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  • Digital Lock Motherboard Problem – Warranty and Solved in 20 minutes ONLY

    Digital Lock Motherboard Problem – Warranty and Solved in 20 minutes ONLY

    We admit, no matter how expansive your electronics are, there are no 100% perfect working electronics. Even some Airbus/ Boeing unfortunate plane has electronic problem.

    Just like this digital lock. Very stable model, but somehow this batch seems to have some problem with card detection.

    After some symptom troubleshooting with client through Whatsapp, we know the problem comes from one of motherboard.

    We bring parts and our own in house technician to the site, do the reapir and reconfiguration on site. 

    Problem solved in 20 minutes.

    In majority cases just a few whatsapp will do (Some cases might be more complicated and need us to go to the site to check)

    Some negative sceptic prospect tell us, they don’t really see how a small company like us  can service the digital lock. It’s not likely we have an electronic engineer in our office.

    There’s where they are wrong. We do HAVE an Electronic guy working in our office. Not technician, not wireman, but a full Bachelor Degree Electronic Engineer. 

    We are proud and capable in servicing digital locks. Good luck finding one in other trading shop.

  • Door Lock Problem, due to Installer and Hardware

    Door Lock Problem, due to Installer and Hardware

    Common problem among split type mortise lock.

    Most budget type lever handle has this problem. One of the problem lies in the construction of the spindle. Solid or curved type spindle is not stable enough hence causing the lever to loose or just come off later.

    Choose a hollow/ tube spindle with punch thru tightener. While it cost more, you will not have loose/ tercabut problem. 

    From outside looks the same. It’s the inside. 

    If you did not ask us and simply walk into our showroom, you might think why our lock priced higher than other non locksmith shop. But please realise you are not comparing apple to apple.

  • High Security Digital Door Lock

    High Security Digital Door Lock

    Model: Royal President

    Made: Korea

    Mode of Entry: Fingerprint, RF Cards, Passcode, Key

    Specialty: Triple Bolt High Security

    Location: Stampin

    *This digital lock is a good brand, very less maintenance and service rate. 

  • Digital Door Lock – Samsung Push Pull Fingerprint

    Digital Door Lock – Samsung Push Pull Fingerprint

    Brand: Samsung

    Model: P718L

    Location: Samarahan

    Features: Fingerprint, RF Cards, Passcode, Metal Key

    This unit is replacing an existing handleset (Gripset). Many factors has to be considered when installing replacement. 

    1. Does the hole fits? If not, how to modify it? Can it even be modified?
    2. Can the new lock cover the old hole?
    3. Will there be exposed trims from the old lock installation?
    4. Is the door still strong?
    5. Others factors that might only appear on site.

    Not as easy as take out and replace. In  some cases it’s harder than just installing new ones.

    *Locksmithing Experience

  • Samsung Digital Lock (Deadbolt) – Kuching

    Samsung Digital Lock (Deadbolt) – Kuching

    Model: Samsung DS106, 2016 model replacing previous model SHS3310.

    Type: Deadbolt, Additional Locking

    Functions: Card, Passcode, Metal Key

    Warranty: 2 Years

    * Installed at BDC

  • Customized Item For You Alone. (Salesman will not do it)

    Customized Item For You Alone. (Salesman will not do it)

    Again and again there will be situation where some fittings like screws, shaft, plate will not fit perfectly to the installation.

    It will make your door looks ugly and unpresentable. What can we do?

    We have to beg a factory to custom made or cut some special size item for you. 1 unit custom item only. On our part, we need to measure, draw using AutoCAD, test-size precision has to be up to 0.5mm for locks, and send to factory. All this work for 1 item, specially made for you.

    But what is the result? A perfect fit installation, looks aesthetic, nice and strong. 

    Why do we go such a distance? Main reason is because we take pride in our works. We feel embarrassed to share a photo of an unpresentable finishes.

    Will any salesman or other seller do that? I doubt it highly.

    This is the pride of a locksmith.

  • Yale Digital Door Lock – in Kuching

    Yale Digital Door Lock – in Kuching

    Model: Yale Fingerprint Deadbolt, Digital Lock

    Installed: Tabuan Tranquility

    Access: Fingerprint x 20, Passcode x 10, Key x 2

    Deadbolt Type: Anti-knock, anti-pick

    Origin: South Korea

  • Gateman Yale Digital Lock – Kuching

    Gateman Yale Digital Lock – Kuching

    This is the thinnest digital lock available. Very nice and premium look. And the backbody is fully metal too. Gateman A20 but also available in Yale, both out from the same oven.

    Gateman: Interlocking Hook Locking
    Yale: Straight bolt

    Which is better? From a locksmith perspective, always, it will be interlocking. 

    But as with all Rim type locking, the strength depends very much on type of screws used, number of screws driven in and the proper installation method. With all these in place, it will be stronger than a descent deadbolt or common deadlock.

    If you also thinking of getting one, make sure to check for the proper installation.

    In our case, we can say it is strong. Steel screws, 7pcs properly driven and driven through the strike plate. 

    If simply installed, few kick or pry will be all it takes to break in.

    Fine Lock Shop Team
    We take pride in our professionalism.

  • Unknown but Simple and Effective Way to Greatly Increase Door Lock Strength

    Unknown but Simple and Effective Way to Greatly Increase Door Lock Strength

    Thief or Robbers break into house via various method. But by far the most common is just simply kick in, or use pry bar to pry in. 

    Both method targets to break apart door frame, or the second door leaf for double leaf door.

    If you go to hardware shop or ask any contractor, they will tell you this: “if they wana break in, they will break in anyway”

    This is a very ignorant statement in our view. If that is true, why lock your door in the first place? Why grille? Why use good quality lock? Simply get the cheapest RM 9 lock for all of your door.

    Those who utter the statement simply don’t have the knowledge and expertise to secure a door.

    For a locksmith, given you have a good door, we do have ways to make sure a door certainly cannot and impossible to be kicked in, or to be pried in. 

    With a good door, we have the skill to make sure that the only way of breaking in is by ramming a car into the door at high speed, or use an axe to slowly chop apart the whole door. 

  • Minimal Invasive Door Lock Installation for Premium Door – Kuching

    Minimal Invasive Door Lock Installation for Premium Door – Kuching

    This is an expansive (almost RM20,000) extra thick double door with grand architrave. 

    We want to make the smallest hole possible, to maintain the strength of the door to the max. 

    Those 4 small holes are not usual installation. The standard way is 1 big 65mm diameter round circular which is easier and faster to make. 

    But if we make 4 small split holes, the door will be stronger. It takes longer time and accuracy for us, but that’s what we want for this owner.

    From the feedback from all our past client, we’re better known for our attentive service rather than our product. And that’s what we’re trying to achieve.