The most common complaint about larger 4.5-inch grinders is their head size. You cannot fit a 4.5-inch grinder between frame rails, inside a wheel well, or behind a dashboard. The any cut 3.5 shines in tight quarters. At just 3.5 inches in diameter, the wheel’s radius is only 1.75 inches from the arbor. This allows a die grinder to navigate complex geometries where angle grinders fear to tread.
To hit that sub-$200 price point, Anycubic had to cut corners somewhere.
The "any cut" label isn't hyperbole. These 3.5-inch wheels are the workhorses of several industries.
Below is a comprehensive, actionable 12-week cutting (fat-loss) guide designed for someone aiming to reach and maintain approximately 3.5× bodyweight (BW) strength in key lifts or to follow a "3.5" intensity standard — because your phrase "3.5" was ambiguous, I assumed you mean targeting a 3.5×BW strength milestone (e.g., deadlift/squat/bench combined context) and built a program around aggressive fat loss while preserving/ improving relative strength. If you meant a different "3.5" (body-fat %, multiplier, or a bodybuilding split), this program still applies as a thorough calorie-deficit, strength-preserving cut. The plan assumes intermediate lifting experience, no major injuries, and access to a gym.
If you want a different interpretation, reply with the meaning of "3.5" and I’ll adjust.
You do not need to wait for a specific saw or a specialized operator. "Any cut 3.5" means the first available cutting tool—whether it is a laser, a saw, or a shear—gets the job done. This agility is critical for maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) environments where downtime costs thousands per minute.
When a cut orientation is fixed (e.g., "rip cut parallel to the grain"), you often have to buy larger raw stock to accommodate the grain direction. With "any cut," the fabricator can nest parts on a sheet or board in the most efficient possible pattern, maximizing yield and reducing scrap.
Here is where the magic happened. I was framing a built-in bookshelf next to a metal conduit. Normally, that means: Cut wood, stop, swap blades, cut metal, swap back, lose the arbor washer, curse, find it under the workbench.
With the Any Cut 3.5, I just kept going.
| Feature | How to use | |--------|-------------| | Voice command edit | Microphone icon → say “cut from 2:10 to 2:45” | | AI color match | Select two clips → right-click → Match color (uses reference frame) | | Background remover | No green screen needed. Clip → Effects → Remove BG (beta) | | Auto-reframe | For vertical/social media. Click clip → Auto-reframe → choose 9:16 |