Todd Synder wrote us on 16 April 2009:

The blanks are fantastic! The pictures do not do them justice. I ordered them because they looked so good but I am sure I will order more because they truly are amazing. The customer service is great and everything was processed and shipped very quickly. All in all these blanks are easily the best I have found.

Frank Burger wrote us on 02 May 2009:

These blanks are by far the most beautiful and unique blanks I have ever seen. If you want to turn a truly one-of-a-kind pen for someone, these are your blanks. The resin colors used to make the blanks really compliment the brightly colored woods. They finish up beautifully. I'll definitely be back for more. Customer service is excellent as well. I'm from Texas and like offering pens from native Texas woods to my friends and customers.

Allan Boutwell wrote us on 02 May 2009:

I received my assortment last week. I am extremely impressed with the quality of the blanks. I am looking forward to turning these into works of art for my customers who like Texas woods. Customer service is outstanding !!!!! I will be ordering from TurnTex again very soon. Thanks...Allan Boutwell

Ron Hossack wrote us on 09 May 2009:

I received a TX sampler pack and a Rod Seat Blank and must say I'm very impressed with the local wood and product. Thanks Curtis

Susan Shane wrote us on 09 May 2009:

Hi Curtis, As you know, I'm a dedicated customer and am extremely impressed with all the beautiful, imaginative and unique blanks you offer. It's always my goal to offer my clients a product they can be proud to own, use and display. Your blanks hold the crowning seat! Thanks so much and may you have continued success. Blessings, Susan Shane of Susan Shane Studio

Allan Boutwell wrote us on 17 May 2009:

Curtis........I received my FIRST ( and certainly not LAST) order of Texas Worthless Wood blanks. As someone mentioned earlier, the pics on your website do not do them justice. I was blown away. Then, I made a Majestic Jr. out of the blue resin/ mescalbean blank, and WOW ! Gorgeous writing instrument. You got it down , man......

Richard Overby wrote us on 23 May 2009:

You just kill me with excitement!! I waited anxiously to receive my blanks and they were more than I ever hoped them to be!! I will stay up all night if I need to just to get one of these creatures brought to life....Thank you Curtis for making pen turning so much fun!!

Russ Hannula wrote us on 26 May 2009:

The "worthless" wood blanks were quite stunning. I hate to put a tool to them and lose any of the features I can see on the outside. But that's what makes turning the good stuff so interesting and pleasantly surprising.

steve dapper wrote us on 27 May 2009:

These are the most Stunning Pen Blanks I have Ever Turned. I Have Been turning Wood for almost 24 Years and have never turned anything like this. Can't wait to get more.

Dennis Smith wrote us on 08 June 2009:

Curtis, I received the Cactus blanks in record time! I haven't had time to turn them yet, but am looking forward to it. Thanks for the great service and I'll let you know about the finished product. Aloha

Bryan Hargrove wrote us on 11 June 2009:

Curtis, after receiving my first order I did not think it could get any better, but on order no. 4 you continue to top yourself. The best customer service out there is just an added benefit! Keep it up!

Michael Mitchley (South Africa) wrote us on 16 June 2009:

Curtis, the "Worthless Wood" and Cactus blanks are awesome as are the Texas wood blanks! Many thanks for the great service!

Keith Lanham wrote us on 17 June 2009:

Curtis - Fantastic blanks. I\'ve seen burls and curls and everything in between. Your work is truly unique and the results are truly one of a kind. Your blanks present a three dimensional depth which cannot be achieved with other blanks. The blank I turned last night looks as though the wood is floating on a background of beautiful red fluid. I want more!!

