Ok Hesh,

 I just looked at the pictures of your jig again and (this is NOT a knock because I think it's great) but it hit me that it looks something like a cross between R2D2 and an Saturn 5 rocket launch gantry.  I actually laughed but it didn't do a thing to the streak of envy I have. It's just COOL. 

I set up the slotting jig and the Proxxon router base allowed almost no visibility of the slot. So, I cut out the front of the Proxxon base mimicking the Cochran base.  I had to take off the plunge springs to get low enough because the acrylic is 3/8th doubled up.

1st Iteration:

2nd Iteration:

That's the 1/4" Dremel bit I used to level the insert.

Okay...I finally got up my nerve (after rereading three repair books and reviewing jig instructions) and cut the slot. Went off without a hitch. The modified Proxxon base has great visibility and is as steady as a rock. The slot is very clean. Now, just a little rosewood dust and superglue to fill an a few imperfections on the rosewood insert.

The Contender:

The Outcome:

Whew! That was nerve wracking, but I feel like It got me out of a rut ;-)

Thanks again, Hesh for your generous gift!