This may be common knowledge, but at Weynon Priory, there is a Dunmer Smith, Eronor.
I went there after the Main Quest was completed and saw him, and spoke to him about Assistance. He gave me a free repair hammer.

I think this topic only comes up after the attack on the Priory, but it's an easy way to snag a repair hammer if you're in need of one shortly after the attack (as a "newbie") or even as an experienced adventurer who merely wants a free hammer. :thumbsup:

The topic shows when you are sent to get Martin from Kvatch. Same with the other two Priors

Yep, everybody there gives you something. Jauffre gives you the chest (you can freely use it for storage), Maborel gives you the horse, Piner gives you a skill book, and Eronor gives you a hammer.

Woah What?! How come I never knew about this?