Molded

Molded dimension

Steffy: The various dimensions of timbers as seen from the sheer and body views of construction plans; the dimensions determined by the molds. Thus, the vertical surfaces (the sides) of keels, the fore-and-aft sides of the posts, the vertical or athwartships surfaces of frames, etc. Normally, timbers are expressed in sided and molded dimensions, while plankss and wales are listed in thicknesses and widths. Molded and sided dimensions are used because of the changing orientation of timbers, such as frames, where "thick" and "wide" or "height" and "depth" become confusing.