Abstract: A vibratory mill includes a retractable separator basket for removing work parts from the work media after processing of parts has been completed. The basket is concentric with the work chamber bowl and is fitted around and supported by the upturn center portion of the bottom of the bowl. The separator basket comprises a circular frame and a replaceable screen of desired mesh size. This screen is in the shape of a flat ring placed on the frame to form a separating bed of substantially horizontal orientation when in use. The bed of the separator is positioned below the turnpoint of the material flow inside the work chamber.