gallon tank. But that is just my opinion. 

Thank you Curtis for the help,

Lloyd Snyder

Atlanta, GA. USA

 

Curtis and team always provide the best in customer service. A real pleasure to do business with.

TurnTex vacuum chambers are simply the best around. The quality of the chambers is outstanding. I was very surprised when my order arrived as the pictures on the site do not do them justice. I was expecting much lower quality but am so impressed I have already placed another order. Also, the customer service is beyond anything I've experienced before. AAA+++ Keep it up Curtis!!

I've been stabilizing for about 3 years. No one is nicer or more knowledgeable than Curtis Seebeck. I would not use anything but Cactus Juice.

Me has great prices on Alumilite casting supplies also.

Man I literally clicked and my door bell rang! Thank you! No question about this guy is on point. Nothing unstable about his product or customer service! Haha pun intended

Purchased some cactus juice. Received it in good shape and quickly! It will be my first time using it. I plan to get some alumilite after I find a cecent pressure pot. Easy to do business with this company and the shipping was fast!

I have been working with resin and wood for a while now, but I had been buying pre-made blanks.  That can get costly after a while, so I figured it was high time I look into stabilization and making my own blanks.  After a whole lot of research online, and YouTube videos, I took the plunge.  I ordered some Cactus Juice from TurnTex, as well as a pressure chamber.  I already had some other pressure chamber, but it wasn't clear, the gauges were in a weird spot, and I wasn't overly happy with the size.

I have now stabilized three times using several pieces of wood in each of the 1st two batches, and a whole lot of cholla wood in the third.  I couldn't be any happier with the results.  When I combine the stabilized wood with resin, my projects come out beautifully, and I don't have to worry about the wood and resin separating when the atmospheric humidity is constantly changing.  It turns like butter on the lathe, and results in a beautiful finish that I really don't have to spend much time on.

TurnTex is a great company, full of helpful tips and advice.  They answer questions promptly, and I don't regret for one second going down this path with Curtis, and the other fine folks at TurnTex.

Thank you for the prompt shipment.  5 Stars!

 

I recently made a purchase from Turn Tex and upon receiving my order I relized an item had not been shipped. I contacted Turn Tex and not only did I receive an email but a phone call as well from Gaige. He apoligized and offered send me some extra items as well as the item I didn't receive. I declined because it was an honest mistake. This in my opinion is what customer service ia all about. Turn Tex will always have my buisness, great company. Thank you Turn Tex.

These guys are the best and will take care of you, period

I have only bought a few items to date from TurnTex, but I can honestly say that I am surprised by how fast they ship.  Within less than 2 hours from my order, I received a shipping confirmation email.  All the products that they sell are top notch and the help center is of great benefit for the beginner.  Will continue doing business with this company in the future.  

Love this product and am impressed with the customer service from the company. 

Everything about Turntex is professional, they are willing to help no matter what, problem or question. The web page is very user friendly and has tons of info. I am very happy with the people and customer service I have received and will be ordering again! Thanks so much 

Every thing i ordered all arrived in good condition no problems. Was a bit slow getting here, even thou i paid $115 freight it still took three weeks or so to get here.. How ever that is not the sellers fault it was picked, package and on its way to me within 48 hours of placing the order which is great service.

I will be back for another order.

I've made a couple orders through turntex and have nothing but compliments.  The products are great and they ship incredibly fast.  Shipping and prices are better than Amazon.  

Curtis and team provided excellent service. I bought both a vacuum chamber, which worked perfectly and cactus juice. I would not hesitate to purchase from turntex again. 
Allan

I have started getting into wood stabilizing and resin turning and has TurnTex suggested to me.  Placed my first order for a couple gallons of cactus juice.  The price was good and my order was shipped very quickly.  I will definitely be ordering again from TurnTex.

Turn tex Cactus Juice, Dyes, and chambers are all great products. Also the customer service ranks right at the top. Great company and Curtis goes the extra mile to answer questions and help diagnose issues. Thank you Curtis and crew for everything you do!!

Love Cactus Juice, nothing like it on the market. Curtis and staff bend over backwards to help in way they can. You will not be disappointed being a customer. The fastest shipper anywhere. I make it a point to NEVER run out of cactus Juice as I process and stabilized all my wood scales for my knives. I wouldn't think of putting wood scales on my knives that were not stabilized with Cactus Juice. Thanks Curtis for your amazing product. 

God's blessings. 

Bob Jank Custom Knives.

To stabilize or not to?

I have tried it both ways. Will tell you, the 'not to' stabilize sucks big time! 

Owner: Curtis; my goodness, a wealth of knowledge and willing to share it with me has a higher value than the products he offers.

Product: read all the instructions, scratch your head a couple of times, follow the instructions and this stuff really, really works! Not kidding!

I turn a ton of goods that require stabilizing and will only use Cactus Juice in my shop. End of conversation. Yes there are other knock offs like Cactus Juice, who cares. Next?

If you are needing to use a like product of Cactus Juice, you have come to the right spot and need go no further.

Gary Spruill

Mojo Handcrafts

 

OH also, be sure to look at the different colors you can use to stabilize your wood in here and,,,, can also get your Alumilite here as well. Two birds, one stone. Hmmm?

I really appreciate Turn Tex for its reliable products, shipping, and generous consumer support. 

I just purchased two more gallons of Cactus Juice and two large bottles of Alumilite dye. With my last order, I followed the directions and they all worked toghether like a charm. My pen blanks came out just like I wanted them!

And when I had technical questions, the owner of the company was kind enough to answer them. He is incredibly knowledgeable and generous.

This is a great company!

Greg Ammon of EinsteinPens.com

I recently purchased the entire setup to stabilize wood including the Cactus Juice and the stabilizing chamber. The chamber seems expensive but it's very well made and takes the unknown out of the equipment aspect of the process. While i'm new to stabilizing and resin casting I've been woodworking a majority of my life. I do this as a hobby and I've learned over time to just buy the best equipment. A hobby can quickly become frustrating when you're constantly having to compensate for crappy gear and tools. There are a ton of options on the internet for stabilizing, casting, etc. If you're looking to get into this just do yourself a favor and buy Curtis's products. You won't regret it. His instructions are super easy to follow and my first batch came out fantastic. 

Very Pleased With My Order From Turn Tex !!!

Will Be Getting All Of My Stabilizing Supplies From Turn Tex....

I have ordered several times from Tern Tex. I have always been more than satisfied with the prompt response and delivery of my order. I highly recommend Turn Tex. You will be very satisfied with their service.

If there was a grading system on this web site I would give these guys 5 stars or a10 perfect score . Every item I have ordered is of good quality and very fast shipping (Good job Curtis), I don't order hundreds of dollars but they still tread you as the only customer and I love that. Hope you guys are around for ever.  

Thank you for your awesome service and your products are great I am just a hobby guy making some knives 

Although I have been turning for a number of years, this is my first foray into stabilizing and casting.  I have watched hours of videos on the subject and most of them use Cactus Juice and Alumilite resins.  After exhausting research on the web, I realized why everyone uses Turntex products.  THEY WORK!  And seem to work much better than others.  I have contacted another company that I have done business with and asked them if their resins were compatible with Alumilite.  All the answers I received were not for deep pours over approximately 1/2".

If you compare prices, these products are cheaper because most companies resins are a 2-1 mix ratio where Alumilite is 1-1 by weight.

Very happy with my decision to buy from Turntex and the CS is top notch.  All my questions were answered and their tutorials are great.

Thank You TurnTex for an amazing products and a fine company to do business with.

Looking forward lto more transactions in the future.

Steve