Abstract: A method of finishing a workpiece is disclosed. The method includes the use of a container, preferably a drag finishing machine to displace a workpiece or part about a substantially vertically oriented axis. The workpiece is immersed in a media and an abrasive that adheres to the media via surface tension of a liquid disposed in the container or drag finisher. The workpiece is then displaced and the workpiece contacts or impacts the abrasive to provide the desired finishing. The abrasive may move from media to media as it is loosely attached via the surface tension of the liquid.