Things You Will Need
Stainless steel requires more heat than some other metals, but successful cutting is highly achievable.
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Use a tape measure to measure the piece of stainless steel to be cut.
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Mark the cutting line with a soapstone pencil, which remains visible even under intense heat.
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Place the stainless steel onto a metal workbench free of flammables. Clean the workbench with a degreasing detergent prior to each use.
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Clamp the stainless steel to the workbench, leaving the cutting area hanging off the edge of the table a minimum of four to six inches.
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Place the cutting attachment on the torch handle and screw into place.
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Wear a heat-resistant face shield, welding gloves and a welding apron.
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Turn the acetylene torch on and begin heating the stainless steel along the cutting line until the stainless glows red.
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Depress the cutting lever to increase the oxygen flow to the cutting tip, which concentrates more heat on the cutting line. Cut through the stainless steel.