Nasty wire is a bit relative.
If making claptons and such and pulling 10 ft or more of wire between your fingers vs using 3 inches or so of wire to wind a coil.
I usually pull out about 1 foot of wire and wipe it in a fold of a paper towell with Isopropyl on it.
Then when mounted pulse to a dull red to burn off any impurities and to make sure both coils glow evenly. Just in case I forgot a turn or have a leg screw loose.
I only do spaced coils now so no pinching and such.
Just a quick check for even coils and hot legs.
Lots easier than when I used to torch all of it.