Tommy Britton wrote us on 25 June 2009:

Curtis, thanks for the quick service and great blanks! But then, I've always gotten fantastic service and blanks from you. I look forward to placing my next order. The color was perfect. Thanks, Tommy

Frank Burger wrote us on 07 July 2009:

Curtis, This is in response to my 2nd order of "Worthless Wood" blanks from you. They are every bit as nice as the first order. Thanks for making these beautiful and unique blanks available. When I get several turned, I'll send you photos. You put out a top quality product that makes me look good to my customers and friends.

steve dapper wrote us on 08 July 2009:

Curtis, once again your pen blanks top all other's. They are great to turn and the results are ""stunning"". I have never turned or seen anything like these pen blanks. They are my top sellers. Thanks Again Steve Dapper

Lawrence Taylor wrote us on 23 July 2009:

I initially ordered three of your pen blanks as a "sampler." I was so pleased with the results that I placed another order after only turning two. My goal in turning is to create one-of-a-kind pens. TurnTex blanks have added a whole new dimension to my work. They are each very unique and I love being able to pick out the exact blank I want. In addition to their beauty, they are the cleanest and straightest blanks with wood that I have ever used. Thank you.

steve dapper wrote us on 20 August 2009:

Curtis, I get nothing but rave reviews about your pen blanks. People email me all the time wondering were I get such "Awesome" wood for my Pens. I just direct them to your web site. Thanks Again. Steve Dapper

Michael Caracappa wrote us on 13 December 2009:

WOW!!! These Catus Blanks are beautiful. They turn easy and finish great. These pens are Striking.

tom peters wrote us on 29 December 2009:

Been looking at these blanks for quite some time wondering if there as good as they look But there actually better. Turning the blanks was a joy and just difficult enough to be interesting. Will definatly reorder soon Thanks Tom Scotland UK

kevin carr wrote us on 02 January 2010:

my blanks arrived on 30th Dec 2009 and i turned the first one on 31 Dec 2009 and WOW!!! what fantastic blanks. I will be ordering more from curtis, the customer service was first class a real pleasure to buy from. Thanks very much Kevin England U.K.

tom pawloski wrote us on 02 January 2010:

Just wanted to send you another reply and let you know that I have recieved my order and they are awesome. thanks again.

Michael Hartman wrote us on 03 January 2010:

Beautiful product; great service!

kenn kerper wrote us on 12 January 2010:

just received my blanks and am blown away! quality of blanks are amazing! curtis was graet to deal with and he took care of my special request way beyond expectations. will definetly buy from again.

kruger norbert (from France) wrote us on 24 January 2010:

I received my assortment the 23/01/2010 and all the blanks are awesome. These blanks are beautiful and unique. Your work is very unique. I have a friend who was surprised to see that it could exist. I am now going to find the components which are going to emphasize them. Thanks

Johan Siggesson (from Malta) wrote us on 26 January 2010:

Thank you for your amazing customer service. Had a blank blow up whilst drilling and it was replaced immediately. No questions asked. Way to go!

David Hamon wrote us on 29 January 2010:

I received my order and the worthless blanks look great. The Texes sampler pack are great lookin to. will order more. Thanks Curtis

Nik VanNortwick wrote us on 05 February 2010:

I'm never disappointed with the quality of products that I have purchased from TurnTex. I have purchased knife scales and turned them into the most amazing gun grips i have ever seen! The pen blanks enable even a novice pen turner to create beautiful works of art! I have spent some time with Curtis at his shop and been privy to how the blanks are painstakingly prepared and processed, and I do not understand how he can sell them at the prices he does. The attention to detail and outstanding customer service, means I will purchase blanks from TurnTex with confidence for years to come! Thank you for enhancing my ability!

Rick Grosy wrote us on 20 February 2010:

Thank you for your great customer service. I received the cactus blanks and turned a clear one after reverse painting the inside with black, and a Sierra pen/pencilset from the red. Turned out great! Blanks are great quality. Looking forward to turning the other colors and placing more orders.

Dennis Smith wrote us on 26 February 2010:

I placed an order for some of Curtis' cactus blanks a couple of weeks ago. Due to Curtis being overwhelmed with his real job, there was a delay in his being able to ship them to me. He kept me advised, and after about 10 days offered to refund my money to my credit card due to his inability to make the shipment. I took him up on his offer and the refund was done within 30 minutes. Great customer service Curtis

David Lindquist wrote us on 01 March 2010:

Great quality, and fast shipping as always. Such unique products. They really impress customers. Thanks much.

