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 .