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1. 
   durabond5 | Nov 27, 2005 10:25pm | #1

   doesn't matter. Usually the cut edge in the corner. For example if your soffit was 36" wide you would have at least one cut edge. Unless you had a seam in the middle with tapered edges in the corners which to say the least is highly unorthodox and a waste of time.

2. 
   Lateapex911 | Nov 27, 2005 10:48pm | #2

   It depends on which corner you want to be non 90 degrees.

   Some think the protruding bead on top of a cut edge makes the corner curve out too much, but as far as I know it's personal taste

   Jake Gulick

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   CarriageHouse Design

   Black Rock, CT

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   G80104 | Nov 28, 2005 01:00am | #3

   Doc,

       Please don't put the tapered edge on an outside corner!

   Makes for a Royal PITA to run the bead!

   If your using round bead, hold the DW back 3/8" on outside corners.

    

4. 
   JourneymanCarpenterT | Nov 28, 2005 01:55am | #4

        Yes it does make a difference.  I'd have to say I agree with G80104.  The corner bead needs to be flush with the board.  At the very least, one side of a corner should be without a tapered edge.  Install the tapered drywall edges on the inside corners only.

        The best way to hang a soffit is to put the tapered edge up.  Unless of course the soffit is so short you can avoid a tapered edge all together.  This way the tapered edge hits the ceiling, just like if you were hanging a wall.  You'll have a cut edge at the bottom on either side.

        For the bottom, score past the tapered edge.  Then score the remainder of the sheet the widths you need underneath the soffit.  This way you'll be able to hang cut edge to cut edge.  If the bead is square, cut the lids about 1/4" shy of the total width.

        Click in my signature for additional drywalling tips.

   -T

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   Edited 11/27/2005 5:58 pm ET by JourneymanCarpenterT

5. 
   JDRHI | Nov 28, 2005 02:00am | #5

   Tapered edges are meant for joints between boards.....not inside or outside corners.

   While they may not be a problem at inside corners, they`re a definite no-no at outside corners.

   J. D. Reynolds

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