Richard Rountree wrote us on 07 March 2010:

OK, I give up, I'm hooked. I was truely amazed by your customer service and how I received individual attention. The blanks are far from "worthless" and even though I've only turned 3 so far, I'm hooked. I am nearing retirement and would like to make pens full time. If I do that, you will be getting most of my business. Many thanks.

cody wilkinson wrote us on 16 March 2010:

WOW I have to say AWESOME. I have turned many pens, and I have to say these are my favorite pens to date. Easy to turn and the beauty is just breath taken. Keep up the great work. As always thanks, Cody

NICK COUCH wrote us on 05 April 2010:

Turn Tex is a class act. The blanks I recieved were truly unique and very high quality. Its amazing customer service is not dead!! My first experience with Turn Tex will certainly not be my last. Thanks

Jeremy Cecil wrote us on 10 April 2010:

I have thoroughly enjoyed turning the Blanks that I receved from Turn Tex. The blank are all top quality and fun to turn. From the moment you begin to drill the blank you can tell that it is quality. Turn Tex your quality and service are awesome. Jeremy

Michael Hartman wrote us on 17 April 2010:

Excellent product; great service.

Richard Rountree wrote us on 18 April 2010:

Another excellent experience. Curtis always goes out of his way to provide the best service and blanks of anyone I've bought from. I've recommended his blanks several times on the Lumberjocks.com web site and showed off the pens I've made with his blanks. Far Superior service and far superior blanks. Many thanks.

NICK COUCH wrote us on 19 April 2010:

Thanks again for the great blanks and excellent service.

David Lindquist wrote us on 20 April 2010:

Beautiful work, fast shipping. Great communications. Its a pleasure to to business with Turntex.

Brian Henson wrote us on 26 April 2010:

Fast Shipping, excellent communications, and incredible blanks. Curtis simply knows how to take care of customers and delivers an flawless product.

Bill Daniel wrote us on 01 May 2010:

Love the blanks, as do my customers. The "Worthless Collection" never fails to please. The fact that these Texas woods, including the Sampler, are from discarded or otherwise found or fallen is s great selling point. Customer service second to none! Thanks Curtis!

NICK COUCH wrote us on 11 May 2010:

Turn Tex has delivered excellence once again. Curtis, your the MAN!!!!!

kenn kerper wrote us on 13 May 2010:

time and time again curtis delivers quality blanks.

Brent Smith wrote us on 15 May 2010:

This week I received some really beautiful blanks from Curtis! The Bue Bonnets were packed full and after rounding one I can see that it will make a beautiful pen. The Texas Sampler blanks were also great looking and not a fault or inclusion in the bunch. Will definitely be buying here again.

Richard Rountree wrote us on 17 May 2010:

Another great example of great customer service. Already turned the blanks and was forced to give away one of the pens. No one has ever seen pens like these. Thanks again Curtis. Will be posting the pictures up on Lumberjocks.com shortly.

Clyde Sloan wrote us on 09 June 2010:

Curtis, Thanks so much for the quality blanks that you sent me. They are fantastic!!! my customers love the cactus blanks are a smash hit. People can't keep their hands off them. I am going to turn the worthless wood that you sent, these should come out fantastic also. And thanks for all your invaluable assistance, tips and tricks. Curtis, your are the MAN!!!

Gordon Kincheloe wrote us on 13 June 2010:

After purchasing a mixed dozen blanks of cactus and bluebonnets for a set of pens to be given out at a reunion, I found I needed some more blanks. I received them in record time as soon as you were able to make a batch to fill my order. Thanks for keeping me busy. I will have the 8 bluebonnet Aero pens and 8 Cactus (green) Aero pens in time for the reunion. Will post pictures of the pens when they are done. Thanks for helping me present TEXAS pens to everyone. Your "tips and tricks" have helped me make some real quality pens.

Clyde Sloan wrote us on 20 June 2010:

Curtis, I just finished turning the purple cactus Blank that you sent and I am mountin' it on David's Nouveau Sceptre kit. It looks fantastic. You came through again (as Always). This project has elegance and class written all over it thanks to you and David. If it wasn't 104 in the shop, I'd go back and finish it right now. But I'll wait till later tonight when it cools off. You're still da man!

Lauren Rants wrote us on 11 July 2010:

I love the blanks, pure class. I will turn them as soon as I get that "special" order. Or when I can wait no longer, ...whatever comes first.

Glenn East wrote us on 11 July 2010:

Curtis, I recieved my wood and couldn't wait to open it. It was like Christmas. Talk about some beautiful wood. It is a pleasure dealing with a person that is willing to help people out and explain things about wood and tips that he has learned over the years. Thanks Curtis.

John Cobb wrote us on 12 July 2010:

I'm on my fourth purchase of worthless wood and catus blanks and I'd have to say they have ALL been top-shelf blanks. They're awesome even without turning them, but once cvarved down and polished, it's like opening a pirate's chest and unveiling a bounty hidden for centuries. Count me in as a loyal customer!!!

Richard Rountree wrote us on 19 July 2010:

The blanks are so beautiful I'm scared to turn them, but I guess I will. Super service as usual. You know I'll be back. These are going to make some relatives very happy. Thanks Curtis.

Steven Neubauer wrote us on 21 July 2010:

This is the second time I've ordered blanks and in both instances my expectations have been exceeded. The latest order was for a couple of worthless blanks; they arrived rather quickly and much to my delight they are absolutely beautiful. I am almost afraid to turn them because they look so good. Now I need to find the right pen kit worthy of these blanks.

Dustin Mcdonald wrote us on 22 July 2010:

Anyone who turns should try TurnTex period point blank. Curtis your blanks are out of this world they have put me on a different level with my line of products ! The shipping is fast the blanks are perfect every time and super square to boot which makes drilling o so very nice Thanks a bunch Curtis

John Gerst wrote us on 09 August 2010:

The blanks are phenomenal, i have been turning Curtis' blanks for a while, and each one is unique and better than the one before. Don't hesitate, these are worth every penny. Thanks a lot Curtis! John

Shreenath Doctor wrote us on 13 August 2010:

Your blanks are incredibly artistic in the way you combine natural and man made materials. The techniques you use yield blanks that are easy to turn and and hold excitement as the finished product is even more beautiful. Curtis, since I have been turning your blanks, I now look at wood in a different way. Every piece of wood, no matter how disfigured, torn or cracked, brings to mind the potential for beauty that you as an artist, can create. Thank you very much !!

Todd Lajoie wrote us on 23 August 2010:

The Texas Sampler Pack was a welcome addition to my little wood collection. I've turned one of each type of wood I received for a fundraiser, and the blanks were flawless throughout, as well as being beautiful... It was an extremely generous offer on your part, and greatly appreciated. I look forward to ordering more in the future.

Dan Eakins wrote us on 23 August 2010:

I know that you will not find a better cactus or worthless wood blank on the internet than what Curtis makes. They are top notch. If it isn't perfect then he will not sell it. He also has the best guarantee, even though I have never had to use it!

Scott Simon wrote us on 23 August 2010:

Great Blanks, Being a fairly new pen turner I was a little leary about turning the "worthless" blanks a combination acrylic/wood blank, however they turned great. The blanks were solid, square and beautiful and turned and finished like a dream. I will be trying these again. Thank you.

Donald Henshaw wrote us on 23 August 2010:

Curtis, Received the blanks for the Cody auction. I want you to know what a great thing you are doing and to send out quality blanks as I received is tremendous and very generous on your part. I have turned a beautiful walnut pen from your blanks and a Georgia long leaf pine from my blanks. will mail them this week. Again, Thank you for giving us the chance to help out, Don P. S. Hope to do more business with you in the future.

Tim Olson wrote us on 23 August 2010:

The blanks I received are amazing! The Chinaberry and Texas Elm are unbelievable. I have purchased Cactus blanks in the past and have always been very pleased with what I purchased.

landon smith wrote us on 25 August 2010:

The blanks you sent for the Cody Fundraiser were awesome, it was very cool to be a part of your generosity and to be a part of the fundraiser.